Luna Lapin And Friends, A Year Of Making: Sewing patterns and stories for heirloom dolls

Luna Lapin And Friends, A Year Of Making by Sarah Peel is a collection of toy sewing patterns and instructions set in the world of Luna Lapin. The book brings together patterns for five animals, with wardrobes to sew alongside them, supported by step-by-step guidance and diagrams.

Luna is introduced as a quiet, kind rabbit with impeccable taste, and she presents some of her closest friends: Ziggy the hedgehog, Ottoline otter, Hamish the Highland cow and Dora the pig. The animals are made from wool felt and hand sewn using overstitch/whipstitch, while the garments are recommended for machine sewing, with tips for working at a small scale. Full-size templates are included so you can begin straight away.

Key details

• Author: Sarah Peel
• Includes patterns and instructions for five animals and their wardrobes
• Animals made with wool felt and hand sewn using overstitch/whipstitch
• Garments are recommended for machine sewing, with tips for sewing small items
• Step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-size templates included

Synopsis

This collection presents five characterful animals and their outfits, including Ziggy’s military jacket and trousers, Ottoline’s anorak and fisherman’s top, and Hamish’s kilt and ruffle top. Luna also features with a new outfit: a red velvet skating coat worn over a full-skirted dress.

Alongside the patterns, the book includes whimsical stories that explore how Luna met her friends, bringing their characters and adventures to life within Luna’s Little World.