How to make a kangaroo pocket from knitwear: master class + video

Master class: kangaroo in Tilda style

First of all, I want to say that I have not seen a master class on kangaroos on the Internet. And for some reason it is rarely sewn, but it is so cute =) After all, a kangaroo with a baby can be a wonderful gift for a young or expectant mother, become a child’s favorite toy, or simply decorate the interior. Therefore, in preparation for the MK in the studio, I decided to film the process. Perhaps my small master class will be useful to someone or will encourage them to create this wonderful toy. So, let's go! We will need: - Fabric for the body - Fabric for the jacket, pocket and inside of the ears - Filling - Floss for embroidering the nose - Beads for the eyes - Buttons for attaching the paws - Sewing supplies: needles, scissors, marker, safety pins, etc. — Dental floss I used fleece for the body, American cotton for the jacket, pocket and ears. This is the original from the book by T. Finnanger. Pattern (also from the book): Transfer the pattern details onto the fabric, not forgetting about the grain thread. I do this with a disappearing marker. The ears are made up of two parts: the main body fabric and the cotton. Without cutting, we sew the outline of the parts on a machine. I sew using a stitch length of 1.5 mm, it seems to me that the smaller the stitch, the neater the stuffed toy looks. Don't forget to leave small holes through which we will turn out and stuff the toy parts. We cut out the parts and make notches in the bends so that there are no creases when turning and stuffing. Don’t forget to make darts on the head to add volume. We turn out the parts. I do this using a sushi stick. We carefully fold the ears and sew them up with a hidden seam. Without fastening the threads, we tighten the ears. Then we fasten the thread. We received such a pair of cute ears. We do not cut the thread; we will use it to sew the ears to the head. We fill in all the details. The holes through which we stuff the parts are sewn up with a hidden seam. We leave the hole in the mother kangaroo's head unsewn. Using floss thread in two folds we embroider the nose. First I embroider a triangle - the outline of the future nose, then carefully from above, stitch by stitch, straightening the threads, I embroider the nose. Since I sew from fleece, I use beads as eyes. I sew them on, tightening them a little. If you sew from cotton or calico, you can paint the eyes with acrylic paints. Sew on the ears. We hide all the threads, bringing them out through the unsewn hole at the bottom. We do the same with the kangaroo's head. You can embroider his eyebrows, giving him a pitiful look =) We sew the head of the mother kangaroo to the body with a hidden seam. Sew on the legs using button fastening. I think everyone is familiar with him, but just in case, I’m posting a well-known picture to everyone. I sew the limbs using a long thin needle and dental floss. It is quite strong, thin and makes it possible to tighten the parts well. By attaching the leg to the body, we noted its location. We inserted a needle into this point, bringing it out parallel to the other side. Sew into 2 circles, pulling well. We secure the thread and bring it out through the tummy. In general, it is convenient to hide all the threads in the stomach: we will have a pocket sewn there. Our kangaroo can already stand. We cut out and sew down the details of the jacket. Leave a hole at the bottom for turning inside out. I lengthened the main part of the jacket a little, since it did not fit on my plump kangaroo. We turn the jacket inside out, sew up the hole with a hidden seam and press it. We iron the sleeves, hem them and put them on the arms of our kangaroo. We try on the jacket and pin the handles with pins. If everything suits us, we sew on the arms using the same button-thread fastening. We fasten and hide the thread. Sew, turn inside out and press the pocket. We sew the darts. You can add a stitch along the contour of the pocket. We pin the pocket and sew it with a hidden seam. We sew the baby's head and arms with a hidden seam directly to the mother kangaroo above the pocket. Sew a button to the jacket and admire the result! Thank you all for your attention! I will be happy to answer your questions! Your Katyusha.

Kigurumi: pattern, examples, tips

Kigurumi is a very cute word.
But first of all, what is it? And how to make onesies with your own hands? Patterns, material, photos, tips - we'll tell you everything in this article. So, this is kigurumi. pajamas? Carnival costume? Or is it still a full-fledged piece of outerwear? Probably both. Unless at a costume party in such an outfit you will no longer be able to receive a prize for originality.

Kigurumi have so organically integrated into the lives of young people in big cities that perhaps only a grandmother in the village can be surprised by them. That is why, in order to get something original, you will have to sew it yourself.

Who would you like to be? Maybe you have a spirit animal? Lion, unicorn, giraffe, panda, bunny, fox, owl, cat? The kigurumi pattern is universal. They even sell poop emoji onesies.

Kigurumi, like other warm pajamas and sweatshirts, are made from fleece - soft, breathable, hypoallergenic, light and the most comfortable fabric in the world. It is so pleasant to the touch that it is not surprising that people do not want to part with their suit even on the street.

