{"id":742,"date":"2018-06-25T17:08:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T17:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/see-me-sew-mickey-the-moose\/"},"modified":"2021-10-21T10:54:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T10:54:06","slug":"see-me-sew-mickey-moose","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/see-me-sew-mickey-moose\/","title":{"rendered":"See me sew Mickey the Moose"},"content":{"rendered":"

I made this photo tutorial so you can see\u00a0how to sew my<\/strong> Moose Sewing Pattern ~> scroll down for step-by-step photos!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

*** PLEASE NOTE – this is ONLY a PHOTO TUTORIAL ***<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe FULL PATTERN IS NOT included here. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is <\/span>NOT A FREE PATTERN!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I have made this photo tutorial so people who have purchased my MOOSE Sewing Pattern<\/strong> can SEE how to sew a moose soft toy! (I wanted to explain this so you are not disappointed if you have found this page via a search engine and not from the link in my Mickey Moose Sewing Pattern)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Let’s get started!<\/span><\/h1>\n
\n

STEP 1
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Choose some fabric. It doesn’t have to be brown or have a moose on it… BUT both of those would be fun! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n

\"Moose<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ANTLERS:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 2a<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Cut 2 pieces from the Plain (Antler<\/strong>) Fabric 10cm x 25cm (4″ x 10 inches) wide and cut another piece the same size from batting. Trace the ANTLER PIECE<\/strong><\/span> onto the wrong side of one of the fabric pieces. (This dashed line is the sewing line.)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> I like to cut the pieces in half so it’s easier to sew each ANTLER<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

STEP 2b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the 2 pieces of the Plain (Antler<\/strong>) Fabric, with right sides facing, on top of the piece of batting. Sew through all 3 layers, on the sewing line you traced, leaving the straight edge open for turning.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 3
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Trim the 3 layers, leaving 5mm (\u00bc inch) seam outside the sewing line.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> If you are using a woven\/non-stretchy fabric (like cotton) you need to clip the really tight curved parts of the seam allowance so that the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span> will turn nicely.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 4
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Turn the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span> right sides out through the turning gap.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> I like to use a wooden chopstick to help turn the seams nicely. Run the end of the stick back and forth along the stitching inside the ANTLERS <\/strong><\/span>until the seam is nice and smooth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

STEP 5a
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Fold and pin the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span>, as indicated on the pattern markings.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Make sure you have a RIGHT and LEFT one when you fold the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span>!!!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

STEP 5b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the flat edge of the ANTLER PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together at the markings to form a “fold”.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Here you can see what the “fold” looks like once you unpin the pieces.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

AND once you pin the “folds” flat.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

AND here you can see the the other side has a “tuck”.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

FOREHEAD and FACE:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 6a
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span> in place between the pattern markings on the FOREHEAD PIECE<\/strong><\/span> so that the \u2018fold\u2019 of the ANTLERS is away from (not touching) the FOREHEAD PIECE<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 and the back of the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span> is towards the top of the FOREHEAD PIECE<\/strong><\/span> . Tack (baste) the pieces together along the raw edges.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/strong>Double check that you have positioned the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span> correctly. Unpick them and sew them again NOW if you sewed them wrong way round! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

STEP 6b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Tack\/machine baste the pieces together along the raw edges.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 7a
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the FOREHEAD PIECE<\/strong><\/span> with the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span> in between.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> If you are a beginner you will find it is easier if you do one ANTLER<\/strong><\/span> at a time.<\/p>\n

*I have outlined the FOREHEAD PIECE<\/span> in the photo below because it’s underneath the FACE PIECE<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

STEP 7b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the FOREHEAD PIECE<\/strong><\/span> from A – B.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

EARS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 8
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the EAR PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together in pairs (one Main<\/strong> and one Contrast<\/strong> piece) leaving the straight edge open.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 9
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Trim the seam allowance to 3mm(\u215b inch) and turn the EAR PIECES<\/strong><\/span> right sides out.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Use a wooden chopstick, or similar turning tool, to help turn the seams smoothly.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 10
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Fold the EAR PIECES<\/strong><\/span> as shown by the pattern markings and pin and tack (baste) the fold so it won\u2019t slip as you sew the EARS<\/strong><\/span> in place.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 11
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the EARS<\/strong><\/span> to the FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span>, using the star pattern markings to guide you with their position.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Make sure that the fold of the EAR<\/strong><\/span> is touching the FOREHEAD PIECE<\/strong><\/span> as you pin it in position so that the EAR<\/strong><\/span> will be facing the right way!<\/p>\n

* I have outlined the EARS<\/span> in the photo below so you can see where they are!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

NECK:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 12a
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the NECK PIECE<\/strong><\/span> to the FOREHEAD & FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span> and sew them together with the EARS<\/strong><\/span> in between.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Fold the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 and pin them so they will be out of your way as you sew this seam.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

STEP 12b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew from M – A – F – A – M on the other side.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

SNOUT:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 13
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the SNOUT PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together from C – D. NB* Do not sew as far as the snout dart!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 14a
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the SNOUT PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the FACE & FOREHEAD PIECES<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

STEP 14b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the SNOUT PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the FACE & FOREHEAD PIECES<\/strong><\/span> from E – B – C – B – E, along the snout seam.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 15a
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin and sew the snout darts closed (on the SNOUT PIECES<\/strong>). Here I have pinned one snout dart…<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

