DIY Halloween Black Cat Softie

Step 1

First, print your Black Cat Softie Pattern and cut each piece. You will find extra pieces (really small) that are optional like whiskers and show marks. I only used the essentials, body, eyes, tail, ears, hand nose.

Step 2

Then lay your pattern pieces on the correct felt color and cut your pieces. I always cut on the fold so I get both pieces at once.

Step 3

Assemble your kitty eyes gluing them with your hot glue or favorite glue.

Step 4

The basic kitty is done by now so it’s time to sew.

Step 5

We found that since the head is the largest space, we started from the years to leave part of the cheeks and chest to stuff it.

Step 6

Starting right at the base of the year, start stitching. We recommend blanket stitching for this project, although your favorite stitch type should work as well.

Step 7

If you are not familiar with this type of stitches, check out Maggy’s tutorial from Red Ted Art. She’s amazing teaching hand-sewing stitches.

Step 8

Sew along the edges until you get to the butt where the tails should be. Stop there.

Step 9

Take your tail pieces and your wire. Shape the wire just like your tail.

Step 10

Then stitch along the outer edge until the rounded tip of the tail.

Step 11

Insert the wire through the open side and stitch to enclose the wire inside.

Step 12

Insert the tail between the two layers of felt, were you stopped sewing.

Step 13

Make sure at least 1/4 Inch gets inside so you can secure it well. Pin in place.

Step 14

Stitch several times over the tail.

Step 15

Then keep stitching along the edges all through the chest. Stop there.

Step 16

Side NOTE: Depending on the size you choose, you might want to stuff the back legs as you stitch them.

Step 17

Stuff your kitty as you like. Add more stuffing if you want it stiffer or a bit less if you want it fluffier.

Step 18

Stitch it to close it using the same blanket stitch.

Step 19

There you go, You got yourself a super cute Halloween Black Cat Softie!!!