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    Penguin Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids (Video)

    May 7, 2021 By Brandy 2 Comments

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    Make your own penguin softie! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! This is part 5 of a 6-part sewing series for kids. Today we're making a penguin! In part 1 we made a hippo, in part 2 we made a Corgi puppy, in part 3 we made a pig, and in part 4 we made a panda bear! We're making a duck in part 6 so be sure to come back to make one with us!

    Looking for more sewing projects for kids? Check out our panda softie and double-sided tissue pouch!

    Watch our step by step video!

    kids sewing book and sewing machine

    For 60 more sewing projects for kids check out my sewing book, SEW WITH ME!

    Let's Make a Softie Sewing Series for Kids

    felt animals penguin, pig, dog, duck, panda and hippo

    Items you'll need to have on hand for our Felt Softies:

    • felt scraps
    • thread (we used embroidery floss)
    • needle
    • scissors
    • pins
    • hot glue or fabric glue*
    • paper to print penguin template for pattern pieces

    Tips for Sewing Softies

    • It's not a great time to be heading to the store to pick up supplies with the government encouraging us to stay at home. That's ok! Just work with what you have. If you don't have any stuffing to fill your softie, you can use a sock or even a plastic grocery bag (it'll sound crinkly!).
    • I had a lot of felt scraps left over from previous projects, but not everyone has a stash like mine and that's totally okay! If you don't have felt, you can use other fabric scraps. I like using felt or fleece because these types of fabric don't fray. If you use cotton, the edges will fray, but it will still be a cute softie! These heart plushies are made out of cotton. We cut the fabric out using pinking shears (decorative sewing scissors) which helps the edges not fray.
    • You can sew your entire softie or glue your entire softie. It's up to you. We will be using a combination of sewing and gluing in our step by step photo instructions and video. You still get the cute stitched look, but don't have to sew every tiny detail on by hand.
    • Get creative! Use different colors of felt, add buttons if you'd like---have fun!

    *Hot glue dries fast, but fabric glue is easier for kids to work with. If using fabric glue, allow time for drying.

    Penguin Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids

    hands picking up penguin

    How To Make a Penguin Softie

    penguin softie on sewing table
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    Penguin Softie Sewing Pattern For Kids

    Make your own penguin softie! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Yield: 1 softie
    Cost: $1

    Equipment

    • pins
    • scissors

    Materials

    • printable penguin softie template
    • felt scraps
    • stuffing (polyester fiber fill)
    • hot glue or fabric glue

    Instructions

    • Cut out penguin softie templates. Pin each template to the felt and cut out the necessary pieces.
    • Glue the eyes and beak onto the face using hot glue or fabric glue.
      gluing on felt penguin eyes
    • Thread a needle with a long piece of thread. If using embroidery floss, seperate the strand of floss into two sections (each section will have 3 strings of floss). Use one section for sewing.
      Tie a knot on the end. Stitch face to the front of the penguin softie. Tie a knot on the back when you are finished and cut the thread.
      stitching on penguin face with a needle and white thread
    • Set the front of the softie to the side. Place the second square onto your work surface. Place wings and feet over the square.
      adding penguin feet to softie
    • Place the front piece on top, sandwiching the wings and feet in between. Add a few pins to keep everything together.
      penguin softie pineed and ready to be stitched
    • Stitch around 3 sides, leaving one side open. Stuff penguin with a small handfull of stuffing.
      stuffing penguin with pillow stuffing
    • Stitch the opening closed.
      hands stitching penguin closed

    Video

    Notes

    You can sew your entire project or glue your entire project. We used a combination of sewing and gluing. Hot glue works best when gluing felt, but fabric glue is safer for kids (prevents burns). If using fabric glue, allow some time for the pieces to dry.

    The designs for our animal softies were inspired by this clip art that I found on shutterstock.

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Robin Howe says

      December 26, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      Hello! Love this design, but the pattern template is incomplete, and seems to be cut off at the bottom. Any chance of an update? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        December 26, 2022 at 10:43 pm

        Ha! You’re right! The penguin body is just a square with the corners a bit rounded. It’s not missing much of the pattern at all, maybe 1/2”. I’ll update it this week!

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