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I’d like to start by saying that people are amazing. Especially creative people and even more-so sewers and pattern makers! There are so many free stuffed animal patterns out there so I’ve put together a list of some of my favorites below. I’ve even made several of these stuffed animals myself.
30 Free Stuffed Animal Patterns
Get these 30 free stuffed animal patterns with tutorials and get sewing! Stuffed animals can be fun to make and even better to give to someone to squeeze.
Free Stuffed Animal Pattern: The Love Bot
Starting off with my very own (and first ever!) free stuffed animal pattern: The Love Bot. The Love Bot pattern was created based on a drawings from my husband’s sketchbook and came to life as a lovable, huggable creature.
Stuffed Bunny Doll Pattern
These Stuffed Bunny Dolls are so cute! My favorite part about them is that she used an old pair of corduroy pants for the body and some upcycled fabric scraps for the inner ears. Red Ted Art put together an easy to follow pattern and tutorial.
Warren the Charity Bear
Sign me up for 2 piece stuffed animal patterns like Shiny Happy World‘s Warren the Charity Bear. This cuddly teddy bear is quick to make and easy to customize. They also share some tips of stuffing and finishing stitches as well as some inspiration to customize your bear’s face. Shiny Happy World developed this free stuffed animal pattern with the thought in mind to be able to donate.
Carefree Scrap Fabric Cat
Check out this cutie kitten! What a great way to use up some of those fabric scraps and some free time. Sew Toy‘s Bernie the Cat can be customized with different fabrics and faces.
Ferdinand the Frog
I love making stuffed animals out of fleece fabric. Fleece is forgiving, easy to sew, and comfy to snuggle with. Abby with While She Naps shares her free stuffed animal pattern and a perfect tutorial so you can make her plush frog complete with velcro hands and feet and lots of love to give.
Casey the Crab
Another great free pattern from While She Naps, Casey the Crab is a free stuffed animal pattern that’s easy to make and has another easy tutorial to follow. I’d love to make a larger version of this one too.
Free Stuffed Fox Pattern
This is the free stuffed animal pattern that inspired me to start making softie patterns. :) And I’m in love with the idea of making stuffed animals with patterned fabric for a fun look. Thanks to Stitched by Crystal for the inspiration and Free Stuffed Fox Pattern.
Flying Squirrel Pattern
This one is only partially stuffed and it’s perfect! Just a few fabric pieces to cut, a simple stuffed head and tail, a little stitching, some safety eyes and you have yourself Abby Glassenberg‘s Flying Squirrel Softie featured on Wild Olive.
Stuffed Sheep Softie
Ok I know I say “cute” a lot in this post about free stuffed animal patterns, but seriously look at the face on this Sheep Softie by Swoodson Says. I love the idea of enlarging it for a cushion, that would make a great addition to a kids room. Best of all: this pattern is just 1 sheet of paper to print and cut, that’s easy!
Free Plush Pug Dog
Another simple stuffed animal pattern is this pug dog. It’s the perfect for beginner sewers.
DIY Lochness Monster Pattern
You’ve probably seen this Lochness Monster by We Lived Happily Ever After all over Pinterest. And you should because it’s awesome and people love it. And I imagine that kids do to. I know I sure loved my oversized stuffed animals, they were the protectors of the land and made great pillows!
Mr. Ted Softie
This was one of the first softies I’d ever made as part of my 3 Easy Stuffed Animals. I like him because he’s so modern and of course easy to make. Craft Schmaft shares a great pattern and easy to follow tutorial.
Little Stuffed Pup
This Little Stuffed Pup by Woman’s Day is such a cheerful little guy. This is another one I’d make at about 400% scale and in corduroy.
Plush Robin Pattern
Who wouldn’t love those bird feet!?! This free plush bird sewing pattern could be turned into just about any type of bird with some color variations.
Stuffed Fabric Turtles
I might be biased on this one because I had a stuffed turtle made by my Mom. These guys would make the perfect giant floor pouf for a kids room or a tiny pin cushion for a craft room. Make It & Love It created a great tutorial with pictures.
Teddy Bear
These classic Teddy Bear’s by How Joyful need to be hugged and loved by someone special. Joy notes that this tutorial is not for beginners but I disagree because she gives very thorough instructions to make her pattern that any sewer can handle.
YoYo Plush Dog
This has got to be one of the cutest plush toys I’ve seen. The yoyos allow it to be moved and positioned in all sorts of fun ways. Of this list of free stuffed animal patterns, this one has the most pieces to cut and sew but the yoyos are the same thing repeated so it’s easy to get the hang of. I love how Craft Passion used corduroy for the hear, ears, and little tail plus the shoes laces are the perfect touch.
Easy Teddy Bear Tutorial
With just two pieces for the main body, this easy teddy bear plush can be made in under an hour. A free SVG file for Cricut (or other cutting machine) is provided in the free stuffed animal sewing pattern.
