Sewzy
Long Cuddle Plush Sewing Pattern
The Long Cuddle Plush is an intermediate sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It takes about 2 hours 30 minutes in 8 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 29, 2026
- Level
- Intermediate
- Time
- About 2 h 30 min
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 8
The Long Cuddle Plush pattern comes in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It is an intermediate project that takes about 2 h 30 min, in 8 steps. Best fabrics: minky, fleece or velboa, 58-60 in wide.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Small | about 19 in long | ¾ yd of 58 in minky or fleece |
| Medium | about 30 in long | 1⅛ yd of 58 in minky or fleece |
| Large | about 38 in long | 1⅜ yd of 58 in minky or fleece |
Minky, fleece or velboa, 58-60 in wide: ¾ yd (Small), 1⅛ yd (Medium), 1⅜ yd (Large). Contrast belly: ¼ yd cut across the width. Scraps of contrast for the bunny ears and cream felt for the bear muzzle.
You also need
- Safety eyes 9 / 12 / 15 mm (or embroider for babies) + fusible interfacing scraps
- Tube turner (cat tail)
- Fiberfill (see the table)
- Perle cotton, doll needle
Pattern pieces
Side body (cut 2, mirrored pair), Belly (cut 1), Ear · cat (cut 4, 2 pairs), Ear · bear (cut 4, 2 pairs), Ear · bunny (cut 2 body fabric + 2 contrast), Paw (cut 8, 4 pairs), Tail · cat (cut 2), Muzzle · bear (cut 1), Tail · pom (cut 1)
Seam allowance: ¼ in (6 mm) included; the pom has none.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 8 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Eyes
- Ears, paws, tail
- Top seam
- Belly
- Turn and stuff
- Ears, paws, pom
- Face
Watch how it's done
Short tutorials on YouTube for the techniques in this pattern, by other sewists. They are not made by Sewzy.
- How to Sew Curves on a Plush Toy Fluffmonger · Sewing curved seams
- How to Sew a Ladder Stitch - Slip Stitch, Blind Stitch or Invisible Stitch Instructions Melly Sews · Closing the gap after stuffing
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Questions about the Long Cuddle Plush
How much fabric does the Long Cuddle Plush need?
Best fabrics: minky, fleece or velboa, 58-60 in wide. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Long Cuddle Plush 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 Long Cuddle Plush take to sew?
About 2 hours 30 minutes. It is rated intermediate, and the written guide in the app has 8 steps.
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