You can see a handmade goose plush feels like a character from a children’s book with silly, soft, and full of personality.
Their floppy feet and plump bodies invite hugs, while patchwork fabrics give each bird a unique story.
Of course, you can make one goose as a bedtime guardian or sew a whole flock to keep each other company.
With every stitch, you’re not just creating a toy, you’re adding another member to your household’s little storybook family.
Step 1: Draw a goose template: a tall, curved neck, rounded body, and wing shape. Then cut two large body pieces, two wings, and four foot shapes.
Step 2: Sew the foot pieces together, leaving the tops open. Stuff lightly, then attach them to the base of one body piece with pins.
Step 3: Place the two body pieces right sides together. Stitch along the edges, leaving an opening at the bottom for stuffing. Turn it right side out.
Step 4: Fill the body firmly with stuffing, shaping the neck so it stands tall without flopping. Then close the opening with a ladder stitch.
Step 5: Attach the wings by sewing along the top edge, allowing them to flap slightly.
You can add the beak from a small triangle of fabric, and sew or embroider eyes.
Step 6: Sit your goose upright and adjust stuffing if needed. It should stand or sit with its large feet giving balance.
Tips:
You can play with fabrics to give each goose its own personality such as stripes for a funny one, floral for a gentle one, or neutral linen for a farmhouse look.
When I made mine, I discovered kids love giving each goose a name and treating them like pets.
If you make several, you’ll end up with your own handmade flock that’s impossible not to love.
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