STEP 15b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

And here I have pinned BOTH of the snout\u00a0darts.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Clip all the really curved seams very well especially if you are using a woven\/non-stretch fabric so they will turn nice and smoothly!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 16
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the SNOUT PIECES<\/strong><\/span> closed at the front, from D – E and continue, sewing the FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together from E – G.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

EYES:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 17
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

If you are using CRAFT EYES<\/strong><\/span>, insert them now.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/strong>I have a tutorial to show you how to insert craft eyes<\/span><\/strong><\/a> on my blog.<\/p>\n

\"craft-eyes-tutorial-How-to-insert\"<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

TAIL:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 18
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the TAIL PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together. Trim the seam to 3mm(\u215b inch).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 19
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Turn the TAIL PIECES<\/strong><\/span> right sides out and run the end of a chopstick along the seam so the seam is nice and smooth. Stuff the TAIL<\/strong><\/span> with toy stuffing and pin the TAIL<\/strong><\/span> closed at the straight edge.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

BODY:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 20
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the TAIL<\/strong><\/span> to one of the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span>, using the pattern markings to guide you with the position.<\/p>\n

* I have outlined the TAIL<\/span> in the photo below so you can see where it is pinned!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 21a
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together along the top, with the TAIL<\/strong><\/span> in between.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

STEP 21b
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together along the top from J – K, (the TAIL<\/strong><\/span> will stick out the back!).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

LEGS and HOOF PIECES:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 22
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the BACK LEG PIECES<\/strong><\/span> and FRONT LEG PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the TUMMY PIECE<\/strong><\/span> matching the dot pattern marking.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 23
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin and sew the TUMMY & BACK LEG PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span>, at the back, from N – J – N on the other side.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 24
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew two of the HOOF PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the BACK LEG & BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> along the hoof seam, matching point N.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 25
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the back legs closed one at a time. Start at the base of the HOOF PIECE<\/strong><\/span> and sew up the front of the BACK LEGS<\/strong><\/span>, along the side and down the back of the FRONT LEGS<\/strong><\/span> to O. Repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 26
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the other two HOOF PIECE<\/strong><\/span>S to the FRONT LEG & BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> along the hoof seams, matching point O.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 27
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the front legs closed, one at a time. Start at the base of the HOOF PIECE<\/strong><\/span>, and sew up the front of the FRONT LEGS<\/strong><\/span> to M. Repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

FOOT PADS:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 28
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin and sew the FOOT PADS<\/strong><\/span> to the bottom of the HOOF PIECES<\/strong><\/span>, matching point P and Q.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> I have a photo tutorial on my blog with step-by-step photos how to make perfect feet<\/strong><\/a><\/span> without any ugly wrinkles! ~><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

SEW THE HEAD TO THE BODY:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 29
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pin the NECK & FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the TUMMY & BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> at the neck seam. Sew from H – M – G – M- H on the other side.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:\u00a0<\/strong>I find the best way to do this is to turn the head right sides out and position it \u2018inside the body\u2019 so you can pin the pieces together at the neck seam, with the fabric right sides together.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 30
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Pull the HEAD<\/strong><\/span> back out of the body so the PIECES<\/strong><\/span> are wrong sides out again. Pin the Moose closed at the back of the head and sew it closed from S – H (on the NECK PIECE<\/strong>) – L (on the BODY PIECES<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Don’t forget to leave the gap open on the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to stuff the moose!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ASSEMBLY:<\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 31
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Turn the Moose right sides out through the turning gap on the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 32
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Stuff the snout area then the head area really well. Stuff the neck area really well too. Stuff the legs and finally the tummy area last.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Make sure the LEGS<\/strong><\/span> are stuffed well so that the Moose will stand up nicely.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 33
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

If you are embroidering the EYES<\/strong><\/span> you can do them now.<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> If the toy is for a young child it is best to use embroidery thread instead of a bead\/craft eyes. I have a post about toy safety<\/span><\/strong><\/a>on my blog with more toy safety tips and guidelines.<\/p>\n

\"Toy<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

STEP 34
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sew the gap on the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> closed with a ladder stitch.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> If the TAIL<\/strong><\/span> is sticking up\u00a0 too much, you can sew the end of it to the TUMMY PIECE<\/strong><\/span> now too!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Your Moose is ready to LOVE!<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

Come join the fun on Facebook!<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"Facebook
\n
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I LOVE to see how your Funky Friends toys turn out! <\/strong><\/span>
\n
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When you’ve made your own stuffed toy Moose you can come show it<\/span> off ~><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Post a photo on my<\/span> Funky Friends Factory Facebook page<\/span><\/a><\/strong> for me to see and YOU could<\/span> win a FREE PATTERN!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n


\"Pauline<\/p>\n

Till next time,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Happy Sewing, <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pauline<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I made this photo tutorial so you can see\u00a0how to sew my Moose Sewing Pattern ~> scroll down for step-by-step photos! . *** PLEASE NOTE – this is ONLY a PHOTO TUTORIAL *** The FULL PATTERN IS NOT included here. It is NOT A FREE PATTERN! I have made this photo tutorial so people who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-742","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/742","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=742"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/742\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22405,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/742\/revisions\/22405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}