How to Make Webkinz Stuff

Accessories for stuffed animals

Dozens of cuddly Webkinz animals, from puppies to fish and dragons, are available in full size and Li'l Kinz sizes. One of this product's most popular features is its online component: A code in the tag attached to Webkinz pets allows children to obtain rooms and accessories for their animals, and friends' pets can visit with each other. The following easy projects will delight any Webkinz fan.

Things You'll Need

• Felt
• Small, sharp scissors
• Needle and thread
• Velcro
• Velvet
• Silver poster board
• Hole punch
• Fabric
• Ruler
• Ribbon

Instructions

Saddles for Horses

1. Make the saddle in three pieces: a rectangle for the back and a half-circle for each side. Measure the horse's back and sides for width and length. Cut a rectangle and two half-circles from felt in corresponding sizes.

2. Stitch the half-circles to the back.

3. Make two felt rectangles to attach the stirrups. Stirrups should hang below the pony's midsection. Cut two half-circles from felt. Cut out the centers using small sharp scissors. Sew the stirrups to the rectangles, then sew the rectangles to the saddle's sides.

4. Try the saddle on to make sure it fits. Measure under the pony from one saddle edge to the other. Cut a strip of felt in that length. Sew matching Velcro pieces to the strap and the blanket where they attach so the saddle can be removed.

Collars for Dogs and Cats

1. Measure around the pet's neck. Cut a piece of velvet with room to overlap the ends.

2. Cut Velcro pieces to join the collar. Sew matching Velcro pieces to the ends of the collar so it can come off.

3. Cut out a buckle from silver poster board. Make a rectangle with the center cut out. Sew it to the collar.

4. To make an ID tag, draw a heart shape on silver poster board, putting a loop at the top with a hole punched in it to hang it. Cut it out. Write your pet's name and your telephone number on the tag.

5. Sew the ID tag to your pet's collar.

Sleeping Bags for All Pets

1. Lay your pet on top of your sleeping bag fabric. Fold the fabric over to make sure your pet will fit inside comfortably.

2. Cut the fabric a little more than twice the size of your pet. This will ensure the sleeping bag is wide enough for the animal.

3. With right sides together, stitch the fabric together like a bag, leaving the top and half of one side open. Then turn it right side out.

4. Turn the top edge inside and stitch a piece of thread through, leaving the opening wide enough for the ribbon. Work the ribbon through the hole to the end, moving it along with a safety pin.

5. Pets enter their sleeping bag through the side opening. For animals with larger heads, use it as a drawstring bag with the pet's head out.

Tips & Warnings

• In place of Velcro you can also use snaps. For the collar buckle, use cardboard covered with aluminum foil as an alternative.

References

• Webkinz World.