Sew Your Own Fabric Mouse – Step by Step!

Some sewing projects are small, quick, and incredibly rewarding—this is one of them. This adorable little fabric mouse is perfect for home decor, gifting, or simply bringing a smile to your face. It’s a fun and beginner-friendly project that’s full of charm.

In this post, I’ll walk you through every step of the process, and at the end, you’ll find a video tutorial to guide you visually through the whole project!

What You’ll Need

  • Patterned cotton fabric (15 x 40 cm / 5.9″ x 15.7″)

  • White cotton fabric (20 x 30 cm / 7.9″ x 11.8″)

  • Stuffing (polyfill or similar)

  • 1 flat stone (for weight so the mouse can stand)

  • Black and white thread

  • Needle, sewing machine, scissors, clips, iron

Cut the mouse ears and topstitch along the edge, leaving the bottom open.

Turn the ears right side out, fold them toward the center, and topstitch to hold their shape.

Place the ears into the designated openings in the head piece and topstitch them in place.

Now join the head piece and the body piece together.

Fold the sewn pieces together and topstitch to close them.

Cut the bottom and the tail of the mouse. Fold the tail strip inward twice and press with an iron. Then topstitch along the edge of the strip.

Tie a knot at one end of the tail and attach the other end to the seam of the mouse body.

Turn the mouse inside out and sew the bottom on, leaving an opening so you can stuff it with filling later.

 

Now fill the mouse with stuffing until it is evenly filled but not too firm.

 

Next, you’ll need a stone. Place the stone inside the mouse at the bottom. Sew the opening closed. Now the mouse can stand upright.

 

Embroider the eyes and the nose. At this point, it’s really helpful to watch the video (link below). In the video, I show exactly how to embroider them in the most effective way.

Now the whiskers are added. Insert the needle through the desired spot, pull the black thread through, and tie two knots. Then trim the excess thread.

Sometimes, a sewing video can make all the difference—especially for visual learners! Seeing each step in action helps you understand details like how to fold the ears or attach the tail. You can pause, rewind, and follow along at your own pace—like a personal sewing class right at home.

 

What Can You Do With Your Finished Mouse?

Your little fabric mouse is more than just cute—it’s full of possibilities!

  • Use it as a home decor accent (perfect for autumn, Easter, or children’s rooms)

  • Give it as a handmade gift

  • Place it on your desk or bookshelf

  • Use it as a doorstop or paperweight (with a heavier stone)

  • Or just keep it nearby as a cheerful sewing companion 💛

What Can You Do With Your Finished Mouse?

Your little fabric mouse is more than just cute—it’s full of possibilities!

  • Use it as a home decor accent (perfect for autumn, Easter, or children’s rooms)

  • Give it as a handmade gift

  • Place it on your desk or bookshelf

  • Use it as a doorstop or paperweight (with a heavier stone)

  • Or just keep it nearby as a cheerful sewing companion 💛

You can get the pattern for this adorable fabric mouse in two ways:

🛍️ Option 1: Etsy Shop 
The pattern is available as an individual download in my Etsy shop – perfect if you just want this single project.

💛 Option 2: Patreon Membership
As a Patreon member, you get so much more value! For a small monthly contribution, you’ll have unlimited access to all my patterns – including everything from the Etsy shop and every pattern used in my YouTube video projects. It’s the best way to support my work and enjoy a growing library of creative sewing tutorials.

Choose what fits you best – but if you’re planning to sew more than one project, Patreon is definitely worth it! 😊