Just look at this picture.
Isn’t it so adorable? I’m always drawn to cute fish and sea creatures in cartoon form, so when I saw this pattern, I had to have it! My goal was to make it as a gift for one of my nieces but I’ve had the pattern so long, that I don’t remember which one. They are mostly teenagers now! But… we have a grandson who will soon be turning one year old. And Ti wants us to try something new. Perfect! I haven’t made felt stuffed toys before, so now is my chance.
Well, that was my original plan…until I started looking up info on poly pellets and other weighted fillers. Ugh! Who knew there were so many controversial things about using these for toys! Also, making these cute little creatures is way more time consuming than I ever thought they would be. Sooooo, baby Abel did not get this toy but I will complete them to stay at our home to play with when we have little guests.
The other thing that messed with my (not so well laid out) plan, is that I got really sick and was out of commission for a week! Whew, glad that’s over! Anyway, I sewed only a fraction of the sea animals and the tote to store them in.
The construction of the tote is a bit lacking in my opinion, but in my hurry, didn’t want to take the time to re-think a better way to sew it. I’m disappointed in how it turned out as it’s not very sturdy and wants to collapse in on itself. The batting the pattern calls for should have been a bag making foam instead. I used KAM snaps for the eyes instead of buttons. It was fun to choose the colors and they are so easy to apply. I even dreamed about KAM snaps one night after working on this project.😜🤣 I used Plastic pellets from Joann’s for weight inside each felt animal. They are a challenge to work with for sure!
Anyway, I won’t be taking up stuffed toy making any time soon! I may finish the rest of the fish and creatures someday so I’ll have a complete set though. Be sure to visit the other stops on the tour this month. All of the links are listed below!
Sewing with D 
I think your stuffed toys look great! Also I might be the only person in the sewing world who hasn’t used KAM snaps yet. 😆 Are they hardto do?
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Thank you! KAM snaps are so easy to apply!
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Agreed! KAM snaps are easy and i haven’t had any issues with them. Definitely give it a try!
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When you showed this on IG I was looking forward to read the blogpost about this make. The crab and seahorse are so cute and the seastar with the trim looks amazing. The whole make is so cute and looks amazing. Well done.
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Thank you! There are many more to make (some other time). I thought of you when I was sewing them since you make stuffed toys. It’s not quite my “cup of tea”.
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I’ve the same: sometimes your making something and while making you’ve to think of someone. I indeed enjoy making stuffed toys. Some of my makes are friends and family but most of my makes are for charity. They always find a good home.
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The result is worth it, Diane and yes such a little things are really time consuming!
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hahaha your post was entertaining and informative. I have thought about making stuffed toys but it seems like a lot of work as you noted. The animals look great though and I’m sure your nephew will enjoy playing with them (at your home).
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Will have to test them out when he comes to visit in March.
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