What type of stitch to use for a cat toy?
I want to make a cat toy filled with catnip for my kitty but my sewing machines is broken and I never learned to hand sew. What type of stitch or technique would be be the best to use?
The stitch isn’t as important as making sure it’s not going to be easily ripped apart by the cat. A piece of thread can be deadly to a cat if swallowed as the thread can tangle around the intestines. Also don’t use anything inside the cat that it could swallow – small bells, etc.
The best way to make a toy so it’s less likely to get ripped open by the cat is to put the toy pieces together with the outside fabric facing in. Stitch around the outside leaving a small opening to put the stuffing and catnip, and then turn it rightside out, stuff and then close off the opening with a couple stitches. A backstitch would be the most secure. This website shows the various stitches http://home.clara.net/hutchal/curtains/sewguide.htm Also use a stronger thread – such as one used to stitch jeans. If you go to JoAnn Fabrics or a similar store they can point you to the right stuff to use.
January 25th, 2013 at 6:52 am
I don’t know what it’s called, but I would use little stitches, very close together so the cat’s claws and teeth don’t break the toy open, I would also go around twice with the stitches.
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January 25th, 2013 at 7:42 am
The stitch isn’t as important as making sure it’s not going to be easily ripped apart by the cat. A piece of thread can be deadly to a cat if swallowed as the thread can tangle around the intestines. Also don’t use anything inside the cat that it could swallow – small bells, etc.
The best way to make a toy so it’s less likely to get ripped open by the cat is to put the toy pieces together with the outside fabric facing in. Stitch around the outside leaving a small opening to put the stuffing and catnip, and then turn it rightside out, stuff and then close off the opening with a couple stitches. A backstitch would be the most secure. This website shows the various stitches http://home.clara.net/hutchal/curtains/sewguide.htm Also use a stronger thread – such as one used to stitch jeans. If you go to JoAnn Fabrics or a similar store they can point you to the right stuff to use.
References :
I’ve been handsewing since I was a kid and make pillows and other things for my cats http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2442240850046652437hrzsvo