Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Fish Shaped Cat Toy

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

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Clip, Turn, Stuff and Close

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Clip at curves and turns so the fabric will lay smoothly when turned right side out. Clip just to the stitching without clipping the stitches.
Turn the fish right sides out.
Push all seams out to the edges of the fish. Tools to Push Corners
Turn usnder the edges of the "leave open" area, to match the seam allowance. Finger press the seam to the inside of the fish.
Stuff the fish, dding a small amount of cat nip to the center of the fish.
Use a slip stitch to close the opening.
Tie a length of narrow ribbon around the indent for the tail of the fish. Thread a bell on to the ribbon and knot the ribbon to hold the bell in place. Tie the ribbon in a bow and secure the bow by knotting or sewing in place.