Fleece material is quite economical, its price is approximately 400-600 rubles per linear meter. But we need to remember that we will need quite a lot of fabric.

In addition to fabric, you need: scissors, thread, buttons, Velcro or zipper, pins, elastic. It is also very advisable to have a sewing machine.

Why sew a sling yourself?

Since children need constant tactile contact with their mother, they recommend carrying the newborn in your arms. Using a sling, you can combine communication with your child and doing some things, for example, shopping or an evening walk.

While in the sling, the baby not only has contact with the mother’s body, he is given a light massage, his spine takes the most comfortable position, and the mother does not feel the same discomfort as from being carried in her arms. In a sling, the baby will not miss feeding, as he will be close to the breast.

The cost of the finished product is relatively high; making it yourself allows you to save money. It is also much easier to choose the desired color than to find such a finished product. Scarf slings look very stylish and feminine, and can later be used as stoles.

How to sew kigurumi pajamas.

Greetings, dear readers!

Tell me, does your child sleep under a blanket? Yes? Then you are a calm and happy mother. But my daughter doesn’t fall asleep until she takes off the blanket. And here it is, just like cold spring. So you twitch all the time to see if she’s frozen. But then in the store I came across a chic material - velsoft, in cool colors. The decision came immediately - this is what was needed. I need to sew a pajama set.

The Internet can help us - I looked at what is fashionable now and here it is! Kangaroo pajamas!

These pajamas are also called “kigurumi”. This word comes to us from Japan, where kiru (“to wear”) and nuigurumi (“soft toy”). This type of clothing is very popular in the modern land of the rising sun. It is worn by young people who want to break the conventions of traditional clothing.

Kangaroo pajamas are made from soft fabrics: fleece, velor, polyester or velosoft. These materials provide excellent warmth on cold winter evenings and nights without disrupting proper thermoregulation.

True, the hood, in my opinion, interferes with sleep, so it was excluded from the image.

Here are examples of these pajamas, by the way, their cost is about 2,400 rubles, and the material cost 800 rubles per 1 meter. This is quite enough for a child 110-116 cm tall.

This pattern is easy to sew.

Kigurumi models

Types of pajamas - kigurumi are divided into animal costumes (raccoon, giraffe, cat, donkey, panda, and so on).

These can be costumes of fictional characters from cartoons, games, fairy tales (dragon, unicorn, various Pokemon, Totoro ).

Advice! Before you start sewing, create a color sketch of the model. Mark all trim elements.

Using one pattern, you can sew a variety of one-piece models, complementing them with various finishing elements.

Kigurumi – Totoro

Initially, Totoro is a very chubby character, so we make very wide pajamas.

Required:

1. The fabric is dark gray, 150 cm wide. For children's models, the amount of fabric is equal to the length of the product, for adults 1.5 lengths (the main parts of the product).
2. Light gray or white fabric, 150 cm wide - 0.5 m (for the tummy).
3. Zip closure.
4. Black embroidery floss threads (for mustaches).
5. Pink embroidery floss threads (for cheeks).

Pattern:

1. Front – 2.
2. Back – 1 piece with fold.
3. Belly – 2.
4. Sleeve – 2.
5. Gusset - 1 piece, if large size.
6. Hood – 2.
7. Hood facing – 1 piece with fold.
8. Sleeve cuffs – 2 folded parts.
9. Leg cuffs – 2 folded parts.
10. Ear 4.
11. Tail – 2.
12. Spots for the tummy – 8-10.
13. Smile – 1 piece with a fold.
14. Eyes – 2.

Subsequence:

• We cut out the blanks.
• Sew the spots to the tummy. You can just use a small zigzag stitch.
• We sew the tummy to the front parts.
• Sew the shoulder seams.
• Sew the side seams.
• Sew on the gusset (optional).
• We perform a step seam.
• Sew on the tail.

Advice! It is better to sew the tail to the pajamas the person is wearing so that it is in the right place.

• We sew in the sleeves.
• We sew the cuffs to the sleeves and trouser legs.
• Sew the hood. We sew ears to it.
• We sew the elements of the muzzle to the hood.
• We embroider a mustache.
• We process it with a facing.
• We sew in a zipper.
• Let's try on onesies.
• Kigurumi is a dragon.

Kigurumi with buttons

We will sew this one-piece model with buttons and one-piece sleeves.

Required:

1. Green fabric, 150 cm wide. For children's models, the amount of fabric is equal to the length of the product, for adults 1.5 lengths (main parts).
2. Fabric of yellow or light green color, 150 cm wide - 0.5 m (for the tummy and tail ridge).
3. Red fabric - flaps (for the inside of the hood.)
4. 6-8 buttons.

