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How to sew stuffed toys with nutcracker fabric

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How to sew stuffed toys with nutcracker fabricWhat Christmas traditions does your family have? Growing up, I always went to see The Nutcracker because my best friend danced in it, so it feels extra special to start taking my own kids now! I jumped at the chance to share how to sew stuffed toys with nutcracker fabric because we’re going next weekend, and they were a fun way to surprise them.

This post was sponsored by JOANN, which means they supplied The Nutcracker fabric panel, supplies, and compensated me for my time, but all opinions are my own.

how to sew nutcracker characters

We now have a Nutcracker, Clara, and Rat King hanging out in the kids’ beds and they’re begging to bring them to the play with us.

handmade nutcracker stuffed doll toy softies

This is a great way to try out sewing stuffed animals because it’s so easy! Keep reading to see how to sew stuffed toys with nutcracker fabric, I have a photo for each step.

cut and sew softies

You might be wondering why I didn’t just sew them from the fabric, adding an accent background instead. I just prefer how it looks! I sewed up a quick example to show the difference above, it’s just personal preference.

nutcracker fabric panel joann

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How to sew stuffed toys with nutcracker fabric

Supplies

Steps

Before anything else, prewash your fabrics! Also, it should be noted that I took the pictures cutting more precisely around Clara and didn’t love the finished doll, so the finished doll is a different version where I traced more loosely around her legs.

step 1 heat n bond

Step 1- Cut a piece of the Heat n bond that is larger than the doll and adhere according to packaging instructions, to the back/wrong side. Let cool.

step 2 cut and sew softie

Step 2- Sketch loosely around the doll with a pencil or marking pen. I just eyeballed it, you could measure around to be precise if you wanted, too. Then cut along your line, peel off the paper backing.

step 3 cut and sew stuffed animal

Step 3- Use the iron again to adhere the doll to the backing cotton, let cool.

Step 4- Repeat step 2, keeping in mind you will have a seam allowance as well, so leave space to sew the edges together.

Step 5- Use the top piece as a template, cutting out a mirrored image of the same cotton.

Step 6- Stitch around the raw edge or with a zigzag over the edge. Lay the body pieces right sides together and stitch with 1/4″ seam allowance, leaving a 3-4″ gap open.

Step 7- Clip the curve and dips!

Step 8- Turn right side out and press, add stuffing.

Step 9- Use a ladder stitch to close and you’re done!

the nutcracker sewing project

Nice, squishy Nutcracker soft dolls!

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