When I was a teenager (omg, I haven’t ever said these words!), before I started sewing clothing, I have sewn a lot of soft toys. I gave away almost all of those soft toys to my friends before I left Singapore. But I kept my first creation, Mr Towel.
As you can see, being a teenager and all I didnt have much money to buy fabric, so I used an old towel and old pillow stuffing. I used cardboard for joints, which is why I can’t ever give him a bath. I did buy those pink felt and the two puppy eyes. Now more than 10 years later, Mr Towel is still sitting right above my serger station, keeping me company. Sure he is dirty and a little sluggish, but he’s still so cuddly and those innocent eyes, so cute! Oh and not to mention, he’s entirely hand sewn, no sewing machine!
Have you ever sewn soft toys? If you do, you should try towels! They make adorable bears!
June 18th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
He looks cute and cuddly indeed. I’m not really into the soft toy sewing, but I do still have my childhood bear! 🙂
June 19th, 2010 at 3:25 am
You did an amazing job, especially for a first creation! I hand-sewed one stuffed animal as a teenager … but clearly my skills and patience fell far short of yours. This is what I made: http://www.flickr.com/photos/graustark/2223959750/
You’ve inspired me to blog about it — it should make everyone else feel better about whatever their first sewing project was!
June 19th, 2010 at 3:33 am
I love Mr. Towel. I have a thing for soft toys, but I have never sewed any.
Yet.
June 19th, 2010 at 4:40 am
I love the creases on this chest. Makes him look more real =)
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
WHAT A CUTE TEDDY BEAR!!! I love it!!
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
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