TUTORIAL & PATTERN: Stuffed Sock Sloth

Looking to try making a “suffie”? Today we are sharing with you this adorable sloth for several reasons. First, the pattern is easy to understand. Not only the pattern but there are great step-by-step picture instructions that make it easy for beginners to follow along.   Have fun making this sock sloth, or creating your own version inspired by it as we did. 

A few sewing NOTES: If you sew for children or have a baby shower or child’s birthday party and need a gift this sloth tutorial is such a cute sewing project, however, be mindful of the magnets.  We do not recommend using them in a baby or toddler toy. Perhaps Velcro can be used as an alternative. Also, consider swapping out the buttons for fabric that can be sewn on securely.  Safety first! 

Like any pattern, this can be altered in your own way to make it unique and a one-of-a-kind stuffed animal. but we also enjoyed that CraftPassion included a linkable shopping list in this sloth tutorial for if you wanted to buy the exact supplies needed to make the sloth in their images. You will find that list on their page, as well as below. 

Please if you make this project share it with our Beginner Sewing group on Facebook and let us know how it went!

 

 

Sloth tutorial and pattern from  Craft Passion

 

 

 

Sock Sloth Sewing Pattern

yield: 16″ TALL SLOTH STUFFED ANIMAL active time: 4 HOURS total time: 4 HOURS difficulty: AVID BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE estimated cost: $3 – $10

 

Materials to collect:

• Microfiber chenille sock, brown stripes, 1 pair
• Butten eye 9 mm, black, 2; or equivalent button for eyes
• Button eye 15 mm, black, 1; or equivalent button for nose
• White felt – 1″ x 1.5″
• Beige felt, 3″ x 24″
• Brown felt, 1.5″ x 5″
• Brown embroidery floss
• Poly-fill stuffing material
• Super strong round magnets, 0.5″ diameter, 4 pieces (optional)
• Sewing threads (matching colors)
• Sock Sloth Pattern Template
• Paper or card stock for template printing

 

 

Tools needed:

 

• Sewing machine. You can also hand-sew, if you prefer
• Long Sewing Needle (about 2″) and pins
• Scissors
• Water Soluble Fabric Marker
• Iron
• Printer

 

Basic Instructions

 

1. Prepare all materials above. Always pre-washed your socks before sewing them. Turn sock right side in and iron.
2. Print out the pattern, cut out the templates and trace them on the materials. Draw pattern on the sock. Sew then cut. Turn sock pieces right side out.
3. Stuff parts with poly-fill stuffing materials and sew as instructed below.
4. Sew to close the opening. Massage the parts to even out the lumps of the stuffing.
5. Sew eyes, mouth and arms to complete the sock sloth.

Recommended Products

Purchase the exact same material and tool used in this pattern from Craft Passion Shop.

 

• Brown / Khaki Stripes Chenille Microfiber Socks Set
• Black / Light Gray Stripes Chenille Microfiber Socks Set
• Brown / Gray Stripes Chenille Microfiber Socks Set
• Black Gray Stripes Chenille Microfiber Socks Set
• Black Animal Eyes, 1 pack – 9mm, 11.5mm, 13mm, 15mm