Ready to dive into uncharted waters? Brought to you from the fantastic mind of Corinne Bradd, our sweet dolphin toy is sure to be popular with both little ones and adults alike. Inspired by one of the most intelligent animals in the world, this project is surprisingly easy to make with only three steps. It’s a brilliant introduction to working with fibre filling, and the perfect opportunity to finally master toymaking.
1 Download the templates at sewmag.co.uk, print and cut out. Trace the template pieces onto thin card and draw around them onto the reverse of patterned fabric. Use the pencil line as a sewing guide and snip, adding a 5mm seam allowance to each piece. Cut a gusset, tail, and two fin pieces from a pale fabric, then two body pieces, a tail and two fins from dark print.