This DIY bat soft toy pattern is a quick and easy project for anyone who loves cute handmade plushies. The little bat has a soft black body, bright orange ears and wings, shiny eyes, and two tiny felt teeth.
I made this bat from fleece because it is soft, easy to sew, and does not fray. The pattern has only four simple shapes. Sew the pieces in pairs, stuff them lightly, and attach everything by hand.
Download The Pattern
Notice that seam allowances are not included. For this project, it is fine to include 5 mm for seam allowances.
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
From a phone or tablet: There should be a similar option for mobile devices with Android or iOS. Click on the image. Save it by holding your finger on the image and selecting the “Save Image” option. Then, go to your photo gallery and print it (an option available).
From a computer: Click on the photo of the pattern you see below. In the new tab that will open, you press the right mouse button and select the “Save image as …” option. Then, you choose where the image will be saved on your computer.
Materials You Will Need
- Black fleece
- Orange fleece
- A small piece of white felt
- Eyes or black beads
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Black sewing thread
- White thread
- A sewing needle
- Scissors
- White pen or a chalk
How to Sew the Bat Soft Toy
Fold the black fleece with the right sides facing.
Trace the head and body pieces onto the fabric.
Sew around each shape. Leave the marked openings unstitched.
Cut around the stitched pieces and leave a small seam allowance.
Clip the curved edges carefully. Make a small cut between the legs without cutting through the seam.
Turn the head and body right side out, stuff them. And close the openings with the ladder stitch.
Install the eyes. Embroider a small curved smile with white thread.
Cut two tiny triangular teeth from white felt. Place them below the smile and glue them carefully.
Pair one black earpiece with one orange earpiece. Place the right sides together and sew around the curved edges. Leave the straight bottom edge open.
Turn the ears right side out and close the openings.
Pair each black wing piece with an orange wing piece.
Sew around the edges and leave the marked opening unstitched.
Turn the wings right side out and close the openings. Make several simple black stitches across the orange side of each wing. These stitches create the wing lines and add a handmade detail.
Sew all the resulting parts. Your little bat is ready.
Sew Also the Pumpkin and the Ghost
Turn your bat into part of a cute handmade plush collection.
Sew a soft orange pumpkin. Both projects use fleece, simple shapes, and beginner-friendly sewing techniques.
You can also make the little white ghost with a friendly face and a tiny witch hat. The bat, pumpkin, and ghost look lovely together on a shelf, sewing table, seasonal display, or handmade market stand.
You can find free patterns here:
Free Pumpkin Plush Sewing Pattern for Beginners: Easy Fleece Tutorial
Free Ghost Plushie Sewing Pattern: Cute DIY Halloween Tutorial
FAQ
Can I sew the bat entirely by hand?
Yes. Use a small backstitch to sew around the pattern pieces. Turn, stuff, and close the openings with ladder stitch.
What fabric is best for this bat?
Fleece is the easiest choice because it is soft and does not fray. You can also try minky or another soft plush fabric.
Can I change the colors?
Yes. Try purple and black, grey and pink, dark blue and silver, or any fabric combination you like.
Before You Go
This little bat is simple to sew but full of character. Its bright ears, soft wings, embroidered smile, and tiny white teeth make it a sweet addition to any handmade plush collection.
Make one in black and orange, try a different color combination, or sew several bats as small handmade gifts.
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