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title: How to Make a Cuddle® Minky Fabric Soft Book (Video Sewing Tutorial)
description: This week, we've put together a tutorial on how to sew the cutest Cuddle® minky fabric soft book (we might be just a little biased)! The soft book can be found as part of the Read To Me® Kit Barnyard (also comes with material for a simple quilt), or can be made separately using our adorable fabric panel, On the Farm Digital Cuddle® Panel Multi.
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# [How to Make a Cuddle® Minky Fabric Soft Book (Video Sewing Tutorial)](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/how-to-make-a-cuddle-minky-fabric-soft-book-video-sewing-tutorial)

 Written by [Shannon Fabrics](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/author/michael-nystrom) | Apr 23, 2021, 4:30:50 PM

We all know that reading aloud to babies is important for brain development, but it’s also a wonderful bonding activity! Babies and toddlers love reading time, and they also love the tactile feel of soft books.

This week, we've put together a tutorial on how to sew the cutest Cuddle® minky fabric soft book (we might be *just a little biased*)! The soft book can be found as part of the Read To Me Cuddle® Kit Barnyard (also comes with Cuddle® fabric for a simple quilt), or can be made separately using our adorable fabric panel, [On the Farm Digital Cuddle® Panel Multi](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/digital-cuddle-sup-reg-sup/shannon-studio-panels/on-the-farm-digital-cuddle-sup-reg-sup-panel-br-multi).

Each page of the soft book for babies and toddlers features a common farm animal to help little ones not just recognize horses, sheep and chickens, but what sounds they make, too! 

**See Related:** [How to Make a Baby Bib and Swaddle Blanket (Free Pattern & Video Sewing Tutorial)](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/how-to-make-a-baby-bib-and-swaddle-blanket-free-pattern-video-sewing-tutorial)

It finishes at approximately 9" by 9" and it even has a convenient carry strap for little hands (if you like this soft book, be sure to check out our [Critter Count soft book tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKU3g0U6oqQ)).

Happy sewing!

## **Fabrics and notions you'll need to make a Cuddle® minky fabric soft book** 

**Fabrics:**

- [Read To Me Cuddle® Kit Barnyard](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/kits-precuts/cuddle-sup-reg-sup-kits/read-to-me-sup-reg-sup-kit-br-barnyard) 
- OR [On the Farm Digital Cuddle® Panel Multi](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/digital-cuddle-sup-reg-sup/shannon-studio-panels/on-the-farm-digital-cuddle-sup-reg-sup-panel-br-multi)

**Notions/supplies:**

- 24" long acrylic ruler
- 45mm rotary cutter - OLFA or blade (SAC-1 - OLFA)
- 90/14 stretch machine needle - SCHMETZ
- Crinkle material (optional)
- Fabric clips - (Wonder Clips - Clover)
- Felt tip marker
- Flannel fabric scraps - (optional)
- Flower head pins - Clover
- Hand sewing needle
- Hump jumper / (Jean-A-Ma-Jig - Dritz) bulky seam aid (optional)
- Micro serrated scissors - Famore or Kai
- Polyester batting (Quilters Dream Poly - Request- Quilter Dream Batting) - (optional)
- Polyester thread - (Metrosene - Mettler)
- Self-healing cutting mat - OLFA
- Stiletto and pressing tool - ByAnnie
- Walking Foot

## **Tips for making a Cuddle® minky fabric soft book**

- Use flannel or cotton scraps to give body to the pages without making it stiff or too thick.
- When sewing the center seam use a hump jumper to even it out a little.
- Always start sewing with the foot completely on the fabric.
- Add crinkle material to the outside edge if you want, but not needed.

## **Video tutorial: How to make a Cuddle® minky fabric soft book**

Mark your calendar — as part of Sew Together Tuesday, Teresa will be going LIVE on the [Shannon Fabrics Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/ShannonFabrics)and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/ShannonFabrics/featured) channel at 10 am PDT on April 27 to share her tips on how to make a Cuddle® minky fabric soft book.

 

If you have any questions about [Cuddle® minky plush fabrics](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/cuddle?view=all) or any of our [Cuddle® Kits](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/kits/cuddle-kits), feel free to contact our friendly, no-pressure customer service team at 866-624-5252.

Ready to start creating with Cuddle® minky fabric? Use our [store locator](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=store_locator) to find a selection of Cuddle® minky fabric online or near you.

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