Beginners Guide to Making Soft Toys

A Beginner’s Guide to Making Soft Toys

Friendly, fun, and perfect for first‑timers

Discover the joy of creating your own soft toy – no experience needed!

What Is This Workshop About?

This hands‑on workshop introduces you to the basics of making simple soft toys using fabric, stuffing, and basic sewing techniques. You’ll learn step by step, in a relaxed and supportive environment. By the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own handmade soft toy – plus the confidence to keep sewing at home.

Who Is It For? 

• Complete beginners.
• Anyone curious about sewing or crafts.
• Adults and young people (recommended age: 12+).
• No previous sewing experience required. If you can thread a needle (or would like help learning!), you’re in the right place.

What You’ll Learn

During the workshop, we’ll cover:

• Choosing safe and suitable fabrics
• Using basic sewing tools
• Simple hand‑stitching techniques
• Following an easy soft‑toy pattern
• Stuffing and shaping your toy
• Finishing touches and decoration

Everything is explained clearly and demonstrated step by step.

What’s Included

🧵 All materials provided ✂️ Fabric, thread, stuffing, and patterns 🪡 Needles and tools 📄 A simple take‑home guide to keep practising You’re welcome to bring your own fabric if you have something special you’d like to use. 

What to Expect on the Day

• A friendly, relaxed atmosphere
• Small group sizes with plenty of support
• Step‑by‑step guidance at an easy pace
• Time to ask questions and get help

No pressure, no perfection – just learning and enjoying the process.

Why Try Soft Toy Making? ✨ Learn a new creative skill ✨ Boost confidence and wellbeing ✨ Make thoughtful handmade gifts ✨ Enjoy mindful, screen‑free time Sewing is a wonderful way to slow down and create something meaningful.

What to Bring ✔️ Reading glasses (if you use them) ✔️ Enthusiasm and curiosity ✔️ Optional: your own fabric or decorations Everything else is provided.

If you would like a refresher on using a sewing machine, we suggest doing our Beginners Guide to Sewing Machine workshop before this workshop.

This workshop takes place in our Sewing School. 

We have brand new Janome sewing machines for you to use, plus all the other tools, equipment and sewing 'notions'.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.

We have sewing machines you can use, but if you prefer to bring your own you are very welcome to.

10th June 2026 6-8.30pm £35

9th September 2026 6-8.30pm £35

This workshop takes place upstairs in our new sewing school and I'm afraid we do not have a lift.  We do have a toilet and refreshment station upstairs.