Stuffed Animal Organizer Practical Sewing Craft Idea for Sewing Month

Help keep your child's favorite small stuffed animals organized with this easy to make sewing craft idea. A stuffed animal organizer is easy to make and will hold one Webkinz® size stuffed animal or two smaller plush stuffed animals.

A stuffed animal organizer utilizes a simple pocket design with a ribbon handle making it ideal for hanging on a child's wall. Several stuffed animal organizers can be used to create an entire wall decoration. Add the animal's name to each stuffed animal organizer to give each animal a designated space. This will help put an end to your child asking where their favorite stuffed animal is.

The ribbon handle on the stuffed animal organizer pocket makes it easy for your child to remove and play with the stuffed animal and then return it to the wall when finished. Variations on this design include making a stuffed animal organizer with several pockets or adapting the design to allow for dolls or other toys.

Sewing Craft Ideas for Sewing Month - Stuffed Animal Organizer Materials

A perfect sewing craft idea for sewing month, a stuffed animal organizer is a fun craft to make. Several can be made in a short amount of time allowing you to transform your child's room in an afternoon.

To make this adorable stuffed animal organizer you will need the following materials:

2 - 9 x 9 inch squares of fleece or other fabric (or more if you prefer to make additional pockets)

12 inches of ribbon

Shears

Sewing machine

Thread to match fabric

Felt fabric scraps to create name badge, fabric marker or other decorations (optional)

Sewing Craft Ideas - Stuffed Animal Organizer Instructions

To make a stuffed animal organizer, begin by cutting two 9 x 9 squares of fabric. If you prefer to make a double pocket stuffed animal organizer, you will need two 9 x 18 pieces of fabric. Place the outside of fabric together and sew side and bottom seams. Finish off the top edge of the stuffed animal organizer by running a topstich across the top edge. Sew the ribbon to the inside of the pocket on edge side to serve as a hanger for the stuffed animal organizer.

Finish off this fun sewing craft idea, by creating a fun name badge out of felt and fabric paint. Adhere to the stuffed animal organizer by sewing onto the pocket or using fusible interfacing.

There are several variations you can use to create a fun and unique stuffed animal organizer. Try making a long and narrow stuffed animal organizer by utilizing a 4 foot long section of fleece or canvas and sewing pockets onto the backing to create several pockets. Just be creative and have fun with this and other sewing craft ideas for sewing month.