How To Sew Buttons On A Stuffed Animal

Using strong thread I use carpet or button hole thread doubled make a straight gathering stitch all around the bottom of the head.

How to sew buttons on a stuffed animal. Now you need to place it into the stuffed animal. Insert the button in the paw. After cutting out your desired shape and size I always get a perfect circle by cutting a perfect square first locate where you want to place your eye.

Place the part of the device that starts the message close to the animals fabric so the child can easily press the trigger to hear the message. Sew the seam closed with coordinating thread. Waxing your thread adds strength.

Small items can usually be replaced with something that is safe if you put your mind to it. On the front side of the rabbit stuffed animal body sew on the pocket felt snout button nose and button eyes. Place the button more towards the front of the paw so it does not get lost in the toys stuffing which can make the device less audible.

You can sew on your favorite pair of buttons to make your animal eyes. Small round buttons are optimal for small and medium-sized stuffed animals 1. For example buttons can be replaced with hook and loop tape or an embroidered eye.

Stitch through the head if it is soft. Sew an inverted Y underneath the nose to create a mouth. Button Eyes are a real choking hazard.

Place the button eye in the appropriate spot on the stuffed animals head. Replace a stuffed animal button eye. I use glass eyes that have an attached loop just like the antique bears animals.