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Put the play in play book with an adorable fox toy and a miniature quilt

by Olesya Lebedenko
written by Olesya Lebedenko

Welcome to the final day of my fox-inspired, play book project. Yesterday, we created beautiful, embroidered flower patches using Velcro and mySewnet Library. Today, we’ll use our PFAFF creative icon 2 to make a sweet little stuffed toy fox with its miniature quilt. Let’s get started.

A PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing machine, the front cover of a fabric play book with a frame and title embroidered, lace tie with embroidered saying, a mini quilt, and a small stuffed toy fox. PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, PFAFF 4 Zipper Foot for IDT System, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), PFAFF creative 260 x 200 Elite Hoop (260 x 200 mm), PFAFF Aqua Magic stabilizer, PFAFF Whisper Web Mesh Light Stabilizer, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron, Best Press spray

Our custom embroidered play book with the PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing machine.

  1. download and print the sweet little stuffed toy fox pattern and cut out your templates. Be sure to set the printer settings to print the actual size. Keep in mind that the templates don’t include the seam allowance.
  2. Trace the templates onto the wrong side of the fabric.
    1. You need 2 – 1½” x 2½” pieces of fabric, one off-white and one black for the ears. Position them with the right sides together.
    2. you need 1 – 2” x 4” piece of off-white fabric for the tail tip and cheeks.
    3. For the tail’s head and front part, you need 1 – 3” x 6” piece of ombre orange-yellow.
    4. For the back side of the tail, use a 2” x 3½” piece of ombre orange-yellow fabric.
    5. For the fox’s body, take a piece of 5½” x 4¼” of ombre orange-yellow fabric and fold it in half widthwise with the right sides together.
  3. Trace the body, marking an opening at the bottom for turning. For the paws, use a 2” x 5” piece of black fabric and fold it in half widthwise with the right sides together. Trace the paws and mark an opening for turning.
  4. Pin before stitching. Cut out all pieces with a ¼” seam allowance added.

TIP It’s easier to stitch the tiny pieces first and then cut them out with an added ¼” seam allowance.

The wrong side of several fabric pieces with pattern segments traced for a toy fox’s ears, tail, and head. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

The wrong side of the fabric with traced patterns.

The wrong side of white and orange fabric pieces with a ¼” seam allowance drawn in pencil and cut out with pinking scissors. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Cut out the fox pieces with a ¼” seam allowance.

Folded orange and black fabric strips showing the wrong sides and pattern lines for a small toy fox drawn in pencil. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

The folded black and ombre orange-yellow fabric pieces with pattern templates traced.

We’re all set to assemble our miniature stuffed fox. On the welcome screen, tap the sewing option. Load the bobbin and thread the machine. Attach the PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System.

Now, it’s time for the magic to happen! When working with such tiny pieces, the beauty of using the PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine is that as soon as you release the pedal, the presser foot goes up a half step! This gives you complete control to stitch curves, adjust your fabric, and remove pins without any risk to the machine.

A GIF of a close-up of the PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System in half step-up position. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Close-up of PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System.

5. Pin the tail tip and main part together, aligning the right sides. Use the drawn line as a guide for pin placement. Stitch carefully, removing the pins as you go.

6. Clip the curves along the stitched line. Be sure not to cut beyond the stitch line. Press the seams for a neat finish.

7. Next, place the front and back pieces of the tail sections right sides together, pin, and stitch around the shape. Leave an opening for turning and adding the stuffing.

An orange and white piece of fabric pinned together for stitching. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Pin the tail tip and main part together, aligning the right sides.

Scissors are used to clip the curved seam of two small pieces of fabric. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Clip the curved seam on the tail sections.

A hand holding the front and back pieces of a toy fox’s tail with the right sides together. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Pic at the right
The front and back sections of the fox’s tail are placed with the right sides together.

8. Now stitch the fox’s muzzle. Pin the cheek and muzzle pieces, right sides together using the drawn line as a guide. Stitch along the shape from edge to edge, removing the pins as you go. Repeat for the second cheek.

9. Clip the stitched curves on the cheeks, careful not to clip past the stitch line. Press. Next, sew the body, ears, and paws. Cut out with a ¼” seam allowance. Turn the ears right side out and press. Fold over one side of each ear and secure with several hand stitches. Pin each ear between the two parts of the head, with the fold facing the cheeks. Sew along the shape, leaving a ½” opening.

