chubby

grplush
imsewing
r eaper
pattern

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chubby
gr im r eaper
plush sewing pattern
Are you ready to pay the ferryman? Because these creepy Grim Reapers are prepared to
shuffle you off to the netherworld!
This pattern will show you how to make a tiny, chubby doll with removable reaper style
hooded robe and scythe. The doll comes in several fun variations including a human
skeleton with a cartoony skull, a cat skeleton with fanged skull, or a simple white cat.
All three options have a simple pudgy body and fit into the classic flowing hooded robes.
There are even ear slots in the hood for the kitty versions. You can make a robe with long
tattered edges or keep it neat and plain. And for a final touch, there's a cute scythe you
can make with a simple disposable chopstick.
Whichever you choose, you'll have an adorable companion standing by your side at even
the darkest of hours.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 3 pattern key

patter n key
Here is a list of all the pattern pieces available. You'll find notes on where you need to
make a choice on design. See below for how the different design options look.
See the next page for where all the templates can be found in the document.

letter piece letter piece letter piece

3 head options: body pieces (F-J): robe (K-O):
Human skull (A): D front kitty ears K front

A1 head front E back kitty ears L1 full robe back

pick one head style: A, B, or C

back with tail

A2 chin F body front L2

slotted hood (O) for a kitty

use tail opening (L2) and
opening
A3 head back G legs M sleeve
Kitty skull (B): H body back N1 basic outer hood
B1 head front I arms N2 hood lining
B2 chin J kitty tail O1
slotted hood
front
B3 head back skip ears if using
Basic kitty (C): human skull (A) O2 outer hood back
O3 hood back lining
C1 head front
scythe (P):
C2 head back
P1 handle
P2 blade

slotted hood
for kitty
ears: (O1-3)
human kitty skull:
skull: (A1-3) (B1-3)

basic
kitty:
(C1-2)
open back
for kitty
tail: (L2)

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 chubby grim reaper plush 4 printing the pattern

patter n layout
To print the pattern, set your computer to print pages 48-62. The print
layout below shows where each piece from the pattern key can be found. If you’re
unfamiliar with printing and assembling a .pdf pattern, read the steps on the next page.

body human skull (A):

pg. 2-3
pieces (all
versions): I F A1 A3 pg. 49-50 of document

pg. 1
pg. 48 of document
1 2 3
G H A2 B2

kitty head (C): pg. 5-6

pg. 52-53 of document
kitty skull (B):
pg. 3-5 applique
templates
pg. 50-52 of
B1 J
document
C2 C1 pg. 7

4 5 6 7
pg. 54 of
document
D
B3 E

robe back robe back

for human:
L1 M for kitty:
pg. 10

8 9 10
pg. 8 pg. 57 of document
pg. 55 of document

K L2

robe hood for kitty: pg. 13-15

pg. 60-62 of document
robe hood scythe:
for human: O1
pg. 11-13 N2 pg. 15
pg. 62 of

11 12 13 14 15
pg. 58-60 of document
document

P1
N1 O2 O3 P2

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 chubby grim reaper plush 5 printing the pattern

assembl ing   patter n

g
To print the pattern, set your computer to print pages 48-62. If you’re
unfamiliar with printing and assembling a .pdf pattern, read the steps below.

1. print the test 2. measure the test 3. collect the pages

square. square With the settings all right, print
At the print dialog box, check Get a ruler and measure the test the remaining pattern pages you
the box that says print at “Actual square to be sure it matches need.. Be sure you have the right
Size” or 100%. Any other selection the dimensions printed in the ones by noting the page numbers
(such as “Fit to page”) will distort pattern. If it’s smaller than the in the corner.
the pattern so it’s slightly larger printed size, increase your printer
or smaller and we don’t want settings. If it’s larger, decrease the
that. Set it to print the test printer settings.
square, found on page 48.

4. trim the margins 5. tape the pages 6. cut the pieces

It’s likely your printer will have a To line up the pattern pages, You can trace the patterns onto
margin that ensures your image match up the corresponding a different paper, or you can also
doesn’t print to the very edge. diamond shapes. Each diamond just cut them straight from the
Assembly will be easier if you will have a letter, so it’s simply printer paper -- be sure that each
trim off this blank margin edge. a matter of matching A1 to A2, piece is fully taped together along
This will give you pages that B3 to B4 and so on. The faint the joins so they don’t fall apart
overlap slightly during assembly. gray lines indicate the border of when you cut them.
If you trim across the gray outline every page; you should be able to
boxes, this will give you pages line those up as well. When the
that don’t overlap but rather butt diamond goes together, tape it in
against each other. place.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 6 starter tools

Starter tools
If you’re new to sewing and a little baffled by all the sewing tools needed to get started,
check out the list here. It describes all the absolute basics for tackling a project in a format that
lets you choose how much you want to spend. Some of these items you might already have around
the house!
As you collect tools for your arsenal over time, consider adding tools that are more job-specific --
these items come with the note suggesting buying all 3. Just buy these in the order shown as your funds
allow. This will build your collection from more generic tools to more specific, and you’ll be able to tackle
more techniques and projects in the future!

GOOD BETTER BEST

your hands! starter mid-range
sewing machine

Takes a bit longer machine machine

than using a Found at Usually found at
machine, but you department stores sewing machine
have more control for $50-150. dealers for
over where All you need is $150-400. Will
you stitch. Great for when you’re a straight and zigzag stitch, and have fewer issues than a cheaper
starting out or fine detail work! preferably variable stitch length. machine. Best if you’re serious
about sewing.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS ALLOW ↓

craft scissors fabric embroidery
Anything that scissors scissors
scissors

will cut paper Cost $5-15 at Tiny and accurate,

and fabric. Might most sewing these are ideal for
cause some stores. Much precise cutting
frustration, but it’ll get you started. sharper and should only be used for work and getting where larger
fabric. Spring-loaded varieties are scissors can’t reach.
easy on your hands.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS ALLOW ↓

all-purpose heavy duty thread
thread thread conditioner
thread

Most basic Nice for hand Prevents tangles

polyester threads sewn parts in your thread
are perfect for that need extra for machine and
plush sewing. strength, like hand-sewing.
Nothing fancy required. attaching heads, eyes, & noses, etc.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS ALLOW ↓

plastic head metal pins ball-point
pins Pins with a metal pins
pins

All-purpose pin in head; safe to iron. Ideal when using

a relatively long Small head is less knit fabrics
length. Big plastic likely to catch in plushes.
head is easy to thread while hand-sewing Ball-point pin tip
see, but melts when ironed. passes through knit fabrics easily.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 7 starter tools

