Escola

Snuggly Owl

This project was originally posted to the BERNINA Sewing Republic site

by Ashley Johnston

This snuggly owl is the perfect addition to any child’s arms. It’s made with love and totally customizable. Try it once then create it again and again using different colors and fabrics as gifts or treats for the little ones in your life.

• Cut out all pattern pieces in the colors and fabrics of your choice.
• Owl Base: cut 2 on fold
• Wing: cut 2
• Bodice: cut 1
• Outer Eye: cut 2
• Inner Eye: cut 2
• Feet: cut 4
• Beak: cut 1
• Center Strip: 46" x 3½"

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Step One
Pin Bodice to Owl Base
Lay the bodice on top of the front owl base, using the pattern as a guide.
Fold under the top edge ¼" and pin in place.

Sew close to the edge along the top, then the two sides, attaching the bodice to the owl base. There’s no need to fold the side edges under, as they will be covered up later.

Step Two
Pin the Wings
Lay the Wings on top of the owl base.
Fold under the inner edges
¼" and pin in place.

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Sew close to the pinned edges of the wings, attaching them to the owl base.

Step Three
Pin the Beak
Pin the beak in place and zigzag close to the edge of all three sides.

Do the same with the outer eyes.

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Repeat for the inner eyes.

Step Four
Sew the Feet
Pin two of the feet right sides together. Sew around the outer edges with a ¼" seam allowance.
Do the same with the other two feet pieces.

Stuff the Feet with Batting
Turn both feet right side out and stuff with a bit of batting.

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Stitch the Feet to the Owl Base
With the batting stuffed down into each foot, pin the feet to the bodice/ owl base, matching the raw edges and aligning the outer edge of each foot with the inner edge of a wing.
Stitch the feet to the owl base using a ½" seam allowance.

Step Five
Pin Center Strip to Owl
Begin lining up the center strip along the outer edge of the owl, starting at the very