Hi everybody!
Throughout a lot of last year I had many requests for a sloth plush ❤ And I finally got the chance to make one! I had in my head the idea that it should have a round, bean-like body. But even more important than that, it should have Velcro in its claws so it can hang onto things! So in the end, I was so happy it worked out 😀 I had the prototype hanging in my work area all throughout the making of the pattern. My favorite part is that you can sew the head rotated so it looks like the sloth is turning to you while it hangs.
It has only 5 pattern pieces so it comes together really quickly. But I still rated it a 3/10 in difficulty because getting the neck seam is a little tricky because the arms are sooo long. But overall the pieces are very simple – I would have given it 2 stars if not for the neck.
And just like last month, this pattern also comes with the embroidery files needed for the face! The eye marking shape is slightly different to make it easier to stitch up, but for the most part it’s the same as the original. Do let me know if it gives you any problems so I can improve on future embroidery files!
P.S. If you’d like to see some behind-the-scenes work on the making of this plush, check out my Patreon! For just $1 a month, subscribers get behind-the-scenes posts and all of my free patterns 1 week early! And you have access to the posts from last month’s Love Dragon pattern to check if you like what you see!
March 16, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Loooooove it!!!
March 16, 2018 at 10:18 AM
but where is the link? 😮 I need this baby in my life!
March 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Aaaaand nevermind lol
December 6, 2018 at 4:59 PM
were is the pattern
December 8, 2018 at 9:11 AM
It’s the first photo button found at the bottom 🙂 But here’s a direct link as well! https://cholyknight.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/sloth-plush-sewing-pattern.pdf
December 8, 2018 at 9:12 AM
You click on the picture 😊
March 16, 2018 at 10:20 AM
This pattern is soooo cute! Thank you for making it and offering it to us free of charge. I’ve learned so much from you and continue to learn with each pattern of yours I make. Your instructions are excellent with thoroughness and clarity.
March 17, 2018 at 9:05 AM
Thank you very much!
March 16, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Many thanks for this new pattern, this new animal is so cute !!!! I will start to make it for my children (3) this week-end, the weather is bad here (France). I will send a picture to you when they will be finished.
I also make my own plush patterns, bags and leather booties, if you want to discover my work, my facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/OJolisMomes/
Have a good week-end !
March 16, 2018 at 11:51 AM
sooooooo much cuteness here!!!!
March 16, 2018 at 2:16 PM
Fabric – check. Stuffing – check. On your mark, get set and I’m off to make some sloths. You have made me a very happy plush maker!
March 16, 2018 at 2:39 PM
merci beaucoup pour ce patron c’est très gentil
March 16, 2018 at 3:37 PM
What size are the embroidery files for?
March 16, 2018 at 7:14 PM
It fits hoops 5×7 and above 🙂
March 16, 2018 at 4:09 PM
Literally was searching for a pattern for a sloth and making a pattern in my head when I stumbled on this. LOVE this pattern!!! You’re amazing, Thank you!! Already cutting it out. Gonna try to make a lovey blanket using the sloth head 😉
March 16, 2018 at 4:48 PM
He is adorable! Thanks so much for designing him 😁
March 16, 2018 at 11:13 PM
Thank you for the cute pattern AND the embroidery files. I am looking forward to trying to sew this sloth!
March 17, 2018 at 3:31 AM
cute! the furry one especially, i guess i’ll need to visit fabric shop…
March 17, 2018 at 7:50 AM
Your patterns are so fantastic even an occasional sewer like me can make them, thanks so much Choly!
March 18, 2018 at 7:43 AM
trp rigolo
bravo et merci beaucoup
March 18, 2018 at 10:21 AM
OMG the cuteness!
March 19, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Thanks so much for this pattern, I was searching for a sloth pattern. You are the best!!
By the way, where did you found the fabric for the grey sloth? What is the name of this type of fabric?
Thanks 🙂
March 20, 2018 at 8:02 AM
You’re very welcome! The gray one is Shannon minky “shaggy” 🙂 I got it from Fabric.com (https://www.fabric.com/collection/shaggy-cuddle) — the silver one to be precise. I hope that helps!
March 20, 2018 at 8:31 AM
Thank you so much for your help. I was searching this fabric for a long time but I didnt know the name.
March 19, 2018 at 1:07 PM
It’s cute !!!
As your can make every animal super cute (even jelly fish !), won’t you try to create a turtle pattern ? It could very fun ^_^
And thank for all your free pattern, they are really great and make nice birth gifts for my friends babies ; )
March 20, 2018 at 3:58 AM
Unfortunately I don’t have an embroidery machine so from now on your patterns will be hard for me to sew… 😦
Could you please also add applique files as well as embroidery files? Thanks so much!
March 20, 2018 at 8:03 AM
This pattern still has applique templates — the gray one and mint green one are done with applique as examples 🙂 All the future patterns will still have applique too! I still personally prefer applique over embroidery so that will always be an option.
March 21, 2018 at 11:14 PM
Just really cute!
