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Dinosaur Tail Sewing Pattern
The Dinosaur Tail is an intermediate sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It takes about 2 hours in 12 written steps and needs ⅜ to ⅝ yd of tail fabric. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Intermediate
- Time
- About 2 h
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 12
The Dinosaur Tail pattern comes in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It is an intermediate project that takes about 2 h, in 12 steps. Best fabrics: fleece, minky, felt-backed velvet, corduroy or quilting cotton for the tail; a contrast for the spikes (felt works and needs no turning).
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details |
|---|---|
| Small | waist 18-22 in |
| Medium | waist 22-26 in |
| Large | waist 26-30 in |
Fleece, minky, felt-backed velvet, corduroy or quilting cotton for the tail; a contrast for the spikes (felt works and needs no turning). Toddler ½ yd + ¼ yd contrast · Kid ⅔ yd + ¼ yd · big Kid ¾ yd + ⅓ yd (45 in wide). Fiberfill ½-1 bag.
You also need
- 3 in of 1 in hook-and-loop tape
- Thread, clips, a chopstick for stuffing the tip
Pattern pieces
Tail, Base, Spike a, Spike b, Spike c
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 12 steps, one at a time.
- Measure and choose
- Print and cut
- Mark the pieces
- Make the spikes
- Spikes on the tail
- Sew the tail
- Make the belt
- Hook and loop
- Belt onto the base
- Base into the tail
- Turn, stuff, close
- Put it on and check
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Questions about the Dinosaur Tail
How much fabric does the Dinosaur Tail need?
Tail fabric (44 in wide): ⅜ yd for Small, ⅜ yd for Medium, ⅝ yd for Large; contrast fabric: ⅛ yd for Small, ⅛ yd for Medium, ¼ yd for Large. These amounts come from the pattern's own guide, rounded up.
Which sizes does the Dinosaur Tail come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Small to Large. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Dinosaur Tail take to sew?
About 2 hours. It is rated intermediate, and the written guide in the app has 12 steps.
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