Crafters, dust off those sewing machines! This DIY project uses Zazzle fabric to create a cut-and-sew unicorn pillow plush toy. This DIY unicorn pillow is demonstrated by the creator of the fabric herself, Zazzle Creator lovliday. Check out her fabric selection to find other pillow plush designs such as Sasquatch, yeti and the loch ness monster!
Cut and Sew Unicorn Fabric DIY Plush
This adorable design comes in the perfect size, ready set to our affordable “Fat Quarter” option, which is the top left quadrant of a full yard of fabric. For reference, a fat quarter is 1/4 of a yard of fabric that has been cut lengthwise and widthwise. It’s 18 inches long, but the width will vary based on fabric type.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cut and Sew Unicorn fabric
- Sewing Machine
- Sewing Needle
- Thread
- Scissors
- Straight Pins
- Clothes Iron
- Stuffing or Filling
Here’s how you do it:
1. Iron & cut the fabric
Start with a little ironing to remove any folds or creases, and then cut out each shape right along the outlines.
2. Align the fabric cut-outs together
Place the matching sides of the body, horn and tail together with the printed (front) sides of the fabrics together. You should be seeing the back side of the fabric while sewing.
Note: It’s recommended to start with the horn and then the tail. In both pieces, be sure to leave openings in the area where the horn and tail will attach to the body. The horn and tail can be lightly stuffed and then placed in position to where they will be sewn. There is a helpful diagram printed right on the fabric to help illustrate this step.
3. Begin sewing your unicorn pillow plush
Pin all edges and begin to sew. Make sure to leave an opening near the bottom so you can flip it right side out and fill it with the stuffing.
Note: This opening will have to be hand stitched at the end, so leave it open enough that you can comfortably flip it without needing to do too much hand sewing.
4. Turn it right side out
After flipping your unicorn fabric right side out, you should see the printed side of the fabric design.
5. Fill your unicorn!
Take your stuffing or filling and put it in the belly opening. Make sure to stuff the head and legs so your unicorn pillow is evenly filled up and proportional!
6. Stitch up the unicorn belly
Use a thread and sewing needle to hand sewn the belly. If you’re able to stitch up this opening with a sewing machine, feel free to do that instead of hand sewing it together. It’s recommended to do whichever method you’re most comfortable with!
There you have it! An adorable DIY unicorn plush toy from Zazzle fabric. These plush toys are great for kids to snuggle and play with! Choose from 13 cut-and-sew fabric designs and surprise your child with a DIY plushie.
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