{"id":770,"date":"2020-10-09T22:51:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T22:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-reggie-2\/"},"modified":"2021-10-21T10:07:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T10:07:21","slug":"sew-reggie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/sew-reggie\/","title":{"rendered":"How to sew Reggie!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I made this photo tutorial so you can see how to sew my Reindeer\u00a0Sewing Pattern\u00a0~> scroll down for step-by-step photos!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Reindeer<\/span><\/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 Reggie Reindeer Sewing Pattern<\/strong> can SEE how to sew a reindeer 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 Funky Friends Factory Reggie Reindeer Sewing Pattern<\/strong>)<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Don’t like button-jointing?<\/span>
\nDONT WORRY!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Reggie can also be made with or without the button joints, you decide!<\/span>
\nI have created a<\/span> photo-tutorial to show you how to make him with the ARMS and LEGS sewn into the seams<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\ninstead of the traditional button joints.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Reggie-Reindeer-Christmas-sewing-pattern\"<\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

HEAD & EARS:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

Sew the FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together from N, at the nose to O.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Sew the NECK PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together down the back seam, from O – P at the top.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Sew the EAR PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together in pairs (one dark to one light brown piece).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

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

Turn the EARS<\/strong><\/span> right side out.<\/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 until the seam is nice and smooth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Fold the top edge of each EAR<\/strong><\/span> inwards to the middle and sew them with a tacking stitch to keep them in this position.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Fold them in opposite directions so you have a RIGHT and LEFT EAR<\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Place the EARS<\/strong><\/span> in position on the FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span>, between the pattern markings, (with the fold facing the FACE PIEC<\/strong><\/span>E). Tack them in place and check that they will be facing forward).<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Sew the NECK PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the FACE PIECES<\/strong><\/span> , from R – O – R, with the ears in between them.<\/p>\n

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

EYES:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

STEP 6
\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><\/span><\/strong><\/a> on my blog.<\/p>\n

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

HEAD continued…<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

Sew the FACE<\/strong> & <\/strong>NECK PIECES<\/strong><\/span> closed at the front. Sew from the nose to the neck, N – R, and continue down the front of the NECK PIECES<\/strong><\/span> from R – E.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n<\/blockquote>\n

BODY:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

Sew theTUMMY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together from E – F, matching the dot pattern markings.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

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

Sew the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together at the back from H – K.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/strong> Transfer the pattern markings for the ARM <\/strong><\/span>and LEG <\/strong><\/span>positions to the right sides of the fabric so you will be able to see where to place them AFTER you have stuffed your Reindeer!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\n

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

Sew the BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the TUMMY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> at the side seams from L – M.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Sew the BASE PIECE<\/strong><\/span> in place, matching F, M and K.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Sew the NECK PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the TUMMY & BODY PIECES<\/strong><\/span> at the neck seam from S – E – S.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/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

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

\n

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

Pull the head back out of the body and sew the NECK PIECES<\/strong><\/span> closed from P – S, remembering to leave a gap open for turning between S and H.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Turn your reindeer right sides out and stuff the face, neck and body.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/strong> The reindeer should be well stuffed, especially the neck because it provides support for the reindeer to be able to sit up.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

LEGS:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

Sew the LEG PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together from A \u2013 B.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

<\/h1>\n

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

Sew the LEG PIECES<\/strong><\/span> to the top of the FUR PIECES<\/strong><\/span>, from D – A – D.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

<\/h1>\n

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

Sew each BOOT PIECE<\/strong><\/span> to the bottom of each FUR PIECE<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

THIS is what the leg should look like from the right side.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Fold each LEG<\/strong><\/span> in half with right sides facing and sew the rest of the leg seam closed. Sew from C \u2013 D, leaving a gap open (between B and C). Continue sewing down the side seam of the BOOT PIECE<\/strong><\/span> to G.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

