Make a Donut Plushie with DIY Star MrsWoof
Sew and decorate a soft donut plushie featuring a star character, MrsWoof, using felt, stuffing, safe hand-stitching, and simple embellishments.
Step-by-step guide to make a Donut Plushie with DIY Star MrsWoof
Step 1
Gather all your materials and set them on a clean flat table so you can find everything easily.
Step 2
Draw a donut shape with a hole and a cute star shape on the paper to make templates for the donut and MrsWoof.
Step 3
Cut out both paper templates so you can trace them onto the felt.
Step 4
Use the paper templates to trace two donut rounds onto the donut-colored felt and trace the frosting shape and the star onto their matching felt colors.
Step 5
Cut out all the felt shapes carefully with fabric scissors.
Step 6
Stitch a happy face onto the felt star using embroidery floss to make MrsWoof come alive.
Step 7
Sew the star onto the frosting piece with small neat stitches so MrsWoof stays in place.
Step 8
Decorate the frosting by drawing sprinkles with felt markers or gluing on tiny felt sprinkle shapes.
Step 9
Place the decorated frosting piece on top of one donut felt circle and line it up in the center.
Step 10
Sew the frosting securely to the donut front using small stitches around the frosting edge.
Step 11
Put the second donut felt circle on top and sew around the outer edge leaving a two inch gap for stuffing.
Step 12
Stuff your donut plushie gently with polyester stuffing until it feels soft and puffy.
Step 13
Sew the gap closed with neat stitches so no stuffing can come out.
Step 14
Trim any loose threads and give your donut plushie a final check to make sure MrsWoof looks perfect.
Step 15
Share your finished Donut Plushie featuring MrsWoof on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of polyester stuffing or felt if I can't find them?
If you can't find polyester stuffing or felt, use clean pillow stuffing or cotton batting for the filling and substitute felt by tracing and cutting the donut and frosting shapes from fleece or an old soft T‑shirt before continuing with the tracing and cutting steps.
My seams are coming apart or stuffing leaks out—how do I fix that?
If stuffing leaks or seams come apart, reinforce the outer edge by sewing small neat stitches all the way around, close the two-inch gap carefully at the end with tight stitches and a secure knot so no stuffing can come out.
How can I adapt this project for younger or older kids?
For younger children have an adult pre-cut the felt donut and frosting and let them glue sprinkles and help stuff the donut, while older kids can trace, cut, embroider MrsWoof's face with embroidery floss and sew the two donut rounds together themselves using fabric scissors.
What are some ways to personalize or extend the donut plushie activity?
To personalize the plushie, glue on extra tiny felt sprinkle shapes to the frosting, embroider decorative patterns with different colored embroidery floss around the donut edge, or tuck a ribbon loop into the two-inch gap before stuffing and sewing it closed so you can hang your Donut Plushie.
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Facts about sewing and plush toy crafts for kids
✨ Felt is one of the oldest textiles—people have been making it from matted wool for thousands of years, and it won't fray when cut.
⭐ Naming your plushie (like MrsWoof) helps kids invent stories and bond with their creation, boosting imaginative play.
🍩 Doughnuts originally came in many shapes; the ring (with a hole) became popular because it cooks more evenly and is fun to hold!
🧵 Simple hand stitches like the running stitch or whip stitch are quick to learn and perfect for sewing small plushies safely by hand.
🧸 The teddy bear craze that began in the early 1900s helped make stuffed toys (plushies) a beloved keepsake for kids worldwide.
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