Happy Snout Hippo hippopotamus soft plush toy PDF sewing pattern and tutorial

Happy Snout the Hippo is part of the EFI Wetfoot Friends collection. Any clothing pattern labelled 'Size: EFI Wetfoot Friends' will fit the Hippo.
This is a digital item (PDF format, written in English) to sew a 38 cm (15") Happy Snout Hippo – a cheerful and cuddly soft toy, perfect for playtime, adventures, or simply snuggling. This size is ideal for children: big enough for hugs, small enough to travel along on daily adventures, and just the right scale for dressing and undressing.

The design features all parts sewn in, making it safe and durable for little ones. With carefully considered construction, this toy is built for play, durability, and long-lasting fun.

The hippo looks adorable on its own, especially when sewn from unique or textured fabrics. You can also add your personal touch with bows, ribbons, or a little collar. While this pattern is for the hippo toy only, clothing and accessory patterns will be added over time. We're starting with free patterns for a basic top, trousers, and a lifeguard-style life ring—all soon available on my YouTube channel, complete with video tutorials.

Recommended fabrics:
Medium-weight fabrics such as linen, cotton, or corduroy. Faux fur and plush fabrics can be used if you have experience working with thicker materials and the appropriate sewing machine/equipment.

Sewing skill level:
This pattern is designed to be easy to follow, but you should have basic sewing knowledge. Skills required include:

Sewing straight stitches on a sewing machine
Basic hand sewing and ladder stitch (for closing the stuffing opening)
Making a French knot (for the eyes, or you can finish the eyes in your preferred method)

This listing includes:
PDF sewing pattern for the 38 cm Happy Snout Hippo
PDF photo tutorial with clear step-by-step instructions and 80 photos to guide you through the process

You’ll need a basic domestic sewing machine and standard sewing tools to complete this project.

Let your creativity shine through fabric choices, accessories, and future outfits—Happy Snout Hippo is ready for all kinds of characters and imaginative adventures!

Download the digital files immediately after purchase. I highly recommend purchasing digital files while logged into your Etsy account or providing a valid email address to ensure the files are sent to you automatically after payment is processed.

Print the required patterns on standard A4 paper, and follow the tutorial from your device, which includes detailed colour photos for clarity.

This listing is for the PDF pattern and tutorial to make the Hippopotamus soft toy shown in the second photo. All other photos in this listing are for inspiration purposes. You can also visit our Instagram feed for more toy ideas and inspiration.
When buying this tutorial, you will receive my full support while making the toys. Please contact me via email with any questions regarding the sewing process, and I will help guide you through each step.

The design of these toys is copyright protected and belongs to Elena Iliyasova. The tutorial and pattern are also copyright protected. You may not sell, distribute, upload, or share this file or parts of it. You may sell the toys you create using this pattern on a small scale (handmade, not for commercial use), but please credit the designer - Elena Iliyasova or EFI Little Things.

If making these toys for little children to play with, it is your responsibility to follow children's safety guidelines and use appropriate materials and fabrics.