Make: Fabric Sample Stuffies!
Fabric Sample Stuffies!
Use up those fabric samples and scraps with this super easy stuffy tutorial by our Communications Specialist, Kaysie! Make these with your kids, create gifts for your loved ones, or snuggle up with your own creation! We have kits available in our online store so you can make stuffies of your own! 
You will need:
- Fabric samples or scraps
- Scissors
- Fabric marker
- Embroidery needle and thread
- Buttons
- Filling (polyfill, dry rice or beans, etc)
Sewing Techniques
You can use different sewing techniques in this tutorial, based on the look you want for your stuffy. I suggest the following techniques:-running stitch-over stitch-blanket stitch
Making Your Stuffy:
Step 1 - Pick out your fabrics. Books of fabric samples have the perfect size fabrics for these cute little stuffies! 
Step 2 - Figure out what kind of stuffy you want to make. Draw your template on the backside of the fabric with the fabric marker and cut. Make sure you cut out a front and a back! 
Step 3 - Sew details onto the fabric pieces, i.e. buttons for eyes or embroidered details. 
Step 4 - Sew together the main pieces using any of the stitches mentioned above, making sure to leave a gap to stuff! 
Step 5 - Fill with polyfil or dry beans. Use a pencil to get in the hard-to-reach corners. 
Step 6 - Sew the opening closed, finishing your stuffy. 
Step 7 - Snuggle! 
TIP!
Use a hairdryer to get those pesky stickers off the back of your fabric samples. Sew directly through them, or use the sticker fabric to create a fabric scrap collage!