https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cuddly-cat-pillows • Posted by Tuttle Publishing
Those big eyes! Evocative of the real deal, you can practically imagine this cat pillow slithering away when you try to snuggle up to it. Repurpose squashy socks for the ears, legs and tail, and use the outline stitch to embroider the realistic face. Finished size = 181/8 x 15¾ in (46 x 40 cm) Tip Apply a steam iron to the completed embroidery for an extra crisp finish
Those big eyes! Evocative of the real deal, you can practically imagine this cat pillow slithering away when you try to snuggle up to it. Repurpose squashy socks for the ears, legs and tail, and use the outline stitch to embroider the realistic face. Finished size = 181/8 x 15¾ in (46 x 40 cm) Tip Apply a steam iron to the completed embroidery for an extra crisp finish
How to make Cut front and back fabrics. Trace the template onto the front side and embroider.
Sew front and back sides together with right sides facing, leaving an opening.
Turn right side out, fill with cotton batting and stitch opening closed.
Cut sock as shown. Front side (WS) Sew Opening Stitch Sock Front legs Front legs Back legs Back legs Ears Ears Tail
Make the front legs, back legs and tail. Embroider all four legs (No embroidery on tail) Outline stitch (white [brown]) Make small stitches Make rounded cuts Front legs (RS) ✳ [ ] Indicates information for Mackerel Tabby Sew with right sides facing Sew ¼ in (6 mm) (WS) Turn right side out and fill with cotton batting Pull tight to close Pull tight to close
Make ears. Fold so that the vertical and horizontal sizes are equal (see ◦ symbol) Fold Fold Ear fabric (WS) Mountain fold (RS) Fold edge and flip to front RS Flip to front from here ¼ in (6 mm) Sew Fill with cotton bating and stitch closed Embroider *Same as legs Stitch Make two of the same
Attach ears, legs and tail Sew on Sew on Sew on Template ✳ Enlarge template 180% (In US: adjust from letter → tabloid paper size; elsewhere: adjust from A4 → B4 paper size. Copy top and bottom of image on separate sheets and join where the outline meets) ✳ Add 3/8 in (1 cm) seam allowance ✳ Cut two mirror image pieces of fabric ✳ [ ] Indicates information for Mackerel Tabby Front legs attachment position Opening Back legs attachment position Front side • Back side 1 piece each Satin stitch (olive green [brown]) Satin stitch (olive green [brown]) Ear attachment position Straight stitch (white [brown]) Satin stitch (yellow [yellow]) Outline stitch (white [brown]) Outline stitch (white [pink]) Make small stitches Ear attachment position Tail attachment position