The Rustic Horseshoe Debonair Dragon Stuffable Sewing Pattern PATTRN-8042D

Unleash your creativity with the Debonair Dragon, a magical and versatile sewing pattern that's sure to spark the imagination! This charming stuffable dragon offers a wide range of customization options, making it a fun and rewarding project for sewists of all skill levels.

With this pattern, there’s no “wrong” way to make a dragon. Choose from multiple features including:

• Spikes (or no spikes!)
• Single or double wings
• Customizable horn placement (or leave them off altogether)

No color is too bold—or too subtle—for this mythical creature, and with so many possibilities, it's hard to stop at just one! And here’s a fun bonus: leave off all the fantasy features, and the dragon transforms into an adorable brontosaurus-style plush.

The pattern includes options suitable for confident beginners as well as more complex elements for intermediate to advanced sewists. While it includes a generous number of pattern pieces, simply selecting your preferred options and taking it one step at a time will guide you toward creating a one-of-a-kind dragon that’s uniquely yours.

Main Features

• Deceptively easy to make
• Detailed  step by step instructions 
• Photos accompany each step
• Full size pattern pieces
• Tips for best results
• Variations included
• PDF digital download, available instantly after purchase
• List of vendors for various materials
• Print only the pages you need, instructions can be followed on your computer or mobile device (or printed if desired)
• Make them for a special child, event or even sell your finished plush
• Prints on standard 8.5″ x 11″ printer paper.  

Skills and Techniques Used

• Fundamental Sewing Basics
• Sewing Tight Curves
• Clipping Curved Seams
• Sewing Opposing Curves
• Machine Applique (optional for markings)
• Attaching Safety Eyes
• Hand Sewing (to close seams)
• Hand Applique (to attach optional eyelids and some spike, horn and nostril options)
• Soft Sculpting (to shape sculpted feet/hands, optional)
• Applying Wire or Lock Joint Armature (optional)

Pattern Includes

• Full Size Templates
• Two Different Ear Shapes
• Two Different Wing Options
• Two Hand/Feet Options
• Three Sewn Spike Options
• How to Use Trim and Feathers as Spikes
• Two Nostril Options
• Two Horn Options (one is poseable!)
• Nose Spike
• Armature or No Armature
• Easy to Follow Bite-Size Instructions
• Photos Accompany Each Step

Materials and Tools Needed

• 2/3 yard minky for main body (alternative fabrics: fleece, quality cotton, repurposed clothing, etc)
• 8″ x 8″ of minky for horns (above alt. fabrics)
• 8″ x 8″ of minky for foot pads (above alt. fabrics)
• 22″ x 22″ of minky for belly & bum (above alt. fabrics)
• 8″ x 8″ of minky for claws/talons (previous alt. fabrics + felt)
• 12″ x 20″ of minky for spikes (prev. alt. fabrics) OR 2 yards trim
• 8″ x 15″ Pellon Flex Foam for wing support (alt. batting/felt)
• 8″ x 8″ heavy interfacing, felt or batting for ears
• 6″ x 20″ heavy interfacing, felt or batting for spikes
• ~20 oz fiber filling
• 1 pair 30mm Safety Eyes (alt 20mm or 24mm will work, too)
• Optional: 4 Chenille stems for wings + 3 stems for talons 
• Optional: 1/2 skein embroidery floss for tummy bands & horns
• Optional: ~20 chenille stems for individual leaf spikes
• Optional: 1 pair false eyelashes (the kind people wear)
• Notions: scissors, thread, sewing machine (or hand sew)