Soft toys
Toys with a sewn fabric outside and soft stuffing; in Britain also called cuddly toys.
What it is
Sewing stuffed toys from fabric pieces.
Who it suits
Gift makers and anyone who likes small, satisfying projects.
What you need
Quilting cotton, a pattern, sharp scissors, clips, hemostats and stuffing.
A first project
A simple stuffed shape from a beginner pattern.
The soft toys guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
How to clip curves and turn small pieces
Smooth curves and neat limbs.
How to stuff and close with ladder stitch
Firm, even stuffing and an invisible closing.
First project
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