GOOD BETTER BEST

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS ALLOW ↓

sharps universal fabric

needles specific
needles

A basic
hand-sewing Can handle a needles
needle you’ll variety of basic If using special
always need plush fabrics fabric, pick up
regardless of on a sewing machine. Might be needles that are specific to it, such
whether or not you have a machine. troublesome on specialty fabrics. as stretch needles for knits.

chopstick point turner hemostats

point turning

Narrow and Specifically A medical tool

precise, but just designed to turn that’s narrow and
blunt enough points, so it works blunt but also
to avoid poking very intuitively. grips. Turns thin
holes in your Hard to get very pieces and grabs
project. Can find them everywhere. narrow areas though. stuffing. Incredibly useful.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS ALLOW ↓

tape measure ruler/yard quilting ruler
Super cheap stick Measures in
ruler

and great for More accurate two dimensions;

measuring curves. than a tape great for quickly
Flexible so measure since it checking if things
it gets into won’t bend on you are parallel or
hard-to-reach areas. when measuring long distances. perpendicular.

pencils chalk fabric

fabric marking

Usually washes Great on dark marker

out or brushes fabrics. Brushes Specially
away. It’s hard away easily; designed to mark
to mark some even better with fabrics and wash
slippery or fluffy a cloth. Not as away with water.
fabrics. Chalk works better for that. precise as a pencil or a marker. Precise, clear, and easy to use.

↓ CONSIDER BUYING ALL 3 AS FUNDS ALLOW ↓

glue stick hot glue fabric glue
glue & basting

Washable kinds Creates a Ideal glue for

are great for quick-drying, basting fabric
basting fabric strong bond so together. Takes
pieces together it’s great for plush longer to dry but
that are tricky to pieces that are is best suited to
sew. Not the strongest bond, but it’ll awkward to hold together before fabric. More accurate than a glue
do. sewing. stick, so it’s good for small areas.

Seam ripper iron/ironing board

and...

Don’t need anything fancy for this. Unlike other types of sewing, plush
Everyone makes mistakes and projects don’t need much ironing.
everyone needs a seam ripper. But they’re handy for fusible web
applique or for pressing crisp fabrics.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 8 sewing the plush

the doll
The base doll for this pattern features a chubby body and big head with stumpy
arms and legs. The body is constructed flat so the neck can be sewn as one straight line
instead of in a circle. Meanwhile the head has three options: a human skull, cat skull,
and regular cat. All three options are explained in the instructions, so keep an eye out for
which steps apply to your doll.

difficulty: skills used:

• fusible web applique
• sewing curves (straight to curved pieces, inner to
This plush has a bit of curved outer curves, outer to outer curves, etc.)
sewing that might be difficult • basting
for those not accustomed to • darts
it. Be sure to pin your fabrics • matching notches and points
carefully to ensure accurate • ladder stitch
stitching.
makes:
one plush: about 9" tall from bottom of feet to
top of head (10½" to top of cat's ears), 5½" wide
from each side of the head, and 4½" from the front
EXAMPLES: to the back of the head
arms
attached
at neck

stumpy
legs

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paper on
materials: one side

• ¼ yd. of fabric for head (and body if desired)

• for accent body: ¼ yd. of accent fabric
• 4" x 4" scrap of black applique fabric (such
as felt, cotton, flannel, etc.) for skull face or
kitty face adhesive on
• optional 4" x 4" scrap of accent applique the other
fabric for bones
• optional 2" x 2" scrap of accent applique
fabric for accent eyes fusible web
• 4" x 4" - 8" x 8" scrap of light or heavy duty
fusible web A sheet of adhesive that is ironed
onto fabric, so that fabric can then
notions: be applied (i.e. appliqued) to a
new fabric like an iron-on patch.
• matching sewing thread
It comes in pre-packaged sheets
• basic sewing tools (sewing machine,
and by the yard. Brands include
scissors, iron, ironing board, needles, pins,
Wonder Under and Heat n’
fabric marker, seam ripper, point turner or
Bond
chopstick) *see page 6 for more info
• poly-fil stuffing

suggested fabrics:
minky or fleece
fleece Any of the variations of fleece and minky shown
at the left will work nicely for the body of this
pattern. Medium-weight versions with a bit of
anti-pill fleece stretch along the crosswise grain of the fabric work
the best. Try to avoid very thick versions of these
micro fleece fabrics, such as those meant for outdoor apparel.
Stretchy fabrics like these create a squat, round
shape when stuffed. Non-stretchy fabrics, like felt
cuddle fleece or cotton, won’t create this effect and result in an
elongated shape as shown.

minky

long pile minky

minky   vs.   felt

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cutting   fabr ic
g
With your supplies gathered and your pattern printed, you can finally move onto
cutting your fabric. If you’re unfamiliar with the procedure, see the steps here. Also
check out the cutting layout for an at-a-glance view of how your pieces should look.

1. place the 2. pin the 3. cut the fabric 4. clean the fuzz
pattern pattern Using the paper as a For all fur fabrics, shake
Place pattern on the Pin the pattern in place, template, cut out the the excess fuzz away.
fabric, and make sure use pattern weights, or fabric. Cut the required
the stretch line matches trace the outline of the amount according to the
the stretch of the fabric. pattern with a washable pattern.
The nap line should go marker.
in the direction of the
fur.

cutting layout example: human skull doll

skull fabric stre tch body fabric
¼ yd.; 9" long

¼ yd.; 9" long

F H H I I
na p / p i le

na p / p i le

A1 A3 A3 A2

G G G G I I
22” wide 17” wide

cutting layout example: kitty doll

body fabric s t r etch
¼ yd.; 9" long

E E D D G G G G
na p /p il e

C1 C2 C2 J
F H H I I I I
J
43” wide

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before you begin:

1. Briefly read the project instructions so you know what to expect.
2. Transfer any symbols and notches from the paper pattern if you haven’t already.
3. Note that a ¼” seam allowance is used in the project unless otherwise mentioned.

sew ing   plush

g
let’s get started!

