27+ Stuffed Animal and Doll Sewing Patterns for Handmade Gifts

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Discover over 27 adorable stuffed animal sewing patterns for cute critters and plush dolls! Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or just starting out, these patterns make the perfect DIY gifts for friends and family. From cuddly creatures to cute plush dolls, these patterns will inspire your next sewing project and help you create something special. Perfect for holiday gifts or year-round crafting!


27 Stuffed Animal Sewing Pattern Ideas for cute creatures and plush dolls

I love giving handmade gifts. While I often try to make them myself, I also buy from people who have talents far beyond my own. I’ve been buying handmade stuffed animals and dolls for my kids since my daughter was a baby.

I love the idea that these toys are one of a kind and that no one in the world has one exactly like the ones that my kids have. Plus they are just SO CUTE!

Turtle, less than a year old with his handmade rabbit "Mr. Hop Hop" from Bright Life Toys. He still sleeps with it!

Stuffies make great handmade gifts for any occasion– birthday’s, Christmas, Easter, baby showers, etc. So to give you a bit of DIY gift giving inspiration I thought I’d share with you over 27 of my favorite stuffed animal and doll sewing patterns. Get out your sewing kit, because you are going to find a stuffed animal pattern (or 27) that you love.

While most of them are free stuffed animal patterns and free stuffed doll patterns, a few have a small fee but hey– these talented people deserve our support! Every time you make a purchase from a small business a real person does a little happy dance!

Enjoy!

Stuffed animals are unquestionably a classic gift that everyone loves. The following animal sewing patterns are some of my favorite because of three things.

