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■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Fabric: 1m of 150cm wide fabric ■ Marking tool ■ Loop turner ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Use a 1cm seam allowance, unless otherwi

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Smaller brim hat: Fabric A: 0.5mx112cm – Outer and Brim Fabric B: 50x50cm – Lining Vlieseline M12 medium weight sew-in interlining: 0.5m ■ L

■ Pastel rainbow plush fabric 70x45cm ■ Pink glitter cuddle plush fabric 30x29cm ■ Mint cuddle plush fabric 33x15cm ■ Yellow cuddle plush fabric 36x27cm ■ 1-2mm thick wadding fabric 28x15cm ■ Dark gre

1 From fabric A, cut three (3) template A pieces (Fig 1). 2 From fabric B, cut two (2) template A pieces (Fig 1). 3 From fabric C, cut two (2) template A pieces (Fig 1). 4 From fabric D, cut the follo

■ Fabric: 2m ■ Waistband elastic of your choice ■ A loose-fitting trouser pattern ■ Paper and pencil/pen ■ Fabric marker ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit FABRIC SUGGESTIONS ■ Light to medium weigh