Plush Kitty Sewing Pattern
Try this simple kitty stuffed animal sewing pattern. Make a whole group in different colors.
Plush Polar Bear Sewing Pattern
Kids love the beautiful arctic giant, the polar bear. And this take on the fuzzy winter beast is not only adorable, but a free stuffed polar bear pattern
Circle Bird
Another free stuffed animal pattern from While She Naps, this Circle Bird is made with fleece and filled with poly pellets. She even added a little blush to the cheeks. I imagine an Easter basket filled with these chicks.
Free Bat Plushie Sewing Pattern
Who doesn’t love a sometimes creepy creature turned cuddly?! Try out the free plushie sewing pattern: the bat!
Louise the Lovable Ladybug Pillow
This stuffed ladybug by Sew 4 Home might be my favorite on this list of free stuffed animal patterns! The pattern pieces and steps are a bit longer and more involved but the outcome is soooo worth it. The final result is a 15″ x 17″ ladybug ready to be loved.
Playful Stuffed Crocodile
This stuffed crocodile by Sew 4 Home is so creative. I love the use of Minky Dot Fleece to create the crocodile’s texture and rick-rack for the teeth. This large stuffed animal begs to hang out on a kids bed, the perfect body pillow.
Free Sea Turtle Sewing Pattern
This plush sea turtle pattern was created from my baby sea turtle costume. It works great with fleece fabric and is a nice large size for loving and playing.
Tips for Using These Free Stuffed Animal Patterns
Stuffed Animal Eyes
After I created my first stuffed animals (for toddlers) with button eyes, I instantly realized my mistake. Safety eyes, felt eyes, or embroidered eyes are a great option over using buttons. Sew Mama Sew gives some good advice on stuffed animal eye options, click here to read more.
Stuffed Animal Fabrics
Find great advice from Sew4Home about sewing with plush fabric for stuffed animals. Read more about it here.
More tips from Sew Mama Sew on working with plush fabric. Click here to learn.
I love using fleece for my stuffed animals, here are some great tips and tricks that I use. Read more.
Filling Stuffed Animals
Sew4Home shares some great tips about choosing filling, tools for filling, and how to stuff pillows and stuffed animals for a perfect outcome without lumps. Find out more here.
Thanks to all the sewists featured that create and share their free stuffed animal patterns! Have you made any of these? Comment below with your favorites. And make sure to give a shout-out to the pattern creators, I’m sure they’d all appreciate seeing how your turned out. :)
These are the best collection of stuffed animals, which I can do at home for my kiddo.
I would love an elephant pattern.
An elephant plush is on my list! Get on my newsletter to get notified when it gets published.
Hi Cathi,
would you consider a life-sized GREYHOUND pattern? I would really love to have one.
Thank you
That would be very cool. I’ll add it to the list of requests :)
Interested in the elephant!
B White
Thanks for letting me know there’s so much interested! I have several free stuffed animal pattern ideas sketched up. :)
I am looking for a Stuffed Moose
A moose would be awesome. Here’s a stuffed moose pattern, it’s not free but looks like a good one.
Does anyone know if there a giraffe pattern for this similar type of fabric
There’s a giraffe sewing pattern here on Bluprint.
Do you have any unicorns? My grandaughters Love them!
Hi Susan – Not on this list but I did make this stick horse for my son. She also has a pattern for adding a unicorn horn.
do you or can you find a pattern for a manatee or other cool sea creatures
Hi Jill – I don’t have a manatee pattern but I did just post my free sea turtle pattern :)
Hey there! I was wondering if you had a shark pattern or a tiger pattern? My little cousins birthday is coming up and those are his favorite animals!
Hi Helena – I don’t have a shark or tiger pattern…yet! I will add it to my list of requests. :) I recommend checking out Etsy for a pattern.
Really very talented. Thank you so much :)
48 year old daughter love sea turtles, making for her office , thank you for the pattern
She will love it! And I would love to see how it turns out. Send pics! :)
The site for the pug does not seem to exist anymore. Would you be able to share the paper version (scan or picture)?
My daughter is really looking forward to making it herself.
Thanks
Bummer that Craft Ideas isn’t around anymore :( I wish I had the pattern to share with you. I just searched through my paper patterns and I cannot find it. I did, however, find a similar one here on Etsy. If you’re feeling up for drawing the pug, I looked closely at the picture and it wouldn’t be too hard to create a pattern like the one in the picture. If you need some help, I would love assist.
What are your 3 easy animals that you mentioned? I love your patterns and I want to make them for charity. Thank you so much for making them for free!
Thanks for asking :) Find the 3 Easy Stuffed Animals here
Do you have – or know where I can find – a pattern for a Gila monster? I guess a larger lizard would do, but not a gecko, chameleon, or Komodo dragon… Plush Gila monsters cannot be found online anywhere (with the exception of one that simply looks like a tiger that needs a diet). Thanks!