March 22, 2018 at 11:09 PM
So excited to make this. A plush sloth pattern is something of a need in my life =^_^=
March 23, 2018 at 4:19 AM
Thanks!
March 23, 2018 at 8:48 AM
I made your sloth, gave it to my son for his birthday. He LOVED it. We loved the show Zootopia (Deloris, Deloris, Deloris! What do you call a camel with 3 humps??) haha
Anyway, AWESOME pattern!! Thanks again!
March 23, 2018 at 10:40 AM
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern!
March 23, 2018 at 5:57 PM
Hi! I was wondering what the fabric is called that you used for the rosebud mint sloth and where you got it. Thanks!
March 24, 2018 at 7:44 AM
Hello! The fabric I used is made by a lot of different brands, and usually goes by “Rose,” “Rosebud,” or “Swirl” minky. I got it from Fabric.com (https://www.fabric.com/collection/rose-cuddle) (https://www.fabric.com/collection/michael-miller-minky-solid-rosebud-snuggle), but I’ve also seen it at JoAnn Fabrics too 🙂 Unfortunately they don’t carry the color I got anymore, but they still have most classic colors. I hope that helps!
March 24, 2018 at 10:09 AM
Thank you! That really helps! By the way, those sloths are SOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!
March 27, 2018 at 9:21 AM
I Love it ❤️
March 28, 2018 at 1:50 AM
Thank you!! 🙂
March 28, 2018 at 9:19 AM
encore un joli modèle
merci et bravo
March 29, 2018 at 2:04 PM
this pattern is soooo cute! what type of fabric did you use for the grey sloth? 🐱
March 30, 2018 at 9:26 AM
Thank you very much! Specifically, I used Shannon Shaggy minky 🙂 from Fabric.com (https://www.fabric.com/collection/shaggy-cuddle). The one in silver 😀
April 2, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Awesome! I will trying repeat it. Thank you ❤
April 10, 2018 at 4:28 PM
What a lovely pattern…I’m so going to try this but on a mini scale…I like a small pattern challenge.
April 22, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Love this pattern!
April 28, 2018 at 9:14 PM
Hi,
Your patterns are so amazing. My nieces should love them if i sew them very well like yours😁
Thank you
May 5, 2018 at 10:43 AM
this will be my first try-my GD loves sloths; so I hope the will bring a smile to her face-wish me luck and TY so much for making it possible
May 6, 2018 at 10:23 AM
That’s so wonderful! I do wish you luck 😀 And of course if you have any questions or problems I’m happy to help!
September 8, 2018 at 3:37 PM
Love it
September 11, 2018 at 9:28 PM
The embroidery files link is not working… : (
September 12, 2018 at 6:36 AM
Oh no! I’m sorry about that! It’s a .zip file, so if you have trouble downloading that, I suppose that could be the issue. Here’s a direct link as well: https://cholyknight.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/sloth-plush-embroidery-files.zip
September 23, 2018 at 8:20 AM
So cute i know just the person to make this for
October 11, 2018 at 1:54 PM
Just perfect <3. Are U ok if we use you pattern to create plush for an associaton who protect sloth? Thank U So much
October 12, 2018 at 8:22 AM
Of course! You are more than welcome 🙂 Thank you for asking ♥
October 26, 2018 at 2:54 PM
Thank U so much!!! 🙂 I don’t see your response. Here it’s the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/associationprotectricedesparesseux/ . We’ll show you and tag you when we finished him. ❤ ❤ ❤ So thanks
October 31, 2018 at 4:54 AM
Wow what an AMAZING plushie sooo cute thank you for making this a free pattern
hugs Andrea
November 4, 2018 at 7:16 PM
Thank you very much for your gorgeous plush sloth pattern, he’s so cute. My wee 3 year old granddaughter is going to be so happy to have her own Sloth to cuddle.
I might be able to post a photo, after Christmas, I will have to ask her Mum first.
Many Thanks, I’m looking forward to browsing through your lovely crafts ❤️
November 9, 2018 at 10:04 PM
hi , about to start to make 2 sloths , how big is the finished item please . thank you julie
November 10, 2018 at 6:04 PM
It’s a little on the big side at 9″ tall, 6″ wide, and 5″ long. And the arms and legs are 7″ long (not including the claws) 🙂
I hope that helps!
November 11, 2018 at 5:44 PM
Where did you get the fabric that you used for your grey Kirin Qilin Youkai? What is the fabric called?
November 13, 2018 at 2:22 PM
It’s Shannon Minky 😀 I personally get it from Fabric.com: https://www.fabric.com/buy/bu-273/shannon-minky-solid-cuddle-3-silver
November 28, 2018 at 7:28 PM
🙂
January 14, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Thank you so much! This was exactly what I was looking for. Pattern looks very nice!
February 14, 2019 at 8:22 AM
I have not made your Sloth – yet – but wanted to compliment you on your awesome instructions and tutorial! So clear and easy to understand! I can’t wait to try this pattern – I see many Sloths in my future!! Thank you so much 🙂