Mickey Mouse Inspired Plush

Hello! Hello!
I am so excited to be here today!
It’s Heather from Twin Dragonfly Designs and I have a super cute Mickey Mouse Inspired Plush Tutorial for you.

There is just something about creating one of a kind softies for my children that I love.  Combining surprising fabrics and textures to give each one a unique look.  This plush was inspired by one of our favorite characters, Mickey for a trip to Disneyland that we are taking soon.  It features bendable ears, a mousy face, soft chenille body, polka dot pocket pants and dangly legs.  Lets get started…

Materials:
Black Stripe Cuddle {body} – two pieces 12″ x 8″
Red Polka Dot {pocket pants} – two pieces 12″x 8.5″ folded in half lengthwise
Tan Cuddle {face} – one square 5″ x 6″ with corners cut round
Black Stripe Cuddle {ears} – four pieces 3.5″ x 3.5″ with two corners rounded
Yellow Chevron Cotton {legs} – four pieces 6″ x 2.5″
Black felt {eyes and nose} – three ovals about 1″ x 2″ one slightly bigger
Pipe cleaners – two
Poly fill
Miscellaneous sewing supplies

Start by pinning the features to the face and sewing them in place.

Next sew the ears together, right sides facing, leaving the bottom open for inverting.

Invert each ear and place a pipe cleaner inside, along the seam.

Sew the pipe cleaner into place about 1/4″ from the seam.  I like to use a chenille pipe cleaner to create bendable features.  As I sew it in place I make sure that the needle and thread catch the edges of the pipe cleaner to hold it more firmly in place.

Next place two of the leg pieces together, right sides facing and sew along the sides and top.  Repeat this for the second leg.  Invert both pieces and fill with stuffing.

Pin the face to the front of one of the large black chenille pieces.  Most chenille will lay smoother and softer in one direction so be sure to take this into account when piecing the softie together.  Sew the face to the body.

Now you have a body front and back, two ears, two legs and the front and back of the pants.  You could totally add arms too by the way.  Just create another set of legs and you have Mickey with arms!

Finally pin all of the various pieces into place as shown.  Pin the front and back together, right sides facing.  Sew together leaving a 2″ hole for inverting.  Invert, stuff with poly fill and hand sew the hole closed.

There you have it!  A super cute Mickey inspired plush with a pocket front and back for putting treasures in.  I made two of these guys for our twin boys to receive during our trip to Disneyland.  I am not sure whether they should have them during the flight and maybe I could fill the pockets with things to do while flying?  Or one day during our vacation?  What do you think?

Thanks so much for reading!  I hope that you enjoyed our little Mickey.  Please stop by Twin Dragonfly Designs to say hi!

I am not sure this little Mickey could get any cuter! I love this little plush! You could very easily make a Minnie inspired plush using the same polka dot fabric but instead create a cute little skirt with a matching bow. I am pretty sure every Mickey and Minnie fan in my family is going to be getting a pair of these adorable plushes very soon!

Thank you Heather! To see more wonderful tutorials, to get incredibly creative party ideas, and to see some pretty delicious recipes, stop by Twin Dragonfly Designs.

Stuffed animals are a popular item at our house. We have a couple of bins full of these soft and cuddly little critters, and I am sure a Mickey plush is soon to join the team. Look at these other adorable stuffed animals your kiddos are sure to love. They are so fun to make and are wonderful gifts.

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Visit The Ribbon Retreat to get all of the supplies needed to make this adorable Mickey Plush and all of the fun projects above. We have all of the crafty supplies you need to create your next bag, skirt, hair bow, quilt, or of course…your next stuffed animal.

Happy Creating & Happy Mickey Plush!