1. PREPARE THE FACE APPLIQUE

trace templates hold applique
onto paper side of piece while sliding
fusible web paper away

skull face - black

accent eyes - accent color

a. Grab your fusible web and your face templates and trace the pieces you desire for your doll.
For a skull face, you'll want eye sockets, a nose, and optional accent eyes.
For a regular kitty, you'll want eyes, a mouth, and optional whiskers and eyebrows.
b. Fuse the bumpy (adhesive) side of the fusible web onto the wrong side of your applique fabrics.
For a skull face, the eye sockets and nose should be fused to black, and the accent eyes to
an accent color (like yellow here).
For a kitty face, all the pieces can be fused to black.
c. Cut out the face pieces and arrange your eyes on the head front piece of your choosing
(A1/B1/C1) Set your paper pattern on top of the fabric piece (right sides up). Then, align the
applique piece on top where the placement markings are. Next carefully pull the paper pattern
away while holding the applique piece in place.

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2. FINISH FUSING THE APPLIQUE

add smaller
fuse eye pieces next
sockets first

add bones
for a
skeleton

a. Arrange the eyes first. Fuse the eyes in place with your iron. Use a press cloth (such as a scrap
piece of cotton) if you're using a polyester or fur fabric. This will help avoid melting or harming
the fabric.
b. Next, align the nose and accent eyes (if you're using them) in the same way. Follow the guides
from the paper pattern and the photos.
If you used heavy duty fusible web, you can keep the pieces fused without sewing, or you can
sew them in place a number of ways. I’ve used a zigzag stitch here.
c. If you're making a skeleton, repeat steps 1-2 with your other body pieces so they all have
bones. Including: the ribcage and pelvis for the body front (F), bones for two of the arms
(I), bones for two of the legs (G), and bones for both kitty tails (J) (if applicable).
→ Refer to the next step for some other applique options.

2a. OTHER APPLIQUE OPTIONS

4
2
applique
whip stitch 3
straight 1
stitch

a. Other good options for applique include a straight stitch. This is sewing around the edge of
the applique using the standard stitch on your machine and matching thread. Sew about ⅛" in
from the edge.
b. You can also applique by hand. A whip stitch works well here. Thread a hand-sewing needle
with some matching thread and knot it. Bring the thread up from the back of the project; about
1/8” in from the edge of the applique shape. Bring it down perpendicular from the curve, just
outside of the applique shape. This completes one stitch.
c. For the next stitch, bring the needle back up about 1/8” away from the previous stitch and 1/8”
in from the edge just as in the first stitch. Once again, bring it down just outside the applique
shape. Continue this way until you’ve sewn around the shape.

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For a skull-style head (A or B), continue below. For a regular kitty head
(C), skip to step 5.

3. SEW THE CHIN

human skull (A): kitty skull (B):
line up point 2
at corners

2 2 2 2
2 2

pivot pivot
around around
teeth teeth

a. Grab your skull head front for either a human or kitty (A1 or B1). Also grab the
corresponding chin (A2 or B2). Align the chin over the bottom of the head front so right sides
are facing and the teeth match up. The corners of the chin have point 2 markings that should
match up with the head for help with alignment.
b. Sew the chin to the head between each of the point 2 markings. Be sure to go around the
teeth as well and pivot at each corner.

4. TOP STITCH THE TEETH

human skull (A): kitty skull (B):
clip seam
allowance
between teeth

top stitch top stitch

between teeth between teeth

a. Clip the excess seam allowance between the teeth to reduce

bulk and increase flexibility when the pieces are turned.
Turn the chin area right side out. top stitching:
Sewing from the front side
b. To help really separate the teeth, sew small top stitching of a project, usually for a
lines between each tooth for only about ⅜". There are decorative purpose. Can also
stitching guides on the paper pattern for extra help as well. be used to strengthen fabric.
A slightly longer than
→ Skip ahead to step 6 for a kitty skull and step 8 average stitch length is often
for a human skull. used so the result is more
visible.

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5. SEW THE BOTTOM DARTS

fold along
point of dart blend
stitching
into fold

3 darts along
bottom

a. Grab your kitty head front (C1). Note the small wedges
at the bottom of the piece. These are darts. We're going to
sew them first by folding the front piece in half along the darts:
point of the center dart. This should match up the slanted A wedge-shaped gap found
in a pattern. When sewn in
edges of the dart. fabric, it creates a tuck in
b. Sew the dart starting at the opening and working toward the fabric and develops a 3D
the fold of the fabric. Try to blend your stitching into the shape. The diagonal sides
of the wedge are the legs;
fold so it makes a smooth transition and a rounder finish. these are matched up and
c. Repeat with the other two darts on each side of the center sewn to the point of the
dart.
dart for three darts total.

6. SEW THE FRONT EARS

sew along
line up bend head front single notched
notches to fit along ear edge

a. Next, grab your front ears (D). The straight edge of these ears will attach to the inner
curve along the top of the head front (B1 or C1). There are notch markings for extra help
(so the pieces don't get flipped the wrong way).
b. Grab one of the inner curves of the head front and stretch the fabric so the single notches
match up. Pin the fabrics together.
c. Sew the head front to the ear along the single notched edge.

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7. FINISH THE FRONT EARS

a. Repeat with the other sew both ears kitty skull (B):
front ear (D) on the
other side of the head
front (B1 or C1).
b. When complete, the ears
should look something
like the second photo. The
example shows the kitty
skull version (B1).

8. SEW THE TOP DART

kitty head (C):
fold along blend stitching
point of dart into fold
blend stitching
into fold

a b b c
a. Grab your head so far and now focus on the center top dart. Fold the entire head in half with
right sides facing so the slanted edges of the dart match up.
b. Sew the dart starting at the opening and working toward the fold of the fabric. Try to blend
your stitching into the fold so it makes a smooth transition and a rounder finish.
c. When complete, this should make your head front much more rounded.

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9. SEW THE HEAD BACK DARTS

two head
fold back pieces
along blend
point of stitching
dart into fold

a. Grab your head back pieces (A3, B3, or C2). These pieces also have darts along the bottom.
Sew them the same way as the previous ones. Start by folding along the point of the dart.
b. Sew from the opening down to the fold, and blend your stitching into the fold.
c. Repeat with both head back pieces so you have two total.
→ For a human skull, skip ahead to step 11.

