![]() ![]() Refold the fabric, again centering the stripe/chevron.Place the pattern pieces for the Owl Body (on the fold) and Owl Wing as shown in the photo below and cut out the first set. Fold the patterned fabric (chevron in our sample), centering the motif and making sure any chevrons/stripes are perfectly straight.Tape together to create one full pattern piece for each. Butt together (do not overlap) the two HEAD pattern pieces and the two BODY pattern pieces, aligning the arrows printed on the patterns.Cut out each pattern piece along the solid line.There is a guide rule on each page so you can confirm your final printout is to scale. IMPORTANT: Each pattern sheet is ONE 8½” x 11″ page. This PDF file includes Owl Body Parts 1 and 2, Owl Head Parts 1 and 2, and Owl Feature Parts 1 and 2. Download and print out the SIX pattern sheets which are combined in one PDF file to make the download easier: Owl Pattern.Transparent tape optional for button sewing.½ yard of tear away stabilizer for the appliqué process.Bobbin thread in white for the appliqué process.Decorative thread for the eyes and beak we used 40 wt polyester in black for the eyes and dark yellow for the beak.Four 1″ black buttons or colorfast fabric/felt to create 1″ black fabric circles.TWO 12 oz bags of Poly-Fil® 100% Premium Polyester FiberFill.⅛ yd of solid fleece fabric for the eyes we used, and recommend, white.¼ yd of solid fleece fabric for the feet and beaks we used, and recommend, pale yellow.⅜ yard EACH of TWO coordinating solid fleece fabrics for the heads we found a good selection of Cuddle® solids (our favorite by Shannon Fabrics) at – select from this, or your own resource, for the heads as well as the feet, beaks, and eyes below.½ yard EACH of TWO striped or chevron-patterned fleece fabrics for the bodies and wings we found a good selection of chevrons in a wide variety of colors at.NOTE: Supplies shown below are for TWO Owls Button Sewing foot – optional, but what we used for secure stitching of the button eyes.Open Toe Satin Stitch foot – optional, but it is helpful to have a transparent foot with a guide for the appliqué stitching and decorative stitching.Sewing Machine and standard presser foot.Just make sure you choose a fabric that will not bleed into the white when washed. ![]() But, if you want to make these for a very young child, you may want to consider using appliquéd black fabric or felt circles instead of buttons. They are very securely stitched in place (you’ll see below we used our Janome machine’s Button Sewing foot to do the stitching). Please note that our Sleepy Time Owls have button eyes. We purchased our fleece locally, but have included links below to similar fabric available online. It’s great fun to mix and match, and you can pick colors that are a favorite of the owl owner-to-be. We have a good tutorial on Pillow Stuffing Tips & Tricks. Ollie and Olivia each used one 12 oz bag of fiberFill. Then, you need to take the time to fluff that quality filler and insert it, in small handfuls, into all the nooks and crannies. One that is resilient, washable, and will not bunch. For a smooth, professional finish that’s super soft and huggable, you must start with a quality filler. You may be under the assumption that all fiber filling is created equal, and that you just punch it in, like you’re stuffing the Thanksgiving turkey. We used Poly-Fil® 100% Premium Polyester FiberFill. Originally making their debut on the site in 2014, this precious pair has continued to be one of our top stuffed toy projects. We especially love their big, bright eyes – they’re staying wide awake so you can doze safe and sound. Each is approximately 18″ tall x 16″ wide, excluding ears, wings and feet. They must be wise indeed. These owl pals are a generous size for easy squeezing, and well as for laying your head for a little sleepy time nap. Yep… a group of owls is called a parliament. This adorable stuffed pair is wondering, “Whoooooo wants a hug?” We provide all the pattern pieces you need to make one, two or an entire parliament.
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