Cutting out
Step 1
Download and cut out the templates.
Step 2
When the templates specify to cut one pair, draw around the template then flip it over so the other is cut as a mirror image of the first. Cut the following pieces from the fabric:
- Main body – cut one pair.
- Side head – cut one pair.
- Back head – cut one.
- Underbody – cut one.
- Front leg – cut one pair.
- Back leg – cut one pair.
- Foot – cut four.
- Ear – cut four.
Attaching the legs
Step 1
Pin the front leg pieces right sides (RS) together to the front of the main body, with the A marks and B marks matched. Place on the correct side so the curved edges match.
Step 2
Stitch a foot piece to the bottom edge of the front legs and main body RS together.
Step 3
Repeat to stitch the back leg pieces to the main body, matching C and D marks.
Step 4
Stitch a foot piece to the bottom edge of the back legs and main body RS together.
Assembling the body
Step 1
Pin one side of the underbody RS together to the main body and legs, matching up the front and back, then stitch into place.
Step 2
Pin the other side of the underbody to the main body and legs then stitch into place.
Step 3
Sew the tail sections of the main body piece RS together, leaving the back open.
Step 4
Turn the dog RS out and press.
Step 5
Fill the sandwich bags with sand so they fit snugly in the legs then tie them up tightly and put to one side for now.
Making the head
Step 1
Sew the bottom straight edge of one ear RS together to the position marked on one side head. Repeat with another ear.
Step 2
Sew the other ear pieces RS together to the positions marked on the back head piece.
Step 3
Pin the back head piece RS together to one side piece, matching up the ears, then stitch together from the back to the front.
Step 4
Repeat to sew the other side head piece to the back head pieces, matching seams.
Assembling the dog
Step 1
Pin the head to the body with RS together and stitch into place.
Step 2
Stitch the dart in the back head closed, continuing a little down the back of the body, then turn RS out through the opening.
Step 3
Slip the sand bags into each leg then stuff the dog very firmly.
Step 4
Slip stitch the gap securely closed, and then tie the ribbon on to finish.