10. SEW THE BACK EARS

a. Grab your back ear
line up double
pieces (E). We're going to notches bend
head back
attach them to the head to line up
back pieces just like with notches
the head front in step 6.
This time, they're marked
with double notches.
b. Stretch the inner curve of
the head back to fit along
the back ear so the double
notches match up.
a b
c. Sew the head back to the sew along two head
ear along this edge. double-notched back pieces
edge
d. Repeat with both head
back and back ear pieces
so you have two backs
total.

c d

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11. SEW THE HEAD BACK PIECES

pieces are only
joined at top corner
stop at
opening for
turning

a. Grab both of your head back pieces (A3, B3, or C2). Align them with right sides facing and
raw edges matching up.
b. If you haven't already, locate the opening for turning marking found on the paper pattern for
the head back. Transfer the markings over to the wrong side of the fabrics you've just stacked.
Sew from the top corner of the piece down to the beginning of the opening for turning and
stop.
c. When complete, this should leave the head back pieces only attached at the upper corner.

12. SEW THE HEAD

human skull (A): kitty head (C):
line up points
1, 2, & 3
3
3
3
3
2
2 2
2 2
1 2
2 2

1 1 1 1 leave
1
1
neck
leave 1 open
neck open

a. Grab your head front so far as well as your head back pieces. The outer edge of the
head front will join all around the head back. These areas have numbered markings for easy
identification, points 1, 2, and 3. Pin the head front to the head back from points 1 through 3.
For a kitty head, be sure the ears and ear seams also line up.
b. Sew the head front to the head back all the way around points 1, 2, and 3. Leave the bottom
open for the neck later.
For a kitty head (B or C), be sure to pivot at the ears.

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13. CLIP AND TURN THE HEAD

human skull (A): kitty head (C):
clip seam allowance
at ear seams

a. For a kitty head, be sure to clip the seam allowances at the corners between the head and
the ears. Also trim the seam allowances at the tips of the ears to reduce bulk.
b. Turn the head right side out to complete!
→ Set aside your head for a moment while we work on the body.

14. ATTACH THE FRONT LEGS

a. Grab your body front body & leg curves line up
(F) and leg pieces (G). will come together points 4 & 5
Grab the pieces with the 5
bone applique attached (if 4
5
using). 4
The legs will be attached 5 5
5
to the bottom curves of 5
4 4
the body front. They're 4 4
also labeled with
a b
numbered points to help
with alignment.
b. Stretch the curve of the
body front to fit along the sew along
curves
top of the leg. Match up repeat for
points 4 and 5. 5 4 both legs

c. Sew along the edge with

points 4 and 5.
d. Repeat with your
remaining leg piece on
the other side of the body
front, and it should have
both legs attached as
c d
shown.

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15. SEW THE BODY DART

a. Find the dart on the
center bottom of your fold
blend
body piece (F) and sew along point
stitching
of dart
it similarly to previous into fold
darts. Fold it in half along
the point of the dart and
match up the slanted
lines.
b. Sew the dart starting at
the opening and work
down to the point. Blend
your stitching into the fold
for a smoother transition
and a rounder finish.

16. ATTACH THE BACK LEGS

a. Grab your body back body & leg curves
pieces (H) and your will come together line up
points 4 & 5
remaining two legs (G).
These should be the blank 5

legs, with no applique. 5 4

Just like in step 14, the 5 5 4
inner curve of the body 5 4 4
5

will attach to the top 4 4

curves of the legs.
b. Bend the body to line
up with the leg pieces,
a b
matching up points 4 and
5. sew along
curves
c. Sew the body to the back repeat for
between points 4 and 5. both legs
5
4
d. Repeat with the remaining
leg piece and body back
piece so you have a pair.

c d

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17. SEW THE SIDES

a. Grab your body front front & back match up
and back pieces so far. will join at sides point 5
We're going to attach the
back to the front at the
sides, but only going part
way down the leg. 5
b. Line up one of the back
pieces with the front piece,
matching up the leg seam
(point 5). a b
c. Start sewing at the upper
corner and go past the leg sew only partway repeat on
seam (point 5) and stop down side both sides
after about 1". We'll finish
sewing the rest later. stop
Repeat with your a little
remaining body back piece after
point 5
on the other side. 5 5

d. Open up the body when

complete, and this should
leave one even edge along
the top for the neck.
c d

18. SEW THE ARMS

leave open
for turning

a. Grab your arm pieces (I). Take two and align them with right sides facing and raw edges
matching up.
b. Sew them together along the curved edges. Leave the straight edge free for turning the arm
right side out later.
c. Turn the arms right side out through the opening you left before.

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19. BASTE THE ARMS

align arms over baste arms
side seams to neck edge
stuff lightly

a. Stuff the arms (I) lightly with stuffing to avoid extra

bulk. Leave them empty near the top since we'll be
attaching the arms to the body next. basting:
A form of temporary sewing meant
b. Take your arm and align it over the side seam (from to hold pieces in place. A long
step 17) so the raw edges align with the neck edge. stitch length is often used for this
Make sure your bone applique is facing up. reason. The finished result is not
meant to be seen and sometimes is
c. Baste the arms to the top edge of the body to hold it even removed later (depending on
in place while we add the head. your project).

20. SEW THE NECK

center seam matches sew along
open to neck notch neck edge
up neck
edge of
head

a. Grab your head from before. Open up the neck edge and it should make one continuous line.
We'll be attaching this to the neck edge of the body.
Note that the center front of the body (F) has a notch which will match up with the center
notch on the chin (A2/B2) or the center dart on the kitty head front (C1).
b. Align the head over the body, matching up the center notch along the neck edge. Pin the
fabrics together.
c. Sew the head to the body along the neck edge.

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21. SEW THE CENTER BACK

a. Flip the head upward.
b. Then flip the head so it's
wrong side out.
c. Next, turn the plush onto
its side. This should show flip head
how the back of the head wrong
side out
now joins with the back of
the body.

a b
Pin the back edge fabrics
together, matching up the
neck seams and working
down to the bottom corner
leave
of the body (between the line open for
legs). up back turning
edges
d. Sew the back edge of
the plush, starting at the
sew
bottom of the opening down to
for turning on the head bottom
back. Work down past the corner
neck seam and finally stop
at the bottom corner of
the body. This should leave
c d
an opening in the back of
the head.