A hand-sewing needle and white thread are sewing a loop stitch to secure the fold on two fabric toy ears. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Secure the fold with a loop stitch on the ears.

The fabric pieces for the face, ears, and back of the head of a small fox toy are gathered for assembly. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Place the prepared head segments together before stitching.

The ears of a small fabric toy fox are pinned between the front and back head sections. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

The head is pinned and ready for stitching.

10. Turn all pieces right side out through the opening and press. Gently stuff all the parts.

Hand holding a chopstick turns the stitched part of a small fabric toy fox's right side out. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Turn all the segments right side out.

Finished and pressed parts of a small fabric toy fox before stuffing. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

The finished and pressed parts of the toy fox.

Hand holding and stuffing a toy fox’s head with the chopstick through the opening. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

A chopstick will help push the stuffing inside.

11. Blind stitch the openings of each part to close. Press all parts with steam to maintain a better flat shape.

12. Mark the eyes and eyebrows with a water-soluble or heat-erasable marker. Create the eyebrows and nose with several loop stitches.

Hand holding a toy fox’s head and blind stitching the opening used to add stuffing. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Blind stitch the opening of the fox’s head.

Stuffed and stitched parts of a small toy fox on a gray pressing mat with the iron pressing to maintain the flat shape.

Pressing the fox pieces

Hand holding the head of a small toy fox while loop stitching the fox’s nose with a hand sewing needle and black thread. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Loop stitching the nose.

13. Pin the fox parts together. Blind stitch each element in place. Use an embossing stylus and black paint to add the fox’s eyes.

TIP Instead of drawing, you can use a French knot, a micro mini button, or beads for the eyes.

Hand holding a small fabric fox with the head, legs, and tail pinned in place. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Pin the sections of the fox in place on the body.

A hand holding a small toy fox while blind stitching the leg to the body. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Hand stitch all the sections to the body.

An eye is being added to a small fabric toy fox with a stylus and black paint. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Add the eyes with a stylus and black paint.

Now, it’s time to make an optional micro mini quilt! Why did I challenge us to create this accessory? First, kids absolutely love having these cute little extras. But, what I appreciate is how the PFAFF creative icon 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine handles even the tiniest pieces without eating the edges. The feeding and IDT System give me complete confidence that no matter the size of the pieces, each stitch will come out ideally! To make our mini quilt, gather 77 scrap fabric pieces, each measuring ¾” x ¾”. Arrange them in any preferred order, and if you like the layout, take a picture with your phone to follow later. Pair the squares with right sides together, and use the chain stitching method to sew them with ⅛” seam allowance. Once all the squares are stitched, press the top of the mini quilt.

Tiny scrap squares for a micro mini quilt are laid out in order on a grey mat and ready to stitch. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

The pieces of a micro mini quilt are ready to stitch.

A close-up of chain stitching tiny squares of fabric with a PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

Chain stitching with a PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System

  1. Layer the top of the mini quilt and the 3½” x 5½” backing piece with the right sides together, pinning them in place.
  2. Stitch around the edges, leaving a 1½” opening for turning.
  3. Turn the piece right side out and press it flat. After pressing, use a quilt clip to secure the opening.
  4. Stitch with a straight stitch, keeping close to the edge.
  5. Finish by quilting with simple, straight lines.

The inside pages of a fabric play book with a mini quilt and a small stuffed fox. PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF ¼” Quilting Foot for IDT System, Mettler 40wt polyester thread, oliso iron

The finished play book, micro mini quilt, and cute toy fox.

Our play book is finished, and it’s been an amazing five days working together. I’m genuinely excited about the results and can’t wait to tackle our following projects as I explore all the beautiful features of the PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine.

Thank you for being part of this journey, and here’s to our next creative adventure!

Sincerely,

Olesya

This is part 5 of 5 in this series

Go back to part 4: mySewnet + creative icon 2 make pretty flower patches for a play book

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Author Olesya Lebedenko is an artist from Ukraine living in Canada, where she works and creates modern pattern designs. She is a teacher, designer, quilter, doll maker, author, magazine contributor, and entrepreneur as the founder and owner of Olesya Lebedenko Design. Her work has been featured in Canadian and Ukrainian publications, she has written countless tutorials and articles, and she has led hundreds of workshops all over Europe and Canada.

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