I feel like this one could be modified to get the look of the Gila monster. Try making the body a bit longer and the face a little more square. And a good spotted fabric would be awesome!
I am looking for a calico patch horse pattern. Do you have one or know where I can find one??
Hi Donna – I don’t know of a free stuffed horse pattern, however, I have used this pattern designer before and see that she has a horse pattern available here.
Do you have one for an elephant or like a laying down cow that would be amazing
I don’t have either of those. But you’ve got me brainstorming an elephant idea.
Hi, love those patterns, especially the dog. I’m really looking for a sewing pattern to make a memory toy for my daughter, a fox or wolf- any idea where I could find one? Many thanks.
Hi Alison – Here’s a free stuffed fox pattern that’s super cute.
Do you have a golden lab. Pattern and a black German shepherd pattern thanks
Hi Debbie – I do not specifically have those breeds, though my Pug Pattern could easily be adapted. :)
Thank you so much for sharing all these patterns! It’ll be fun to start sewing again, it’s been years and years since I’ve sewn anything! But it’s just like riding a bike, right!?! ;) lol. But by chance do have or know where I could find a stuffed cow pattern in the same basic shape as your “Malcolm The Dog” pattern??? Which I also plan on making :) for my nephew.
Yes! Get back behind that sewing machine :) A cow sounds like fun! I don’t know exactly where you could find a cow pattern like the dog (he’s not my pattern), but I’m thinking you could modify that pattern to be a cow. Shorten the ears and turn them outward. Then eliminate the standing tail, use a strip of fabric for the tail, and maybe a tassel at the end?
Came across your page while looking for flat animals such as your alligator (crocodile?) to make weighted animals for young students with excessive body movements. Will try the alligator and the flying squirrel and the frog. Many thanks!
Hi Claranne – Glad to hear you found something good to make. Those particular patterns are not mine (gotta give credit where credit is due) though I know they are awesome patterns. :)
Hi there!! Your patterns are really cute!!! I have been searching for a cute cow pattern. Do you happen to have one????
Thanks Haley –
I don’t have a cow pattern (yet). But I’ve added it to the list of requests. :)
Do you sell or know where I can purchase animal sound squeakers to see inside your adorable animals? Thank you!
Hi Gloria – Here’s a link to some on Amazon. Are you making toy for kids or pets?
Here’s the correct link.
Can you make a fox pattern
Great minds Lindsey – I have a fox plush sketched out! It’s coming soon :)
Hi Cathy
Do you have a monkey pattern please
Hi Belinda –
I don’t have a monkey pattern YET. I’m adding it to the list of requests. :)
hahaha, that stuffed pig is very silly, not very similar but, okay for beginners. hehe. thank you
I’m working on the pug pattern. your directions are amazing. I’m usually a hands on person, but you have made this so easy to follow. Thank you. I’m also looking to make a hedgehog. Do you have a pattern for that or for a baby hedgehog?
You should make a dragon plush! It would be so cute!
My son would love that! You have me brainstorming.
hi I was wondering if you have a donkey pattern? maybe of a donkey standing on his two back legs (the front legs would be his “arms”) AND OR with his mouth open? I appreciate it thank you in advance.
Hi! I do not have a donkey pattern at this time. I have added it to the list of pattern requests! It sounds like a fun idea and you have me brainstorming. :)
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You’re welcome :)
Thank you so much for all the free patterns. We’ve been snowed in and I have been SO busy looking at these. Going to make the owl first!!!!!
This is so wonderful to hear! :) We’re also snowed in right now and may have to squeeze in a new plush before Xmas.
I’m in the process of making the sea turtle with a few of my students – it’s so awesome! Perfect to give kids practice with sewing all of those scales on. I’ll post pics of them when done. I see a raccoon in the top graphic but can’t find the pattern. Is it still live? Thanks so much for these and for being a huge help in teaching the next generation of sewers!
I’m looking for a raccoon pattern. Do you have one?
Hi! I don’t have a raccoon pattern. YET! I’ve added it to the list of plush pattern requests. :)
Cathy thank you so much for all the free plushy patterns . You are so amazing. I love them all and I am having a hard time deciding on which one to make. Lol. I sew with a friend once or twice a week and we will definitely have a great time making some of these. We used my grammys old pattern to make a turtle 🐢 for my sister last week. I want to send you a picture but not sure how to do so. Thank you again here’s a big sewing sister hug for you 🤗
This sounds like a great weekly get together! :) Hugs to you too. (You should be able to reply to my email now with a pic.)
HI, you are very talented
I found your patterns super easy to understand and just amazing
i think a sting ray would be absolutely adorable
do you have a pattern?
Thank you for your kind words. :) I don’t have a sting ray yet. My son would love that. I have added it to my list of pattern requests.
Wow, what a fantastic collection of free stuffed animal patterns! I’m thrilled to try out some of these patterns, especially The Love Bot—it looks adorable. Thanks for sharing these creative resources!