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A simple, easy-to-sew Lovie/Comforter for seamstresses with intermediate skills. The pattern is suitable for a variety of fabrics, but works especially well with stretchy materials like Minky, Polar Fleece, or stretch faux fur. Seam allowance of 6mm is included unless otherwise specified.

Download Patterns:
A4_FoxLoveyPDF.pdf
A4_SnuggleBodPDF.pdf

Equipment

• Sewing machine
• Polyester thread
• Embroidery thread (black, dusky pink, white, leaf green)
• Hand embroidery needle
• Polyester stuffing
• Half a meter of Minky, Polar Fleece, faux fur, cotton or felt
• Pins or wonder clips
• Tailor’s chalk or a heat/magic pen for marking facial features

Cutting and Layout

• 4 top head sections (fronts must have muzzle cut-out; backs do not)
• 4 bottom head sections (same as above)
• 1 muzzle lining (cut on the fold)
• 1 muzzle front (cut on the fold)
• 4 ears (cut on the fold)
• 2 lovey body sections
• 4 hands (add seam allowance)
• 4 feet (add seam allowance)

Sewing Instructions

• Sew the top head sections together.
• Sew the back bottom head sections.
• Sew the front bottom sections to the top front sections.
• Sew the muzzle dart, leaving a 2cm gap at the chin edge.
• Sew chin and neck closed.
• Sew the muzzle lining to the back of the muzzle, leaving a gap at the bottom to stuff it. Use a regular sewing machine for accuracy. Use a narrower seam allowance for the lining.
• Stuff the muzzle and close the opening.
• Sew the ears together and turn them right side out.
• Stay stitch or overlock ears to the head.
• Make an embroidery template for the eyes and features. Transfer design using your preferred method.
• Embroider the eyes with 6 strands of floss using back or stem stitch. Embroider the nose and smile.
• Optional: Watch the instructional video for embroidery tips. Embroidery is not essential, especially for newborns.
• Fold ears down. Lay the back of the head over the front, right sides together.
• Sew the back of the head to the front. Stuff the head and sew it closed at the base.
• Sew the back body section to the front, right sides together. Leave a gap (marked on pattern) for inserting the head.
• Sew the hands and feet. Turn right side out, stuff, and sew closed.
• Fit hands, feet, and head between front and back body sections. Overlock to secure.