Designing and Making Your Own Soft Toy
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Learn how to design and make your own soft toy from scratch by creating a pattern, cutting then stitching it, and adding the final touches
Teddy bears, stuffed sheep, plush mice—soft toys are often one of the most treasured belongings from a person’s childhood. As an experienced toy maker and the creator of best-selling designs such as Rupert the Hare, Elena Ilyasova is devoted to keeping both the nostalgia and tradition of handmade toys alive. Through her brand, Efi Little Things, she shares her passion for this craft by designing toy patterns for small business and individual makers.
In this online course, Elena teaches how to design and make a soft toy from scratch. Learn how to create a pattern, cut and sew the pieces together, and give your new friend a unique personality with custom clothing. Ready to make memories to cherish for a lifetime?
Meet Elena Ilyasova, toy maker, pattern designer, and your teacher for the course. Hear about her creative journey, from making her first stuffed mouse to founding her brand Efi Little Things, along with the influences that have shaped her ideas.
Dive into your final project by deciding on an animal for your design, looking at modern toy trends, fabric options, and other references for inspiration. Then go over the tools and materials you need to create it before learning how to cut basic shapes and turn them into 3D pieces.
Next, Elena guides you through making a paper pattern. Sketch your character, define the proportions, and cut out each of the body parts. Elena also demonstrates how to use a stencil to help you choose colors and textures.
Time to bring your toy to life! Discover two different ways to make the head, one using darts and the other inserts. Continue with the torso, arms, and legs, followed by the ears and tail. Lastly, learn how to embroider facial features and other details to give your stuffed animal a charming personality.
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