Description
This felt craft kit holds everything you need to stitch and stuff your own koala, from the pre-cut body pieces to the soft filling that plumps him out. The body is a gentle blue felt, with darker grey felt for the ears and nose and a red felt scarf stitched with pink stripes to wrap around his neck. Little felt circles make the eyes and rosy cheeks, so his friendly face comes together one piece at a time. Once he is sewn and stuffed, the finished koala measures about 19cm long and 10cm wide, a cuddly size that sits happily in two hands.
The body pieces arrive with their stitching holes already punched around the edges, which takes the guesswork out of a first sewing project and makes this a lovely way to learn to sew. A step-by-step instruction sheet walks you through threading the needle, tying a knot, finishing each stitch and joining the pieces, with simple drawings for each stage. It suits a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table or a rainy weekend indoors, and once the last stitch is tied the koala is ready to sit on a bedroom shelf, a desk or the end of a bed.
The kit pieces are cut from felt, the stuffing is polyester, the threads are cotton in several colours and the needle is plastic. Everything comes packed in a round tube printed with a smiling koala in his scarf, which keeps the pieces together and doubles as tidy storage between sewing sessions. Once finished, the felt koala is best kept clean by dusting with a soft dry cloth or dabbing any marks gently with a damp cloth. We think it makes a thoughtful present for anyone keen to pick up a needle, and the printed tube means it is ready to hand over just as it comes, no wrapping needed.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Kit pieces: felt; stuffing: polyester; threads: cotton; needle: plastic |
| Length |
19cm |
| Width |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.015KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the finished koala?
Once sewn and stuffed, the koala measures about 19cm long and 10cm wide, a comfortable size to hold or sit on a shelf.
What comes in the sew your own koala kit?
You get pre-cut felt pieces for the body, ears, nose, face and scarf, polyester stuffing, cotton threads in several colours, a plastic needle and a step-by-step instruction sheet.
Can a complete beginner make the koala?
Yes, the felt body pieces come with their stitching holes already punched, and the instruction sheet takes you through each stage from threading the needle to tying off.
What is the kit made from?
The kit pieces are felt, the stuffing is polyester, the threads are cotton and the needle is plastic, all packed together in a round printed tube.
How do I keep the finished felt koala clean?
We suggest dusting it with a soft dry cloth and gently dabbing any marks with a damp cloth, which is good general practice for felt.
Does the craft kit make a good present?
We think so. It comes packed in a cheerful printed tube, so it is ready to give just as it is to anyone who fancies learning to sew.