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PATCHWORK 001- CATS

PATCHWORK CATS

Here is a good idea to give as a gift: cats made with the technique of the patchwork. They are dolls made of fabric. The cats have weighted paws, so you can use them as doorstops or paperweights. They are very original ideas. I hope you like them. Don't forget to share and like them. If you want more information you can visit the web: www.bordarycantar.com or write to: marisol@bordarycantar.com

Instructions for making Cats in patchwork:

Take the patterns and draw them on paper, cardboard, acetate... (whatever works best for you). I use acetate lately, because it's transparent and I can see where I'm going. It is not expensive and I like it better.
Then take the fabric you have decided on and draw the outline of your patterns on the fabric inside out.
Cut out the fabric leaving seam allowance. I usually leave a seam allowance of about 0.5 cm.
Start by sewing the back. On the side facing the cat's body, leave a small hole there so that you can put the stuffing in and turn the fabric inside out.
The central part will also have to have a hole for the stuffing and turn it around to match the cat's head. This way when you join all the parts together, it won't be noticeable.
The head will have to have the little hole in the back.
Before turning the fabric over, make sure that everything is well stitched. In the curves and closed angles, you will have to make a few small cuts with the scissors without reaching the seam, so that when you turn the fabric over, everything is well sewn.
The filling can be done in several ways: If you want to use it as a doorstop, fill the part of the legs with cat litter. It is the best, since it will not give you any problem of mites, allergies or similar. You can also fill it with seeds previously frozen for at least 24 hours. We do this so that the seed does not germinate. The rest of the cat is filled with leftover fabric or with the stuffing used in pillows and cushions. Once stuffed, close all the holes you have used for the stuffing.
Now you have the three parts of the cat without joining them. Remember: the back part which are: the paws with their tail, the body, which are the front paws, and the head.
Join all parts with a silicone gun at the centers.
With felt, draw the paw prints, the muzzle and the eyes and glue them with fabric glue. Under the muzzle, you can sew a little mouth or a tongue also with red or pink felt.
The eyes, you can make them with different colors of felt or draw the pupils with fabric paint, and you have them!