One of the great things about this craft project is that you can use just one pattern to create both the felt lion and the felt lioness. The only difference is the addition of a mane for the lion. Just follow the step-by-step instructions in our tutorial and let us know if you have any questions!

If you want to add other animals to your felt stuffie collection, we have more intermediate felt projects for you to browse. Or you can give them away as a gift. Any little ones in your life would love one a felt animal to play with! They're also cute for adults to use as home decor or desk decor.

Of course, if you have any suggestions for a new animal stuffie, be sure to let us know! And don't forget to share your creations with us by using the hashtag #MadeWithLia when you post pictures. Happy crafting! ~ Lia and team

Crafting Tip: New to crafting felt animal stuffies and want to learn more? Take our mini course, 8 Easy Steps to Create Any Felt Stuffie.

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How to Make a Felt Lion & Lioness

  1. Gather craft tools and materials. Then download the animal pattern on the right hand side at the top of this post.
  2. Cut out felt pieces according to the pattern, using scissors or a Cricut Maker.
  3. Sew the legs to the underside piece using three strands of tan floss and a whip stitch, working from what will be the inside of the legs. Match and follow the curve of the leg openings, and ensure that the legs are facing the right way.
  4. Match up the edges of the underside with one of the body pieces. Blanket stitch with three strands of tan floss along the edge, starting at the rump, all the way up to the neck.

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DIY step by step photo tutorial for hand-sewn felt lion and lioness
felt lion and lioness in front of paper zig-zag plant with yellow and grey yarn
Little girl holding felt lion and felt lioness
Kid holding felt lion and felt lioness
felt lion and felt lioness in front of paper zig-zag plant and yarn
felt lion and lioness next to paper plant and yarn

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Want more ideas like this one? Browse our whole collection of felt stuffies on the site. Or check out all of our felt and fiber crafts. We also have paper flowers, jewelry, and many more DIY project ideas, if you want to try working with a medium other than felt.

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