22. FINISH THE LEGS

continue
seams
from
step 17
flip
front
side up
sew
around
line legs
up legs

a. Next, flip the body so the front is facing up (still wrong side out).
b. We'll be sewing the rest of the legs together, so line up the outer edges of the legs as well
as the edge in between the legs. The back seam (from step 21) and the body dart (step 15)
should line up.
c. Sew around one leg, across the space in between, then around the other leg. This should
continue your stitching where you stopped in step 17 for the sides.

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23. CLIP & TURN THE PLUSH

flip
right side
out

clip seam stuff

allowance at legs
corners first

a. Clip the seam allowance at the corners between the legs. This will help increase flexibility in
those areas when the body is turned next.
b. Turn the body right side out through the opening in the back of the head.
c. Begin stuffing the body firmly with stuffing. Start with legs, getting plenty into the tips so they
don't deflate later.

24. STUFF THE PLUSH

fill up corners
fill up body so there are no
wrinkles

fill teeth
very firmly

a. Next, fill up the body firmly so there are no longer wrinkles in the seams and darts.
b. If you have a skull head, be sure to get plenty into each tooth using hemostats or a chopstick
to really push the stuffing into the corners and the stuffing won't slip out later.
c. Finally fill up the rest of the head with stuffing. Be sure to get lots of stuffing into the corners
of the ears to help fill them out and so there are no wrinkles in the fabric.

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25. CLOSE UP THE HEAD

bring ladder
needle stitch 2 1
out near closed
one
edge of
opening

4
3 seam allowance
(folded inside)

a. Once the plush is stuffed, make sure the seam allowances in the opening are tucked inside and
prepare to ladder stitch it closed. Thread a hand-sewing needle and knot it at the end. Insert
the needle from the inside of the opening and out of the plush near one edge of the opening.
This will leave the knot inside the plush.
b. Continue from here doing a ladder stitch. Take a 1/8” stitch into the fold of one side of the
opening, then go across and take another. Keep going down the opening until you reach the
end.

26. CLIP THE THREADS

a. When you’re finished,
stitch a knot into the
end of the seam. Then
insert the needle near the
finished knot and out of bring
the plush about 1-2” away. needle out
1"-2" away
b. Pull the thread through pull at
thread while
and hold it taut while clipping
snipping the thread. The
excess thread should sink
back inside the plush -- all
hidden! → If you're making a human-style doll, you're
done! Move on to page 27 to make the robe! If you're
making a kitty, continue ahead for the tail.

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27. SEW THE TAIL

leave open
for turning

a. Grab both of your tail pieces (J). Align them with right sides facing and raw edges matching.
b. Sew the tail pieces together around the curved edge. Leave the straight edge free for turning
the piece right side out later.
c. Turn the tail right side out through the opening.

28. CINCH THE TAIL CLOSED

stuff stitch around pull at thread to
semi-firmly opening of tail cinch closed

a. Stuff the tail (J) semi-firmly with stuffing so

it takes shapes and looks full.
gathering:
b. Grab a hand sewing needle and thread it. Sew The process of shortening the length of
a gathering stitch around the opening of the a piece of fabric by sewing long stitches
tail. through it. When the thread is pulled, it
forms small folds that ruffle the fabric.
c. Pull at the gathering thread to cinch the tail
closed, then sew a few knots into the center of
gathering stitch:
the cinched fabric to secure it closed. A long version of the running stitch, which
is a stitch done by weaving the needle in
and out of a length of fabric going along a
line. The long stitches (about ¼”-½” long)
gather the fabric when pulled later.

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29. ATTACH THE TAIL

a. Grab your cinched tail
align about
and align it over the 1¼" above
center back of your kitty. center bottom
Align it about 1¼" up from
the center seam found
between the legs. Try
not to go any higher, or
the opening in the robe
might not line up with the ladder stitch
to body
tail.
b. Attach the tail to the
doll using a ladder stitch
around the base.

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robe
This robe has just what you need to pull off the Grim Reaper look. It's fully lined so
you can use a fun or spooky fabric inside for a great pop of color. It has long flowing
sleeves and also an option for a tattered flowing bottom.
Meanwhile the hood comes in a basic version for the human doll or a slotted version
that accommodates cat ears.

difficulty: skills used:

• sewing curved pieces
• attaching sew-in snaps or
This garment has a bit of curved sewing that
hook-and-loop tape
makes things difficult, so be sure to sew slowly
• finishing fabric edges
and pivot frequently.
Note that the slotted cat ear hood is a bit suggested fabrics:
harder to sew, but there are easier alternatives • This garment is very forgiving
explained too; keep an eye out for them. and works nicely in any light to
materials & notions: medium weight woven fabric
like cotton or flannel. But even
• ⅓ yd. of main fabric thin fleece and minky work.
• ⅓ yd. of lining fabric • Soft fabrics look especially
• closures: one large sew-in snap (about robe-like. It helps to pair a soft
½" wide), or ½" of hook-and-loop tape fabric outside with a crisp fabric
for the lining.
EXAMPLES:

cotton outer, fleece outer,

flannel outer, minky lining slots for
cotton lining cotton lining
kitty ears

secures at
optional open back for top neck
tattered bottom kitty tail

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1. TRIM THE TEMPLATES

a. Before you cut your
fabric, decide if you want if desired,
trim tattered
your robe to have tatters shapes
along the bottom. On the
finished robe they look like
the first photo.
b. If you'd like to keep them,
cut out the template
along the long dashed
line when you're near the tattered
version:
bottom
If you'd like to remove
them, cut out the template
along the solid line all the
way around.

cutting layout examples:

human style kitty style
outer robe outer robe
⅓ yd.; 12” long

⅓ yd.; 12” long

N1 N1 L K K O2 O2 L K K
gr a i n

gr a i n

O1 O1

M M M M
39” wide 40” wide

lining outer robe

⅓ yd.; 12” long

⅓ yd.; 12” long

N2 N2 L K K L K K
gr a in

g r a in

O1 O1 O3 O3

M M M M
35” wide 37” wide

before you begin:

1. Briefly read the project instructions so you know what to expect.
2. Transfer any symbols and notches from the paper pattern if you haven’t already.
3. Note that a ¼” seam allowance is used unless otherwise mentioned.