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

Fold the base of each BOOT PIECE<\/strong><\/span> up and pin the side seams. Sew around the front of the BOOT PIECE<\/strong><\/span> from E \u2013 F.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Stuff the BOOT<\/strong><\/span> quite firmly with toy stuffing. Fill the LEGS<\/strong><\/span>, don\u2019t stuff the top of the LEGS<\/strong><\/span> too firmly as they will be sewn flat.<\/p>\n

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

ARMS:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

Sew the arms in the same way as the legs, except NO fur pieces!<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Sew the ARMS<\/strong><\/span> and LEGS<\/strong><\/span> and BACK PIECES<\/strong><\/span> closed with a ladder stitch.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

\n<\/blockquote>\n

BUTTON JOINTS:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

Using strong thread, (double up if necessary), sew the LEGS<\/strong><\/span> to the body with a very long doll\u2019s needle. Sew back and forth a few times, pulling the LEGS<\/strong><\/span> into the body a bit. I like to make sure that the LEGS<\/strong><\/span> are tight, as they will loosen up a bit with time. Make the LEGS<\/strong><\/span> tight enough so that they will stay in a sitting position, but will still be able to swivel, if you want your reindeer to be able to be moved into a standing position as well. Sew a button for decoration over your previous stitches.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/strong> If you haven’t button-jointed a toy before DON”T PANIC – I have created a detailed, step-by-step button-jointing photo tutorial<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to help you!!!<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Sew the ARMS<\/strong><\/span> to the body in the same way. Use strong thread to secure them. Make sure that the ARMS can just turn around. Sew on the buttons for decoration.<\/p>\n

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

EYES:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

If you are using beads, sew them on now.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> When I use Fleece fabric, I like to use smaller black beads (\u00bd inch\/6mm) place them closer together, than for the eye position on the pattern pieces.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Trace the ANTLERS PIECE<\/strong><\/span> onto a double layer of fleece, Cuddle (or similar stretchy fabric) with the right sides together!.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

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

Sew the ANTLERS PIECES<\/strong><\/span> together on the sewing line.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Cut around the sewing line with a 3mm(\u215binch) seam allowance.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

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

Clip the seam allowance, especially where it is very curved then turn the ANTLERS PIECES<\/strong><\/span> right sides out.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/strong> If you don’t have haemostats (medical clasps)\u00a0 – I have a special toy-making tip to show you how to turn small toy pieces<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Place a piece of chenille stick\/florist\u2019s wire in each side of the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span>, as shown on the pattern, then stuff them with toy stuffing.<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Turn the open edges in and sew the ANTLERS<\/strong><\/span> closed at the base, then sew them to the head between the ears, using a strong thread.<\/p>\n

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

NOSE:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

Use a strong thread and a running stitch to gather the NOSE PIECE to form a cup shape.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

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

Fill this with stuffing and pull tightly to gather the NOSE PIECE to form a ball. Sew the NOSE closed and finish off securely. Sew the NOSE in position on the reindeer\u2019s face. Use strong thread and a ladder stitch all around the NOSE to hold it firmly to the face.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

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

Sew the NOSE<\/strong><\/span> closed and finish off securely. Sew the NOSE<\/strong><\/span> in position on the reindeer\u2019s face. Use strong thread and a ladder stitch all around the NOSE<\/strong><\/span> to hold it firmly to the face.<\/p>\n

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

SCARF:<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n

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

To make the SCARF<\/strong><\/span> cut a piece of striped fabric 20inches long and 4 inches wide (50cm x 10cm).\u00a0 Fold it in half lengthwise. Sew it closed leaving a gap.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/strong> I click the corners before turning so they turn nicely!<\/span><\/p>\n

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

 <\/p>\n

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

Turn the SCARF<\/strong><\/span> right sides out. Turn and sew the opening closed. Give the scarf a gentle iron so that it will lie flat then tie it around Reggie\u2019s neck. <\/span><\/p>\n

(* Christmas ribbon also makes a great scarf!)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Your Reggie Reindeer 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 Reggie Reindeer you can come show him off ~><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Post a photo on my<\/span> Funky Friends Factory Facebook page<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> for me to see and YOU could<\/span> win a FREE PATTERN!<\/span><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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