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What you need
Small amount of multi-colored fleece approximately (1/4 meter)
Scraps of felt for the eyes
100 g of toy fill
Instructions
Sew a school of soft and squishy plushie fish friends with this easy fleece toy sewing pattern. These handmade fish are simple, colorful, and wonderfully cuddly, making them a fun project for kids’ gifts, ocean-themed bedrooms, playrooms, nurseries, or anyone who loves cute handmade soft toys.
This DIY plush fish pattern is a great beginner-friendly sewing project because it uses small amounts of multi-colored fleece, felt scraps for the eyes, and toy filling to create a soft fish that can be used as a cuddle toy, pillow, or decorative cushion. The simple shape makes it easy to customize with bright colors, patterned fleece, rainbow stripes, or matching fabrics for a whole family of fish.
Whether you are sewing one fish as a quick handmade gift or making several for an under-the-sea themed play area, these plushie fish friends are a cheerful scrap-busting project that turns soft fabric leftovers into something playful, practical, and full of personality.
Step 1: Download the Fish Pattern.
Step 2: Cut out all your pieces.
Step 3: Sew around your fin pieces then turn but do not fill.
Step 4: Pin your fin into position facing inwards and sew around your fish.
Step 5: Leave a gap at the tail end so you can turn and fill.
Step 6: Once you are satisfied with the result sew up the gap.
Step 7: To finish off, stitch on the eyes.
Am I just totally blind? Where is the “fish pattern” referred to in Step 1??
Hi there – you are not going blind! We made a mistake and forgot to attach the fish pattern. It is now done! Sorry about that and thank you for bringing it to our attention!