  1. They are all fairly simple and easy to make.
  2. These aren’t just your traditional teddy bear; they all have something unique about them that makes them especially personal.
  3. Above else, they’re all just super adorable!
Stuffed Penguin Softy Pattern from Lia Griffith
Stuffed Penguin Softy Pattern from Lia Griffith
Make a cute felt winter penguin with this pattern from Lia Griffith.
(Update: This pattern used to be free but membership is now required to download pattern.)
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Very Nice Stuffed Mice Pattern from Ann Wood Handmade
Very Nice Mice Pattern from Ann Wood Handmade
Make a delightful nest of little mice (they're only 3 inches tall!) with this quick and easy pattern from Ann Wood Handmade.
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Sugar Skull Kitties Plush Pattern from Choly Knight
Sugar Skull Kitties Plush Pattern from Choly Knight
Practice your appliqué and embroidery skills with this enchanting little Sugar Skull Kitties Pattern from Choly Knight.
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Sock Sloth from Cut Out And Keep
Sock monkeys are so passé! This lovable Sock Sloth from Cut Out and Keep has velcro paws so he can hang out with you wherever you want!
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Felt Koala Stuffie Pattern from Lia Griffith
Felt Koala Stuffie Pattern from Lia Griffith
This little felt marsupial is an adorable addition to anyone's stuffie collection.
(Update: This pattern used to be free but membership is now required to download pattern.)
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Flying Squirrel Stuffy Pattern from While She Naps
Flying Squirrel Pattern from While She Naps
You'll have so much fun making this little Flying Squirrel from While She Naps!
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Snuggle Bunny and Kitty Plushie from Gingermelon
Snuggle Bunny and Kitty Plushie from Gingermelon
Snuggle Bunny and Kitty Plushie from Gingermelon are a pair of squishy lovies made in the style of Japanese Kawaii and are a perfect gift duo!
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Secret Notes Stuffed Monkey Pattern from A Beautiful Mess
Secret Notes Stuffed Monkey Pattern from A Beautiful Mess
Did I say sock monkeys are passé? Not these Secret Notes Stuffed Monkeys from A Beautiful Mess! With their unique little pockets, they will have a special spot in everyone's stuffed animal collection!
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Snuggly Plush Bat Pattern from Choly Knight
Snuggly Plush Bat Pattern from Choly Knight
With a big cuddly head and floppy oversized wings, your little one will go batty with this Snuggly Plush Bat pattern from Choly Knight!
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Little Lark Lavender Sachet from Gingermelon
Little Lark Lavender Sachet from Gingermelon
Everyone in your life needs to have one (or 100!) of these fragrant Little Lark Lavender Sachets from Gingermelon.
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Felt Octopus Stuffie Pattern from Lia Griffith
Felt Octopus Stuffie from Lia Griffith.
In the Pacific Northwest, you can find octopuses (octopi?) in tide pools along the coast. While we can't take those ones home, this eight tentacled Felt Octopus Stuffie from Lia Griffith can tangle it's way into your home.
(Update: This pattern used to be free but membership is now required to download pattern.)
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Bunny Stuffed Animal Pattern from Alice and Lois
DIY Stuffed Bunny Pattern from Alice and Lois
I love this DIY Stuffed Bunny Pattern from Alice and Lois. With it's secret pocket, it makes a perfect Easter or anytime gift.
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Stuffed Fox Sewing Pattern from Stitched By Crystal
Stuffed Fox Pattern from Stitched By Crystal
Literally no one can resist a fox stuffie! Check out this this Stuffed Fox Pattern from Stitched By Crystal.
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Cat Softie Toy With Sleeping Bag Sewing Pattern from SewHQ
Cat Softie Toy With Sleeping Bag Sewing Pattern from SewHQ
A cat in a sleeping bag?! This Cat Softie from SewHQ is so cute, you'll need to make two: one to gift and one to keep!
(Update: This pattern used to be free but membership is now required to download pattern.)
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Tilda Reindeer Stuffed Animal Project from Crafts Beautiful
Tilda Reindeer Stuffed Animal Project from Crafts Beautiful
Create an adorable herd of Santa's reindeer with this Tilda Reindeer Stuffed Animal Project from Crafts Beautiful
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Super Soft Snow Bunny Plush from Wild Olive
Super Soft Snow Bunny Plush from Wild Olive
Make this Super Soft Snow Bunny Plush from Wild Olive for everyone in the house and everyone can have snuggles all days long.
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Grumpy Cat Plush Tutorial from Instructables
Grumpy Cat Plush Tutorial from Instructables
We'll never know why grumpy cats make us so happy but they always do! This Grumpy Cat Plush Tutorial from Instructables is so simple and just so…grumpy!
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Learn to sew a bat stuffed animal with this simple sewing project! The perfect project for beginner sewers! Includes step by step photos and a free pattern. A fun little Halloween project! #sewing #Bat #StuffedAnimal #BeginnerSewing #SewingProject #TeensSewing #Felt
Bat Stuffed Animal With Free Pattern from me at Hello Creative Family!
New to sewing? Learn here with this beginner project Bat Stuffed Animal from me at Hello Creative Family!
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Upcycled Mrs. Fox Plushy from Sew Style and Home
Upcycled Mrs. Fox Plushy from Sew Style and Home
Use some old clothes to make this Upcycled Mrs. Fox Plushy from Sew Style and Home.
(Update: This pattern used to be free but membership is now required to download pattern.)
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Superheroes to the rescue! Our family loves watching superheroes movies, reading comics, and debating what the best superhero power is.

Give your loved one a superhero stuffed toy with these softie patterns. Give them a matching DIY Superhero Shirt made with the Cricut too!

Superhero Dolls Pattern From Shwin & Shwin
Superhero Dolls Pattern From Shwin & Shwin
Make adorable stuffies of your favorite superheroes with these heroic patterns from Shwin & Shwin.
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Superhero Soft Toy from EnvatoTuts+
Superhero Soft Toy from EnvatoTuts+
These Superhero Soft Toys from EnvatoTuts+ are ready to save the world!
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Maz Kanata and Chewbacca Plush from Wild Olive
Maz Kanata and Chewbacca Plush from Wild Olive
The wise Maz Kanata so deserves to be immortalized as a stuffie! So here she is with Chewbacca with a pattern from Wild Olive
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I think dolls made using different fabrics make beautiful and unique gifts. If you’re like me and have a big bin of random fabric scraps from all your projects, there is no limit to the number of different designs and combinations you can create!

