Step 1: Gather your materials.

Step 2:  Print and cut out the provided templates. Print the templates at 100% (Actual Size). Before cutting, confirm that the test square measures exactly 1″×1”. Use paper scissors and carefully cut around the outer cutting lines.

Step 3: Cut your fabric pieces according to the templates and quantities below.

Fabric 1

Head: Cut 2 Outer ears: Cut 2

Fabric 2

Body: Cut 2

Arms: Cut 4 Inner ears: Cut 2

Fabric 3

Face: Cut 1

Step 4:  Position the face. Place one head piece right side up. Center the face appliqué using the placement markings on the template and secure it in place. Transfer the eye, nose, and mouth markings onto the face.

Step 5: Machine appliqué the face. Stitch around the edge using a small blanket stitch.

💡 If using woven cotton instead of wool felt, consider adding lightweight fusible interfacing to stabilize the fabric. For turned-edge appliqué, fold the ¼″ seam allowance to the wrong side before stitching.

Step 6: Embroider the facial features. Using your preferred stitches, embroider the nose and mouth. I used satin stitch for the nose and stem stitch for the mouth. If using plastic safety eyes, follow the manufacturer's instructions and make sure both eyes are firmly attached before continuing. Alternatively, embroider the eyes.

Step 7: Sew the ears and arms.

• a) Ears: Place one outer ear and one inner ear right sides together. Sew around the curved edge using a ¼″ seam allowance, leaving the straight bottom edge open. Repeat for the second ear.

• b) Arms: Place two arm pieces right sides together. Sew along both sides and the rounded end using a ¼″ seam allowance, leaving the straight top edge open. Repeat for the second arm.

Step 8:  Trim the seam allowances. Carefully trim around the curved edges of all four pieces using pinking shears. This reduces bulk and helps the curves lie smoothly when turned.

💡 Trim carefully. Do not cut through your stitches.

Step 9:  Turn the ears and arms right side out using a turning tool. Insert the hollow turning tube into the open end of the arm. Use the dowel to push the rounded end through the tube, turning the fabric right side out. Repeat for the second arm and both ears. Use the tip of the dowel to gently push out the rounded ends.

Step 10: Stuff the arms. Add a small amount of polyester stuffing to each arm, keeping the open ends relatively flat.

💡Avoid overstuffing. Just enough stuffing will give the arms shape while keeping them soft and flexible.

Step 11:  Fold the ears. Fold each ear in half lengthwise, with the light-colored fabric on the inside. Align the open edges and pin or baste the fold in place.

Step 12:  Join the head and body pieces. Place the front head and front body pieces right sides together, aligning their straight edges. Pin and sew using a ¼″ seam allowance. Repeat with the back head and body pieces. Press both seam allowances toward the body, then topstitch along the body side of each seam to secure them.

Step 13:  Attach the ears and arms. With the back panel right side up, position the ears and arms according to the placement markings. Point the ears and arms toward the center of the body, aligning their open raw edges with the outer edges of the panel. Pin, clip or baste in place.

Step 14:  Sew the body together. Place the front panel over the back panel, right sides together, sandwiching the ears and arms between the two layers. Align the edges and pin or clip around the body, making sure the ears and arms remain tucked inside. Sew around the body using a ¼″ seam allowance, leaving an opening of approximately 2″ along one side for turning and stuffing.

💡 Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam. Reinforce the seams where the ears and arms are attached.

Step 15: Trim the seam allowances. Use pinking shears to reduce bulk around the outer curves. Carefully clip into the seam allowance at the inner-leg curve to help it turn smoothly.

💡 Trim carefully. Do not cut through your stitches.

Step 16:  Turn the lamb right side out through the opening. Work slowly, using a turning tool to help turn the head and legs. Gently push out the curves and shape the head, arms, and legs.

Step 17:  Stuff your lamb. Start with small amounts of stuffing in the legs, followed by the head. Continue filling the body, distributing the stuffing evenly.

💡 Gently roll and massage the toy between your hands to distribute the stuffing evenly.

Step 18: Close the opening. Fold the seam allowances inward and sew the opening closed using an invisible stitch. Secure the thread with a knot and bury the thread end inside the toy.

Step 19: Your little lamb is ready for cuddles!