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sew ing   r obe

g
let’s get started!

2. SEW THE SIDES

line up front sew along
and back at sides side edges open up
pieces

a. Grab your robe front and back pieces (K & L1/L2) from the outer fabric. Align the front
pieces with the back at the side seams -- these are the straight edges beneath the armholes.
Bring right sides together and line up the raw edges.
b. Sew the robe front pieces to the back at the sides only.
c. If using a crisp fabric, press the seam allowances to one side.

3. SEW & ALIGN THE LINING

a. Repeat step 2 with your
repeat with align outer
lining fabrics the same lining fabric and lining
way.
b. Align your robe outer
fabric with the lining so
right sides are facing and
raw edges match up.

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4. SEW THE FRONT & BOTTOM EDGES

a. If your robe has bottom
tatters, you'll want to
transfer the seam lines trim seam
allowance for
around all the strange tatters
shapes. Start by trimming
away the seam allowance
along the bottom edge of
your robe pattern pieces.
b. Use this trimmed paper trace seam

a b
allowance from paper
as a template to trace the
seam line onto the wrong
side of your robe fabrics.
c. Sew the outer robe to the non-tattered
version:
lining along the center
front and bottom edges.
d. Photo D shows what it
might look like if your
robe doesn't have tatters.
sew along front
edges and bottom

c d

5. TRIM & TURN THE ROBE

a. Trim the excess seam
allowance at the corners baste along
raw edges
of the robe to reduce bulk
before turning the piece
right side out. If your robe
has tatters, be especially
careful trimming around
the strange shapes. trim seam
allowance
b. Turn the robe right side between shapes
out and define the shapes
with chopsticks or a
similar turning tool.
If your fabric is a little slippery, you may want to baste the raw edges together. Baste the outer
robe to the lining along the upper edges, including the neckline and armholes. This is so the
fabric can be treated as one piece for future steps. We won’t need to separate the outer robe
from the lining for this piece from here on out.

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6. SEW THE SLEEVE EDGES

align outer sleeve
with lining

baste along
raw edges

sew along
bottom edge

a. Grab your sleeve pieces (M). Take one from outer fabric and one from lining fabric. Align
them with right sides facing and raw edges matching up.
b. Sew the sleeve pieces together along the bottom outer curved edge.
c. Turn the sleeve right side out and press it flat. If your fabric is slippery, baste the lining and
the outer robe fabric together, since we’ll be treating the sleeve as one piece for future steps.
Repeat this step with your remaining sleeve piece for two sleeves total.

7. ATTACH THE SLEEVES

align armholes from sew along
sleeve and robe repeat with
armhole edge both sleeves

a. Next is to attach the sleeve (M) to the armhole of the robe. The tight curve with the side
seam in the middle is the robe armhole. This will attach to the inner curve of the sleeve.
Align the armhole on the sleeve to fit around the armhole on the robe so the outer fabrics are
facing.
b. Stitch the armhole to the sleeve along this edge. If using a woven fabric, finish the seam
allowance when complete.
to finish the seams: either sew a zigzag stitch/straight stitch along the edge of the
seam allowance, use fray block on the edge, or trim the seam allowance with pinking shears
(zigzagging is used in these photos).
c. Repeat with your remaining sleeve piece and the other armhole so both sleeves are attached.

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8. SEW THE SLEEVES

line up sew along
flip sleeves straight edges straight edges
right side out of sleeve

a. Flip your robe over so the lining side is facing up and flip the sleeves (M) so the outer fabric
is facing out.
b. Line up the straight edges of the sleeves so the outer fabrics are facing each other.
c. Sew across this straight edge to complete the sleeve

9. FINISH THE SLEEVES

a. Repeat with the other repeat for
both sleeves flip right
sleeve for two total. side out
b. Turn the sleeves right side
out when complete. The
top edge of the robe will
now make one continuous
edge.
→ Set the robe aside for
a quick moment while
we construct the hood.

If you're making a basic hood (N) for a human-style head, continue to

step 10. If you're making a slotted hood (O) for a kitty plush, skip ahead
to step 12.

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10. SEW THE BASIC HOOD

line up outer sew along top
hood pieces and back edges

repeat with
lining pieces

a. Grab your basic hood pieces (N1 & N2). Take two from your outer fabric and line them up
with right sides facing and raw edges aligning.
b. Sew them together along the top and center back edges. This is the longer curved edge, but
it's also labeled on the paper pattern for easy identification.
c. Repeat this step with your lining pieces as well.

11. SEW THE HOOD FRONT EDGE

nestle lining piece turn
into outer hood sew hood
along right
front side out
edge

a. Take your basic hood lining piece (N2) and turn it right side out. Nestle the lining into
the outer hood with right sides facing and all the raw edges matching up.
b. Sew the hood pieces together along the front edge. Leave the neck edge open for turning.
c. Clip the seam allowance at the tip of the outer hood to help turn the shape cleanly. Turn the
hood right side out through the opening in the neck. Define the points at the tip of the hood
with a chopstick or similar turning tool. Press the front edge lightly to help hold the shape of
the hood in place.
→ Skip ahead to step 26 to attach the robe. The next several steps are for the slotted
hood (O).

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12. SEW THE SLOTTED HOOD PIECES

sew along top and
align back edges only
back
pieces
align
front
pieces

a. Grab your slotted hood front pieces (O1). Align the two outer fabric pieces with right
sides facing and raw edges matching up.
b. Grab your slotted hood back pieces (O2). Align the two outer fabric pieces with right
sides facing and raw edges matching up.
c. Sew the pieces along the center top and back edges. For the front piece, that's the straight
edge above the ear slots. For the back piece, that's the curved edge opposite the ear slots.
These edges are also labeled on the paper pattern for easy identification.

13. SEW THE LINING PIECES

a. Clip the seam allowances
at the tight corners and
curves at the back of the
outer hood back
piece. This is so the odd
shapes turn cleanly when
the hood is turned right sew lining
trim pieces
side out later. seam
allowances
b. Repeat step 12 with your at tight
hood lining pieces corners
(O1 & O3).