The Josephine Doll from while she naps
The Josephine Doll from While She Naps
Dig into your random fabric scrap bin to make these Unique little Josephine Dolls from While She naps!
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Easy DIY Gnome Ornaments- With Step By Step Photos and Free Pattern
Easy DIY Gnome Ornaments from me at Hello Creative Family!
Decorate your gnome sweet gnome with these Easy DIY Gnome Ornaments from me at Hello Creative Family!
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Matroyshika Doll Plushie Pattern from iThinksew
Matroyshika Doll Plushie Pattern from iThinksew
The design possibilities endless with this easy sew Russian style Matroyshika Doll Pattern from iThinksew.
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Stuffed Garden Gnome Stuffie Pattern from Lia Griffith
DIY Felt Garden Gnomes from Lia Griffith
With his signature red hat, this little DIY Felt Garden Gnome from Lia Griffith brings good luck to anyone who gives this little guy a home.
(Update: This pattern used to be free but membership is now required to download pattern.)
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Felt Plush Monsters from It's Always Autumn
Felt Plush Monster from It’s Always Autumn
Teach your kids how to sew with this simple and easy project of lovable Felt Monsters from It's Always Autumn.
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Cloud Softy Sewing Pattern from Miss Daisy Patterns
Cloud Baby Sewing Pattern from Miss Daisy
Go to sleep with a fluffy cloud with these soft Cloud Babies from Miss Daisy.
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Mr Sun Fabric Scrap Busting Baby Teething Toy Tutorial from Hello Creative Family
Mr Sun Fabric Busting Baby Teething Toy from me at Hello Creative Family!
Sooth teething with Mr Sun Fabric Busting Baby Teething Toy from me here at Hello Creative Family.
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Big Foot and Yeti Plushy pattern from Something Turquoise
Big Foot and Yeti Plushy from Something Turquoise
They are elusive in the wild but this Big Foot and Yeti Plushy from Something Turquoise is ready to cuddle at home whenever you want!
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If you loved these stuffed animal sewing patterns and are looking for more sewing projects that would make great gifts, check out our sewing section!

I love projects that take 30 minutes or less to make! Here are a few of my favorites.

Tell me… Have you ever made a handmade toy? What are your “go to” DIY Handmade Gift Ideas?

Pin these stuffed animal sewing patterns and project ideas to refer back to later!

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7 Comments

  1. maria torres says:

    thank you for the cute sewing ideas, makes me want to dust off my sewing machine to make one of these cuties

  2. Victoria Ess says:

    The sloth is adorable! I’ve bookmarked this!

    1. Hi Victoria,

      A friend of mine just bought two pairs of brown men’s socks and we are going to attempt the sloth project tomorrow! I’ll let you know how it turns out. 🙂

      Happy Holidays!

      Crystal

  3. Fabric Heart says:

    so crafty. I am sure the fabric has so many choices of fabric for this kind of project.

  4. Sharon Lytell says:

    Love to sew. These are so cute. There are actually a couple of these I would like to try. Need to pull out my boxes of scrap fabric. Thanks for sharing these.

  5. Anne Volk says:

    I have been trying to sign up for Sew Magazine to get the free “sleepy kitty” pattern, and I keep getting an error, do you have any suggestions?

    1. Hi Anne,

      First off thank you so much for visiting. I just tried signing up to test it out and the same thing happened to me. I’d suggest emailing one of the editors to get them to help you out. All of their contact info can be found here: https://www.sewmag.co.uk/contact-us

      I hope that helps!

      Best Wishes,

      Crystal