Publish: 2025
Project Count: 22
Language: Japanese
✦ About This Book – Irresistible Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns
ぬいぐるみ＆テディベアBOOK 心に寄り添うどうぶつたち
This beautifully photographed Japanese craft book delivers stuffed animal sewing patterns for 22 animals across two distinct construction styles — by beloved maker A. (Asakawa Mayu). Covering everything from a fluffy fox and lop-eared rabbits to classic teddy bears and tiny mice, every design is guided by a philosophy of handmaking with heart — each plush stitched with warmth and intention for someone you love.
✦ What’s Inside – 22 Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns & 5 Outfit Designs
Two construction types to suit every skill level:
🧸 Stuffed Animal Type (ぬいぐるみ) — simple one-body construction where only the head moves; ideal for beginners
🪡 Teddy Bear Type (テディベア) — fully jointed with moveable head, arms & legs for a professional finish
22 animals across 6 species:
- 🐻 Bear — 7 variations including fluffy white, caramel, and classic mohair styles
- 🐶 Dog — 4 variations including Toy Poodle and Spaniel styles
- 🐱 Cat — 5 variations including tabby, orange, and alpaca fur styles
- 🐭 Mouse — 1 design with pumpkin pants
- 🐰 Rabbit — 4 variations in both plush and alpaca fur
- 🦊 Fox — 1 design with wire tail detail
5 interchangeable outfit patterns:
Pumpkin pants, apron skirt, cape, scarf & collar — mix and match across different animals and fabrics
Full-size paper patterns included with every design.
✦ Techniques, Skill Level & Who This Book Is For
The book includes detailed colour photo step-by-step instructions using a representative animal for each construction type, plus dedicated technique lessons on eye placement and customisation, wire tail shaping, and joint construction for the teddy bear type. This makes it accessible for:
🧵 Beginners starting with the stuffed animal type
🎓 Intermediate sewists ready to try jointed teddy bear construction
🎁 Gift makers wanting to sew a personalised plush for someone special
🐾 Collectors and plush enthusiasts inspired by Japanese soft toy craft
Available as an instant digital download — no shipping needed. Please note this is an eBook, not a physical book.
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