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14. JOIN THE FRONT TO THE BACK

a. Grab both of your sewn
align middle
hood front and back edges sew
pieces. Take both pieces front to
from your outer fabric back at
middle
and line up the middle
edges. This is the seam
that goes down the middle
of the ear slots. These
edges are also labeled on
a b
the paper pattern for easy
identification.
b. Sew the hood front to the
back along the middle leave ear
repeat slots open
edge. on other
side
c. Line up the middle edge
on the other side of the
hood and sew it as well.
d. When sewn your pieces
should start to make more
of a hood shape. They'll
just have a big opening in
the top for the ear slots.
c d

15. ALIGN THE EAR SLOTS

repeat with nestle lining line up curves
lining pieces into outer hood of ear slots

a. Repeat step 14 with your lining pieces (O1 & O3).

b. Turn your hood lining right side out and your outer hood wrong side out. Nestle the
hood lining into the outer hood with right sides facing.
c. Line up the raw edges of the two fabrics around the ear slots. Line up the curves and also the
seams from step 14. Pin the fabrics together.

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16. SEW THE EAR SLOTS

sew
around
ear
slots

leave center clip seam

areas open allowances at
curves

a. Sew the hood lining to the outer hood around the inner curves of the ear slots. Sew the ear
slots only and leave the straight edges between the curves open.
b. The second photo shows what this looks like from the top.
c. Clip the seam allowance at the curves to help increase flexibility when the pieces are turned.

17. TURN THE HOOD

tuck lining
through ear slots

side
view:

center
areas are
still open

a. Flip the hood right side out by tucking the hood lining through the ear slots.
b. Press the edges of the seam from step 16 so the curves look crisp and flat.
c. The third photo shows how your hood should look from the side.

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Sewing the center area, easy vs.

pretty:
Up next is joining the raw edges of the center of the hood. Step
18 shows a fast & easy version, while steps 19-20 are trickier, but
yield a prettier result.

18. SEW THE CENTER AREA

a. Grab the center area of
your hood back (O2/3)
and align it with the
hood front (O1). Line
up the raw edges with the
outer hood fabrics facing
each other.
b. Sew the hood front to sew center
the hood back, going line up edges together
through all the layers of center panels
fabric (hood & lining).
Use the regular ¼" seam
allowance.
Skip ahead to step 21.

19. TUCK THE CENTER BACK INTO THE FRONT

center tuck center back
back into center front

flip center
center front wrong
front side out

a. Separate the center sections from your hood front (O1) and back (O2/3). This is the
middle area between the two ear slots.
b. Take your hood front center section and flip it so the wrong side of the fabric is facing out.
c. Tuck the hood back center section inside the hood front so right sides are facing. The lining
and outer fabrics should be matching up.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 38 sewing the robe

20. SEW THE HOOD CENTER

center area
nestle center back is now joined
in between center
front layers

sew through
all layers

a. Viewed head on, you'll see the hood back section (O2/3) is sandwiched inside the hood
front fabric (O1). Line up the raw edges by adjusting the fabrics as best you can.
b. Sew the hood front to the back along that short edge where the raw edges line up. Use the
regular ¼" seam allowance.
c. Turn the hood right side out, and the center area should be joined securely at the seam. The
one large ear slot hole should now have two separate ear slots.

Sewing the hood front; easy vs. pretty

Up next is joining the raw edges of the front of the hood. Step 21 shows
a version that's less complex. Meanwhile steps 22-25 are a more complex
technique, but leaves the hood looking more nicely finished.

21. EDGE STITCH THE HOOD FRONT

separate tuck
outer fabric under ¼" sew
from lining for lining fabrics
and outer together
hood along front
edge

a. Take your hood so far and place it on its side, outer fabric facing out.
Separate the outer fabric from the lining fabric.
b. Turn under the front edge of the outer fabric and lining fabric by ¼". Press the folds in place to
hold them for the next step.
c. Align the outer fabric and lining fabric by matching up the folds. Then you can either edge
stitch the hood together along the fold, or ladder stitch it by hand. Skip ahead to step 26.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 39 sewing the robe

22. SEPARATE THE HOOD PIECES

separate ear slots
outer fabric in center
and lining
turn lining outer
hood on hood
its side

a. Grab your hood so far and place it on its side with the outer fabric facing out.
b. Separate the outer fabric from the lining fabric.
c. Then separate the entire hood outer fabric and lining so the lining is on one side, the outer
fabric is on the other, and the ear slots are in the middle.

23. ALIGN THE HOOD FRONT EDGE

tuck upper layers line up pin
into center bottom together
layers first few
inches

a. Take the layer of lining and outer fabric on top and tuck it into the center. This is meant to
give you access to the lining and outer fabric on the bottom. These fabrics should have the
right side facing up.
b. Take the lining and outer fabric on each side and align them together with right sides facing.
c. Start at the bottom corner where the front edge meets the neck. Pin about 3" of the fabric
together and take it to your machine.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 40 sewing the robe

24. SEW THE HOOD FRONT EDGE

pull
out more or take the hood
sew fabric from out to pull more
first inside
few
inches

a. Start sewing the hood lining to the outer fabric, starting at the corner. Sew as far as you can go
until the fabric no longer lines up. This should be about 3" or so.
b. Leave your needle and presser foot down. Reach in between the fabrics you've been sewing and
pull out more of the hood fabrics towards you.
The part you've already sewn will then shift into the back end. You're essentially sewing an
inverted loop, so as you pull more from the front, the rest will shift into the back.
For sewing, you'll need to continually stop and grab more fabric from inside and pull it out
before you can continue.
c. Or alternatively, if this makes you feel more comfortable, you could also take the hood out of
the machine to pull out more fabric bit by bit.

25. FINISH THE FRONT EDGE

a. Continue sewing the front
edge of the hood following sew across
the guidance from step 24 entire hood
front turn
until you reach the other right
corner of the hood front. side
out
b. Then you can finally turn
the hood right side out.
This should complete the
front edge of the hood
in spite of the ear slots
getting in the way. The
neck edge will still be
open.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 41 sewing the robe

26. SEW THE ROBE TO THE HOOD

align robe with sew robe to
separate outer hood outer hood only
& lining at neck outer hood only

a. Grab your hood and separate the outer hood fabric from the lining.
b. Retrieve your robe from before and spread it out so the neck edge makes a continuous line.
We’ll be attaching this to the hood next.
Take the neck edge of your robe and align it over the outer fabric of the hood only. Match up
the center back marking with the center hood seam. The neckline corners should match up as
well.
c. Sew the robe to the outer hood fabric only along this neck edge.

