How to Fix a Ripped Stuffed Animal

Written By: Megan Nash

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

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Introduction

Having a broken/ripped toy isn't much fun. So these instructions will help you fix your beloved stuffed animal.

In this case, a stuffed bear has been ripped by its legs and has lost some of it's stuffing. We will go step-by-step on how to refill it with stuffing and sew it up.

Tools

Step 1

Use Polyester Fiberfill stuffing to fill the stuffed bear via rip. Add more stuffing for a firmer toy.
Do not overfill the toy, or it may rip again.

Step 2

Insert a thread through the eye of the needle (the hole) and tie it tightly to the needle.

Step 3

Make a knot at the loose end of the thread.
This is so that the thread doesn't slip through the cloth while sewing up the bear.

Step 4

Push needle through the end of the rip.
Continue along the seam, putting the needle through both sides of the rip to create a stitch.

Step 5

After the rip is sewn shut, tie the end of the thread by creating a knot
Create the knot by wrapping the thread around the needle several times Then pull the thread through to secure the knot at the base.
Once is enough, but for more security, you can repeat this step twice.