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Materials

  • Felt sheets in assorted colors, about 20 × 30 cm per 2–3 planets
  • Soft stuffing or polyester fiberfill, about 10–15 g per planet
  • Embroidery floss (black, pink, white, and accent colors), 2–3 m total
  • Hand sewing needle, medium size
  • Scissors or fabric scissors
  • Fabric chalk or pencil
  • Small round template, 7–9 cm diameter
  • Optional: pink felt scraps for cheeks, 2–3 cm each

Instructions

  • Trace and cut two identical felt circles for each planet using your template.
  • Cut decorative shapes for rings, stripes, craters, or continents and stitch or glue them onto one circle.
  • Embroider simple faces with small stitches, keeping expressions soft and minimal.
  • Place the two circles together and stitch around the edge, leaving a 3 cm opening.
  • Place the two circles together and stitch around the edge, leaving a 3 cm opening.
  • Repeat for each planet, varying colors and details to represent the full solar system.