Pattern:

1. Front – 2.
2. Back – 2.
3. Belly – 2.
4. Gusset - 1 piece, if large size.
5. Hood – 2.
6. Hood facing – 1 piece with fold.
7. Sleeve cuffs – 2 folded parts.
8. Leg cuffs – 2 folded parts.
9. Comb – 24.
10. Tail – 2.
11. Teeth 10-14.
12. Eyebrows – 4.
13. Eyes – 2.

Subsequence:

1. We cut out the blanks.
2. We sew the belly to the front panel.
3. We sew the parts of the comb together in pairs.
4. We sew the comb into the middle seam of the back, tail and hood.
5. Sew the shoulder seams.
6. Sew the side seams.
7. Sew on the gusset (optional).
8. We perform a step seam.
9. Sew on the tail.

Advice! It is better to sew the tail to the pajamas the person is wearing so that it is in the right place.

1. We sew the cuffs to the sleeves and trouser legs.
2. Sew the hood. We sew eyes and eyebrows to it.
3. We sew the parts of the teeth together in pairs.
4. Sew on the teeth.
5. We process the hood with facing.
6. We make a fastener - a bar on the front of the pajamas.
7. Sew on the buttons.
8. Let's try on onesies.

Onesie pajamas are a great way to remember your childhood while still being an adult . You can sew identical onesies for everyone in your household and have a pajama party. You will only need a few hours to sew one product, but it will delight you for many years.

What size?

Have you decided on your spirit animal and color? Now let's look at the sizes of the kigurumi pattern.

In principle, the drawing is quite simple and intuitive, but let us explain:

As you understand, all these measurements are very arbitrary, since onesies still require a very, very loose cut. The main thing is not to miss the length of the sleeves and trousers, the rest is not so important.

The kigurumi pattern is universal for almost all costumes. The basis is one and it is not at all complicated. Then details are added - ears, tails, horns, teeth, eyes, bellies, palms, wings, tentacles - whatever you want.

In terms of time, sewing one suit from sketch to final result takes on average one day. Of course, it all depends on the level of detail and complexity of the decorative elements, but it’s not a shame to spend a weekend on such a cool thing. A great mood is guaranteed.

Taking measurements

To create a pattern we will need:

1. Chest girth - we run a measuring tape along the convex places near the shoulder blades, along the chest.
2. Waist circumference - measure at the thinnest part of the body.
3. Hip circumference - place a measuring tape on the protruding part of the hip.
4. Neck circumference - measure around the base of the neck, passing along the jugular cavity.
5. The length of the product is from the base of the neck on the back to the desired length.
6. The length of the sleeve is along the arm from the shoulder to the wrist, passing through the elbow.
7. Body length - measure the distance from the armhole to the expected bow line.
8. Front width - measured along the protruding points of the chest from one armhole to the other.
9. Seat height - measured while sitting on a chair, perpendicular to the chair.
10. Knee line - we lay it on the pattern parallel to the edge along the knee height. We measure from the estimated edge of the trouser leg to the knee.
11. The height of the head is along the back of the head from the shoulders to the crown.

How to make an original wooden toy with your own hands

To start making cubes, you need to acquire the following components:

• cuttings of bars;
• brushes for painting;
• plastic glasses in which we will mix paints;
• dyes, it is best to take food dyes, as they are non-toxic;
• alcohol for diluting paint;
• disposable gloves to avoid getting dirty;
• unnecessary paper, oilcloth, newspapers to keep the workspace clean.

You can have all this at home, and if you don’t have something, you can buy it in a store or market.

Step-by-step work plan.

After we have prepared the materials and tools for work, we proceed to the following steps:

1. First we make wooden blanks. We take glued laminated timber, measure the desired dimensions of the future cube, and mark them on the timber. Then we cut it to size with a jigsaw, hacksaw, circular saw, whatever is more convenient for you.

Materials for sewing kigurumi

To make fun pajamas (kigurumi), any soft, elastic, well-draped fabric is used. It’s great if it’s fleecy and dense - plush, panvelvet, terry cotton fabric. Most often, various types of fleece are used, for example, fur fleece.

Important! Elastic materials can shrink up to ten percent, pay attention to this when purchasing fabric.

To work we will need:

• Fleece-fur fabric - 2.5 -3 meters.
• Fleece-fur fabric (contrasting or complementary color) - 0.5 meters.
• The lock is a zipper 50-100 cm long (depending on the person’s height).
• Threads matching the color.
• Embroidery floss threads for finishing.
• Tracing paper or graph paper.
• Tailor's chalk, ruler.
• Pins.
• Sewing machine.
• Double knit needle, jersey foot (optional)
• Steamer or iron with iron.

Review of popular brands

Kangaroos for newborns are produced under different brands, each of which has its own nuances and features.

When choosing, you should pay attention to the following characteristics: