Thursday, September 2, 2010

Monster Doll Tutorial


***Visit my etsy shop to purchase your very own Monster Doll***

It's here! The tutorial for these little cuties.... Monster Dolls that is! I created a batch of these to accompany my boys' birthday party invitations. Each invitee got to keep a silly monster of their very own!  You can find individual monster photos here.

A Monster Mash?

 I began by creating a template {in purple} and cutting monster parts out of felt material.

 Then I traced the template onto my green flannel and cut out two sides {monster front and back}.
 

I pinned my monster parts onto one of the sides.


And began sewing my parts on. Sewing circles? Go slowly as you guide your fabric through your sewing machine. For the smaller circles I stopped sewing with my needle through the fabric, lifted my sewing foot thingy {sorry I don't know what it's called lol}, turned my fabric, put the foot thingy down and continued sewing.

When I finished sewing my monster parts onto one side, I pinned the right sides of my front and back together. I sewed my sides together, about 1/4 cm from the edge, leaving a 1" hole open. I turned my doll inside out, filled with stuffing and hand sewed the 1" hole closed {sorry I forgot to take pictures of this!}

A Monster Lineup!

Keep your peeps peeled for more Monster Party goodies! Coming soon....

I hope that you likey!

34 peeps sharing the love:

Van said...

I looove these monsters dolls, making felt creatures is so damn fun. Monsters are so fun because you can go crazy with design and sometimes "mistakes" make the monster look better!

Cecily said...

Hooray! Love this tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

Tasha said...

I love these! What a great idea for a party! genius!!

MommaBee said...

they turned out so great! and awww - they look so cute all lined up together

Michelle said...

Super cute! Those are adorable!

Alison said...

These are absolutely adorable?! I know my Little Man would love these! Thanks for sharing!

~Alison
http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

Kim @ seven thirty three said...

These are really cute! I made my son Monster Rice Packs a while back and they were a big hit. He still sleeps with it every night.

Thanks for linking with What are little boys made of?

Madigan at madiganmade said...

I love a cute monster doll! The 'line-up' photo made me laugh!

Summer said...

I featured your idea on my blog today!

http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2010/09/showcase-saturday.html

Thanks for linking up! Come grab a featured button!

Sumo

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

These are so super fun - thanks for the tutorial!

Brooke said...

Too cute! Wonderful little monsters. Thank you for sharing your great project.I will be linking to your project.
Brooke
thecraftcave.blogspot.com

Michelle @ Sweet Something said...

I do likey! Those are so cute!! Great job!

Laura said...

Haha these are so fun!

AmieAnn said...

These are too Stinkin cute! Perfect for any little guy!
Amie @ Pinkapotamus

Amy Meyer said...

Those are so adorable!

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

Hi Heather! I have been foloowing your monster projects and I so happy to see a tutorial for these fun little guys! Can't wait to see the party come together! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party. I have featured this today - stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn

Sherron said...

These are so cute! (um I mean, cool- boys don't like 'cute' things so my 10 year old says!) I've seen them done with all felt, but the flannel has got to be easier to work with, thanks for the tutorial!

BTW the 'foot thingy' is called a presser foot

Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com said...

Super cute!!! Great idea for party favors! So much better than dollar store junk!

meyamo said...

Super cute!

Melissa said...

These are wonderful! I would love it if you would link these over @ my place today?!
http://untilwednesdaycalls.blogspot.com/

Ginger said...

Cool! Great tut...Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

Sandy Ang said...

They have so much kid-appeal !

casserole said...

These are SO cute!! I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-super-cute-monster-softies/2010/09/12/

--Anne

Candice S. said...

Hello and Good Morning!! You have the cutest idea's for boys and THANK GOD!! I have had such a hard time finding quality, fun, and fresh idea's for little boys without it being simple and boring..everything's pink and frilly when it comes to crafts and decorating. I always find plenty to do with and for my daughter but I have been striving for decor idea's for our nursery and other fun crafts for a little boy.. LOVE your site!!

Have a wonderful day!

Candice @ rattles and redheads

bayleigh said...

I have a nephew that needs one of these! haha!

Crystal said...

These are awesome! You inspired me to create my own for my children for Christmas. I've posted them on my blog, and linked back to you:
http://littlegirlsandpolkadots.blogspot.com/

Thank you SO much for sharing!!!

Rickie said...

I absolutely love this idea! My kids are going to love these dolls. I think I might make personalized little monsters for each of my kids! Thank you

stephjacobson said...

Thanks for sharing your tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! My son and I made a little monster--
http://stephjacobson.blogspot.com/2010/11/melvin-monster.html

Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun said...

I featured this cute idea on my blog today!

kimboscrafts.blogspot.com

shantel said...

Cute! I featured this on my blog today!
seemesew.blospot.com

Cap Creations said...

I have to say that I absolutely love your monster dolls. Having only boys it is soooooo hard to find cute unique things for them. Thanks for sharing!

Jen Migonis said...

this is so cute... and what a fabulous invite idea!
my unique gift idea is slightly different from the fabulous monster dolls. :)
http://www.migonishome.com/2011/05/match-bottle.html

Wendys Hat said...

Darling!

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