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Cat sewing pattern and tutorial

Cat sewing pattern and tutorial

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Make more than one style of cat doll with this cute and easy PDF sewing pattern. Experience sewing cloth dolls or making stuffed animal toys is not necessary. This cat sewing pattern is for confident beginners. It includes step-by-step photographs, detailed instructions and lots of tips from my years of doll making experience. I will also invite you to join a friendly and supportive Facebook group where you can watch video demonstrations, ask questions and see cat dolls made by other members. 

A handmade cat doll could be made as a personalised gift for a cat lover, a birthday or Christmas. It could also be made as a cat loss gift, make cute nursery decor or a special baby shower gift

With this sewing pattern, you can design your own cat stuffed animal doll. You can choose to sew or paint the cat’s face using templates for open or closed eyes. There are templates and instructions to include corner spots or sewn stripes on your cat. It includes a tiered dress and a bow for your cat. 

WHAT YOU GET

Professional pattern and 49 pages of instructions...

  • Full-size pattern pieces that have been professionally drafted on a computer and include seam allowances
  • Lots of tips from my years of doll making experience
  • A list of tools and materials
  • Illustrated instructions for stitches used to sew the doll face and attach the arms and ears to the body 
  • Templates to draw the cat's face and spots accurately
  • Access to a supportive and friendly Facebook community where you can watch video demonstrations, ask questions and see dolls made by other members 

The cat is suitable for beginners, the dress is for confident beginners as attaching the ruffle to the bodice is a little bit tricky. Read more about the experience rating for this and other patterns here 

The pattern and tutorial are sent as PDF files so that you can  start sewing immediately 

The cat doll can wear the same clothes as the dolls in my bunnybearmousedogdeer, lamb, elephant and fox sewing patterns. They can also wear the daisy dress,  Spring outfitpyjamas and fairy outfit   

You may sell dolls made with this pattern if you observe the following terms and conditions. Sharing, selling or distributing my pattern and instructions electronically or in printed form is strictly prohibited

Check out my Maker of the Month blog posts to see some cats made by my customers

Items made from this sewing pattern are not suitable for children under the age of three

Materials and tools

To make this pattern you will need...

• A quarter of a meter or yard of linen, cotton or a cotton-linen blend for the cat’s body. I like Robert Kaufman Essex Linen
• A third of a yard or metre of light-weight cotton or linen fabric for the dress
• 18” x 4” (46 x 10cm) lining fabric for the dress
• 6 1/4” x 5 1/8” (16 x 13cm) light-medium weight cotton or linen fabric for the bow
• 2 1/2” (6.4cm) of 1/4” (6mm) wide sew-on hook and loop tape or four 1/4” (7mm) sew-on snaps / snap fasteners
• 100% wool felt for the eyes (optional) and for sewing spots or stripes to the doll (optional)
• matching sewing machine thread
• embroidery thread for the face
• 6oz (170g) stuffing depending on the type you choose
• fabric paint or acrylic paint mixed with textile medium (optional)
• turning and stuffing tool such as a chopstick
• hemostats or tweezers (optional)
• erasable fabric pen
• embroidery needle
• doll needle (optional)
• fabric scissors
• paper scissors
• pinking shears (optional)
• seam ripper
• pins
• ruler / measuring tape
• paper scissors
• iron
• sewing machine

Dimensions

Without ears approximately 15" (38.1cm), 16” (40.6cm) with ears 17” (43cm)

Format

• Digital PDF file (you will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Reader or Preview for Mac to open the file)

• Written in English

• Measurements are given in inches and centimetres

Pattern difficulty

Beginner friendly - No experience of making dolls is necessary, but you will need to have basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and be familiar with hand sewing

Terms of use

• Downloads are non-refundable

• You may sell dolls made from the pattern if you meet the following terms

• Sharing, selling or distributing my pattern and instructions electronically or in printed form is strictly prohibited under copyright law

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Customer Reviews

Based on 314 reviews
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S.K.
Awesome

Its great, the tutorial is easy to follow and I just love it! 🥰

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Amanda
“Absolutely incredible “

I bought this cat pattern to make as a birthday gift for one of my daughter’s friends. Her mum texted me as soon as she opened it saying the gift was “absolutely incredible “. One very happy birthday girl and a very happy daughter for me.
The pattern and instructions are easy to follow and don’t miss a single detail. With extra helpful tips along the way so you know what to look out for to avoid any mishaps. I found this very easy to follow and am super happy with the results. Have already bought more patterns and can’t wait to make more adorable animal dollies!
Thank you Emma!

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Glenys

I recently purchased the Cat pattern from Studio Seren and have been eagerly gathering fabrics ready for when I get time to make the doll. The service and support has been incredible. The pattern arrived super fast, looks very clear, well laid out I even managed to print it without a hitch. Thanks Emma for designing such beautiful dolls. Glenys, New Zealand

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JUSTYNA KATARZYNA KASZOWSKA
Amazing!

Great pattern and tutorial. Very easy to follow. Beautiful!

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Georgie Orn
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Customer Reviews

Based on 314 reviews
99%
(311)
1%
(2)
0%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
S
S.K.
Awesome

Its great, the tutorial is easy to follow and I just love it! 🥰

A
Amanda
“Absolutely incredible “

I bought this cat pattern to make as a birthday gift for one of my daughter’s friends. Her mum texted me as soon as she opened it saying the gift was “absolutely incredible “. One very happy birthday girl and a very happy daughter for me.
The pattern and instructions are easy to follow and don’t miss a single detail. With extra helpful tips along the way so you know what to look out for to avoid any mishaps. I found this very easy to follow and am super happy with the results. Have already bought more patterns and can’t wait to make more adorable animal dollies!
Thank you Emma!

G
Glenys

I recently purchased the Cat pattern from Studio Seren and have been eagerly gathering fabrics ready for when I get time to make the doll. The service and support has been incredible. The pattern arrived super fast, looks very clear, well laid out I even managed to print it without a hitch. Thanks Emma for designing such beautiful dolls. Glenys, New Zealand

J
JUSTYNA KATARZYNA KASZOWSKA
Amazing!

Great pattern and tutorial. Very easy to follow. Beautiful!

G
Georgie Orn
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