In this article, we will consider such a gift option as a souvenir soft toy, sewn by your son or daughter under the careful parental guidance.
Pattern selection
First, you will need to decide on a pattern. Simply put, what kind of toy will you make. Today, on the Internet, you can find options for patterns for a soft toy of any degree of complexity with detailed instructions and a description of all stages of work.
Take your time to choose something very difficult and intricate. Firstly, in this case, it is you who will have to do the lion's share of the work, and this will be clear to everyone. The child will be left out of work and will be annoyed. Secondly, it may simply not work out for you. A soft toy is a fairly common hobby, and in their striving for perfection, fans of this type of handicraft sometimes make absolutely masterly pieces. Thirdly, since the gift will not be from you, but from your son or daughter, then give the baby a choice.
Necessary materials
Usually, the instructions attached to the image of the finished toy and to the set of patterns already give a list of those materials that you will need in the process of working on the toy. Again, opt for simplicity. You should not choose fabrics that are difficult to cut and that will stretch and crumble.
For a simple soft toy, various types of thick cotton fabrics, velvet, corduroy, denim denim are suitable. Do not forget about jewelry, various kinds of beads, buttons, special "eyes" if you are going to make any animated character or animal, and the like.
Work on the product
In the process of making crafts, listen to the child, let him show creativity. After all, a velvet purple crocodile is even funny.
Do not forget about safety precautions, especially here it is important to keep an eye on needles and cutting scissors. It will be correct to organize the process of making toys in such a way that all "dangerous" types of work are performed directly by you.