27. TUCK THE ROBE INSIDE THE HOOD

turn hood tuck robe
wrong side out into hood line up robe lining
with hood lining

a. Flip the hood wrong side out.

b. Open up the hood, grab your robe, and stuff it inside the hood.
c. Next, line up the neck edge of the robe and hood once again. This time match up the hood
lining with the robe lining. This should completely encase the robe.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 42 sewing the robe

28. FINISH SEWING THE HOOD

leave open clip seam allowance

for turning at corners turn right
side out

a. Sew the robe to the hood along the neck edge again, but this time leave an opening for
turning in the middle, about 3-4” long.
b. When complete, trim the excess seam allowance at the corners of the neck to reduce bulk.
c. Turn the hood right side out through the opening and your robe should look something like the
third photo.

29. ATTACH THE CLOSURE

sew one side
overlap of closure to
robe at inner corner
corner of
neck

ladder stitch sew other

opening closed side to outer
corner

a. Turn under the seam allowance in the opening left in step 28 and ladder stitch it to the robe to
close it up.
b. Dress the robe on your doll to see where it overlaps at the corner of the neck. Mark where the
robe overlaps and use it as a guide to place your closure. You can also follow the placement
guides on the paper pattern as a place to start.
c. Depending on your closure (either hook-and-loop tape or sew-in snap) attach one half on the
outside of the robe in one corner of the neck. Then attach the other half on the inside of the
robe in the corner of the neck.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 43 sewing the scythe

scythe
Your doll just wouldn't read as a Grim Reaper without the iconic scythe! To make
things crafter friendly, this little prop is made from a disposable chopstick. Which should
hopefully be easy to find from your last takeout order! Attached is a lightly stuffed blade
to help keep its shape. It also features a length of elastic along the handle to help wrap
onto your doll's hand for easy carrying.

difficulty: EXAMPLE:

minky handle
& blade
This project has a decent bit of
hand sewing both in closing up the
handle and attaching the blade, but
the techniques themselves are very
basic.
materials & notions:
• ⅛ yd. (or 10" x 3") of fabric for
handle elastic for
• ¼ yd. (or 10" x 6") of fabric for securing onto
blade doll's hand
• One disposable wooden
chopstick, about 8" long
• 2" of narrow elastic (about ¼" stuffed blade
wide) for structure
• Poly-fil stuffing

skills used:
• sewing curved pieces
• ladder stitch
• using elastic
suggested fabrics: chopstick
inside handle
• This design works best in the for structure
same soft plush fabrics used
for the doll, such as fleece or
minky. It helps provide some
cushion around the chopstick
handle.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 44 sewing the scythe

handle st r etch
blade
fabric P1

⅛ yd.; 4.5” long

P2 P2

¼ yd.; 9” long
n a p/ pile
cutting
layout:

n a p/ pile
10” wide

10” wide

before you begin:

1. Briefly read the project instructions so you know what to expect.
2. Transfer any symbols and notches from the paper pattern if you haven’t already.
3. Note that a ¼” seam allowance is used unless otherwise mentioned.

1. BASTE THE ELASTIC

align ends of ends of elastic extend
elastic onto handle ¼" beyond fabric

a. Grab your elastic piece and your handle (P1). If you haven't already, locate the elastic
placement lines found on the paper pattern for the handle. Place the ends of your elastic piece
on the right side of your handle fabric. Align the ends along each of these placement lines so
it makes a little U shape. Allow the elastic to extend beyond the fabric by about ¼" on each
side for extra insurance.
b. Baste the elastic to the handle piece within the seam allowance. Back stitch several times over
the elastic so it makes a strong hold and won't weaken with use.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 45 sewing the scythe

2. SEW THE HANDLE

fold handle in leave open
half lengthwise for turning turn right
side out

a. Take your handle piece (P1) and fold it in half lengthwise with right sides facing so it makes
an even skinnier piece. Match up the raw edges of the fabric.
b. If you haven't already, locate the opening for turning markings found on the paper pattern
for the handle. The opening is quite long to allow plenty of room to insert the chopstick. Sew
the handle together around the raw edges, leaving the long opening for turning in the center.
Curve around the ends of the piece and sew into the fold of the fabric.
c. Turn the handle right side out through the opening in the center.

3. CLOSE UP THE HANDLE

insert stretch fabric to ladder
chopstick fit other end stitch closed
into one end

a. Grab your chopstick and insert it into the handle. Insert it through the opening at one end,
pushing the chopstick to one side.
b. Next, stretch the fabric so it covers the other end of the chopstick.
c. Tuck in the seam allowance from the opening for turning. Ladder stitch the handle closed to
completely conceal the chopstick inside.

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 chubby grim reaper plush 46 sewing the scythe

4. SEW THE BLADE

trim seam
leave open allowance at
for turning corners

a. Grab your blade pieces (P2). Align them with right sides facing and raw edges matching up.
b. If you haven't already, locate the opening for turning markings on the paper pattern for the
blade. Transfer them over to the wrong side of the fabrics you've just stacked.
Sew the blade pieces together all around the shape, but leave an opening for turning along
the middle of the straight side.
c. Trim the excess seam allowance at the tip of the blade to reduce bulk when it's turned later.

5. STUFF THE BLADE

a. Turn the blade (P2)
right side out through the
opening in the side.
b. Stuff the blade
semi-firmly, enough so it
stands up on its own and
doesn't droop when you turn right stuff so it
side out stands on
hold it by one end. its own

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 chubby grim reaper plush 47 sewing the scythe

6. ATTACH THE BLADE

a. Take your stuffed blade align with
(P2) and align the open handle
end along the top end of
your handle (P1). Make
sure the tip of the scythe
is pointing down.
b. Ladder stitch the blade
ladder
to the handle all the way stitch to
around the straight edge. blade tip
handle
This should also close up points down
the opening in the blade
piece as well.

7. DRESS IT ON
wrap elastic
a. To dress it on your doll, stretch open the elastic and
around hand wrap it around the hand of your doll! Now they're
ready for a trip to the underworld!

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