Description
This felt craft kit has everything needed to stitch and stuff your own little cat, with a cream felt body, pink inner ears, a red dress and a tiny red handbag with a pink flap. Inside you will find the felt pieces cut to shape, soft polyester stuffing, cotton threads in red, pink, black and cream, a plastic needle and an illustrated sheet of step-by-step instructions. Once stitched and stuffed, the finished cat measures about 20cm by 10cm, a size that sits nicely on a shelf. Her face has black eyes and whiskers, a pink nose and a small smiling mouth, while her dress carries rows of pink scalloped stitching and her red shoes are tied with neat crossed stitches.
We think it makes a calm, absorbing project for a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table. The illustrated instructions walk through each stage, from threading the needle and tying a knot to finishing off neatly on the back of each piece, so hand sewing with felt becomes a gentle way to learn simple stitches. The printed tube keeps every piece together between sessions and reads 'Sew your own Kitty' on the front, with a picture of the finished cat, so it is easy to put down and pick up again. When she is done, she looks sweet on a bedroom shelf, a windowsill or a dressing table.
The pieces join with simple stitches around their edges, and the cream thread outlining her shape is part of her handmade charm, so a few uneven stitches only add character. Felt is soft and easy to handle, and the polyester stuffing gives her a gently padded feel. Once she is made, a light brush or a wipe with a barely damp cloth keeps the felt looking fresh. For a gift, tie a ribbon around the tube and it is ready to hand over just as it is.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Kit pieces: felt; stuffing: polyester; threads: cotton; needle: plastic |
| Length |
10cm |
| Width |
20cm |
| Weight |
0.014KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the sew your own cat kit?
The kit holds felt pieces cut to shape, polyester stuffing, cotton threads in red, pink, black and cream, a plastic needle and illustrated step-by-step instructions.
How big is the finished felt cat?
Once stitched and stuffed, the finished felt cat measures approximately 20cm by 10cm, which is a nice size for a shelf or windowsill.
Does the craft kit come with instructions?
Yes, an illustrated sheet takes you step by step through threading the needle, tying a knot, stitching each piece and finishing off neatly on the back.
What is the needle made of?
The needle is made of plastic. It comes with cotton threads in four colours, ready for stitching the felt pieces together and adding her details.
Does it make a good gift?
We think so. The printed tube shows the finished cat and keeps every piece together, so it needs little more than a ribbon to give.
How do I care for the finished cat?
As general good practice for felt, give her a light brush or a wipe with a barely damp cloth rather than soaking her in water.