Stuffed toys

Hi little angles! The trend of buying stuffed toys is becoming rapidly more and more popular, not only with kids but also among adults. A few years back, people thought that stuffed toys were only for kids to play with, but now grown ups also buy them and give them as presents for many other purposes too. Though buying stuffed toys and passing them to our friends, relatives and loved ones is a new trend in our country but it is special because in this way we are able to express our emotions, particularly on special occasions. The markets are full of cute and colourful stuffed toys on which different messages, expressing love and friendship are written, such as: 1 love you', 'I miss you', friends forever' and many others like so, which describe the feelings of the giver for whom he wants to give this present.

Teddy bears are very famous stuffed toys which are given away by friends and relatives to each other on birthdays, friendship days, Valentine's Day and even on ordinary occasions.

Stuffed toys are basically poly fibre filled (100% polyester). These can be found in toy stores or fabric stores. Other materials used in making these toys are fleecy fabric, heavy furs, embroidery flosses, etc. Nowadays we can also observe that teenagers like to hang small cartoon figures or heart shaped stuffed images in their rooms. This gives a funky and cool effect to ones living place. Many people keen on these figures also hang or them in their cars, behind the rear window.

We can also use our skills for making greeting cards and posters which can be given along with these pretty and - cute, stuffed gifts to enhance the beauty of the occasion, You can also try making stuffed toys of your own by following the method outlined as follows

METHOD:

1. Pick out a cloth you like.

2. Draw a sketch with a light coloured marker (but be sure you can see it) of the animal or cartoon you'd like to make.

3. Be sure to leave about a 11A inch of cloth that you'll sew.

4. Cut out two figures from the sketch you've made.

5. Sew the two together, leaving a hole to stuff the animal.

6. Stuff the animal with cotton or other material. Make sure if s not too tight, and don't under stuff it! (Lay your head on the animal to see if you're comfortable, since many people sleep with stuffed animals, especially kids)

7. Sew the hole closed, by stitching with a good thread.

8. Add embellishments! Take a rounded needle to make the eyes by either using a

button or just stitching a circle. Add a mouth with a black yarn or draw one on!

9. Draw ears on the same cloth (or a different one to mix it up), cut them out and sew them on.

10. Add anything else, like tails or whatever you want, by drawing them on a cloth and sewing them

WARNINGS:

Do not become overwhelmed at any point! Remember to have fun doing this!

Make sure to be careful when using a sharp needle and pair of scissors. In my opinion this trend plays an important role in increasing the speciality of the occasion and in this way we can express our true emotions for the people who are special for us. Ifs also a new creativity for kids like you!!!