Create your own beautiful lion doll with this detailed PDF sewing pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial.
Designed with both durability and play in mind, this charming lion features securely stitched ears, mane and limbs, making it a wonderful handmade keepsake for babies and children alike. Whether you're sewing a special nursery gift or creating a treasured toy with a wardrobe of outfits, this lion is sure to become a beloved companion.
Finished Size: 40cm (16 inches) tall
Skill Level: Intermediate
Language: English (UK)
Recommended Fabric: Soft linen or similar woven fabrics
✨ Digital files will be emailed within 24 hours of purchase ✨
✨ Pattern Features
🦁 Securely stitched ears, mane and limbs for added durability
🦁 Fully articulated arms and legs so your lion can sit and pose
🦁 Includes options for different eye styles and mane designs
🦁 Perfect as a handmade heirloom gift for a new baby
🦁 Add clothing patterns later to create an imaginative role-play toy for children aged 3+
🦁 Instant digital download – sew as many lions as you like for personal use
📥 What You'll Receive
One professionally designed 48-page A4 PDF sewing pattern containing:
🦁 Full-colour step-by-step photo tutorial
🦁 Detailed written instructions in English (UK)
🦁 Full-size printable pattern pieces with 0.5cm seam allowances included
🦁 Facial feature placement templates for accurate positioning of eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers
🦁 Complete tools and materials list
🦁 Illustrated hand-stitch guide
🦁 Helpful sewing tips and techniques throughout
⚠️ Please Note
This is a digital PDF pattern, not a finished toy.
No physical item will be sent.
🧵 Part of the My Fabric Heaven Doll Collection
My Fabric Heaven's 40cm doll sewing pattern range are designed so they can all swap and share clothes with each other. You can find many more compatible patterns in the 40cm dolls & clothes section of our Website on the following link:-
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Make your own lion or lioness doll with this easy to follow sewing pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial.
Finished height: Lion Doll - 41cm /16inches
Recommended Fabric: Soft linen fabric
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
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HIGHLIGHTS
🦁 Sew Easy! ... Step-by-step instructions with photos.
🦁 All of the doll's limbs, ears and mane are machine-stitched into the body for extra safety and durability.
🦁 Fully articulated limbs so the doll can sit down and raise arms.
🦁 Options for different styles of lion
🦁 Options for different facial features.
🦁 The doll without clothes is a perfect heirloom gift for new babies.
🦁 The doll with a wardrobe of clothes is a perfect role-play gift for children aged three years and over.
🦁 All of the clothes for the other 40cm dolls will also fit the 40cm lion and vice versa. They are all interchangeable.
You can find all the clothes patterns to fit these dolls on the following link:
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
🦁 One A4 PDF file for sewing a deer doll that contains the following:-
🦁 48 Pages of full colour step-by-step photo tutorials with detailed instructions written in English.
🦁 Professionally drafted full-size pattern templates that include 0.5cm seam allowances, size A4.
🦁 Facial features templates for positioning eyes, nos, mouth and whiskers accurately.
🦁 Tools and materials list.
🦁 Illustrated hand-stitch library.
🦁 Helpful advice and tips.
✨ Digital files will be emailed within 24 hours of purchase ✨
All PDF download files are non refundable - if you have any questions, please ask before purchase.
YOU WILL NEED...
Lion Doll
* Fabric for 1 doll - Linen or cotton 80cm x 40cm
* Threads to match fabric
* Polyester toy filling - 130g
* Brown embroidery threads
* Webbing tape 1cm x 2 metres
* Ribbon 5mm x 3metres (Lioness)
Also
* Erasable fabric pens
* Sharp scissors
* Haemostatic forceps or tweezers
* Sewing machine
* Iron
* Basic sewing supplies
✨ PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DIGITAL PATTERN - NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SENT TO YOU ✨
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