Project Seven: Felt Toy Car

I wanted to make a toy car for my nephew for his first birthday, but I couldn't find any good patterns online.  This is the first prototype of my own design, which I will keep improving each time I make it.

I wasn't sure how 'realistic' to make it, as a lot of the patterns were quite stylised and looked...odd.

I think the next prototype will have some detail of the car doors, will be wider, and the wheels larger.

But I think the proportions of this are cute in their own way!

I would also like to try making them out of fabric, particularly a stiffer fabric like denim or canvas, as they'll hold their shape better and reduce the 'puffy' look that this one has.

I will also try using a fabric other than felt for the number plate, or I'll reinforce it with fusible interfacing - as it was very difficult (as you can see) to keep the stitching straight and uniform!

However, I'm really quite happy with the car, just nit-picking! And I'll upload some new photos once I've done another prototype. Once I'm happy with it I'll make the pattern available - its a really easy project that requires minimal fabric and machine stitching. We need more boy patterns!