I am beyond thrilled to be sharing this Holiday Plush Reindeer tutorial with you today!
My name is Heather, and I blog over at Twin Dragonfly Designs where I share all kinds of fun projects, tutorials and recipes often geared toward my twin boys.
I have to say that I love, love, love this Soft Cuddle fabric from the Ribbon Retreat. You have got to get some and feel how super soft and cuddly it is! I could hardly put this cute little guy down after he was all sewn together. Seriously, he is so FLUFFY!!!
If you want to create a super cute and cuddly Holiday Plush Reindeer of your very own, here is how…
You will need:
less than 1/3 yard of soft cuddle {I used cappuccino}
scraps of cotton material including white and black fabric
{I love this red chevron material for the holidays ~ perfect}
poly fill
misc. sewing supplies
1. Cut all of your materials using this free pattern. The body of the deer measures 12″ x 12″ ~ you will need two pieces of the soft cuddle material this size. Try not to snuggle the material as you work ~ I dare you!
2. Sew the ears and antlers together ~ right sides facing with a 1/4″ seam allowance.
3. Invert the ears and antlers.
4. Sew the features onto the front of the body of the deer. Sew the heart onto the backside of the deer.
5. Stuff the antlers with poly fill and top stitch a border around the ears.
6. Pin the ears and antlers to the body of the deer as shown. Pin the back of the deer body to the front ~ right sides facing. Sew around the entire deer body ~ be sure that the ears and antlers get sewn between the layers. Use a 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave a 2″ hole for inverting.
7. Invert the deer, stuff with poly fill, sew the opening closed and trim all the thread.
Stop to admire your finished, especially soft, Holiday Plush Reindeer!
He is seriously the softest thing on our couch.
I can’t bear to part with him!
I hope that you have a wonderful Merry Christmas filled with love and laughter!
Thanks for having me visit Michelle!
Thank you Heather! I know there is no way I could keep my hands or the little hands of my kiddos off this most ADORABLE reindeer! He is so SO cute, soft, cuddly, and plain YUMMY! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent with us today! We are so extremely excited to have you as one of our Contributors! Thank you again Heather! 🙂 For more incredible projects by Heather, visit her at Twin Dragonfly Designs. You’ll be glad you did!
Can you imagine how adorable this little guy would look on your couch, shelf, or bed? Or better yet, in the hands of your kiddos as they squeeeeeeeeze him? This reindeer will be the most loved holiday decoration at your house. You could also easily make him into a little her with an adorable bow next to her cute little ears.
The Ribbon Retreat has a marvelous minky/cuddle selection. We carry animal prints, flowers, camouflage, chevron, dots, and lots, lots more of cuddly goodness! Come take a peek!
This little reindeer is a perfect holiday project for your collection of holiday home decor or to give as a gift for a special someone. Here are a few more fun tutorials that would also make a wonderful Christmas present for that special little someone…
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Oh my gosh…this is seriously the cutest thing EVER!! Great idea, Heather!!
Oh my gosh! This is just adorable. Thank you so much.