Childhood is a world of fantasy, fairy tales and characters inhabiting it. Yes, all this is the lot of children, but nevertheless, there are quite a few adults who are "played" in dolls after so many years. And all because this is their profession or hobby, who has what. If you visit fairs or exhibitions of hand-crafted art, then it is surprising to note that the lion's share of the work falls on toys: wooden, crocheted, sewn, felted, etc. And the most interesting is that it is at these exhibitions that most of all unique or so-called author's toys are bought.
You ask, what is the difference what kind of soft toy to buy, in the store or author's. And the difference is huge.
- If you make a toy on order or do it yourself, then you can be sure that this toy is in one copy, well, if you do not make a couple of the same.
- Making toys independently, you can attach to this occupation of children, as well as the whole family.
- To say that such a toy will be the most beloved one is not worth it. Do you think that the baby will be more expensive: a teddy bear for a couple of dozen dollars or a cute bunny made with her beloved mother?
- Acquisition of the child to sewing or some needlework develops thinking, imagination, motor skills, assiduity, responsibility, the ability to finish the job. In addition, even a small child is just interested in everything new. Believe me, he will sit with you for hours, and sort out shreds or buttons.
- Quality. Here everything speaks for itself. For your favorite child will be chosen the safest material.
- Cheapness.
- You can use any materials, but more on this later.
- Authors' toys, when performing large volumes, can contribute to the development of a fairly profitable family business.
How to sew a soft toy
Sewing the toy consists of several stages, each of which is very exciting.
You will need: fabrics for the outer shell of the toy and its finishes, filler, accessories, scissors, needles, glue, cardboard, pliers for forming the frame, awl, chalk, centimeter tape, carbon paper, iron, sewing machine.
- Cutting toys.
Soft toys can be carved in several ways. If you have a certain amount of money, then the pattern can be purchased at handicraft shops. You can also view magazines on needlework or the Internet and choose the appropriate option. If you want 100% of the uniqueness of the toy, you can come up with yourself and cut the toy yourself, using your skills. In extreme cases, you can simply rip open the old toys and take it as a basis. It is better to make a pattern out of cardboard, and cut the fabric on the wrong side.
By the way, about the fabric. For the appearance of the toy and its decoration, you can use whatever you want. It can be chic fabrics, pieces of leather and felt, lace, ribbons, and can be unnecessary baby pajamas, gloves and clean socks. By the way, from the last you can sew stunning toys in just a short time.
- Forming a toy.
If the toy provides a frame, then at first it is given the desired shape, wrapped with cotton and then covered with a cloth.
- Sew a toy
For this use either a machine, or sew by hand. It is desirable to sew from the wrong side, but small parts can be sewn with a hidden seam.
- Padding toys.
After stitching a stuffed material is placed in the toy. It can be croup, sintepon, cotton wool, holofayber (very fashionable lately). You can also use foam rubber or plastic granules. If the toy provides a frame, then the "insides" must be carefully placed in the toy so that no voids remain.
- Decor.
That's all, the toy is sewn, it remains only to decorate it: draw eyes, muzzle, sewn accessories, ribbons and laces.
In order to create author's soft little animals and some pupae, there is absolutely no need to have a factory and a hundred workers. Only the imagination is enough and the result will not be long in coming. But when playing a toy for little children, always remember that small pieces should be firmly sewn to not harm the baby.