SIMPLICITY 8225
Simplicity 8225 is a vintage 1977 soft-toy sewing pattern that includes instructions and pattern pieces for five whimsical stuffed toys:
- Doll
- Owl
- Dog
- Clown
- Caterpillar
The finished toys range from approximately 11 to 22 inches in size and are suitable for children or decorative display. The pattern was designed as a unisex craft pattern and was originally marketed as a "Toy Package."
Design Highlights
- Uses colorful fabric scraps and contrasting prints
- Soft, lightly stuffed construction
- Distinctive vintage 1970s styling
- Good stash-busting project for quilters and toy makers
- Suitable for felt, cotton prints, and other lightweight fabrics
Visual Reference
Interesting Detail
Some listings describe the toys as being constructed from fabric circles ("yo-yos") and simple stuffed shapes, making them relatively approachable sewing projects despite their elaborate appearance.
This is pattern is like new and has not been cut