If you’re reading this you probably already know what the Backson is. If so, skip ahead, if not read on. The Backson is a character from the Winne the Pooh 2011 movie. Watch this quick clip of Owl describing/making up the Backson.
Spoiler alert: In the end we find out the Backson is ‘real’ and a huge sweet heart.
With that out of the way, my 6 year old daughter really loves Winnie the Pooh & plush toys. We call them Stuffies. She’s got her Winnie. She’s got her Piglet. She’s got her Eeyore. She would like a whole set, and maybe someday she will have it.
One character that isn’t commercially available is the Backson. I thought I would try my hand at making a custom version.
I examined my reference material and prepared a pattern that looked about right.
One thing I didn’t account for in the pattern is how much the fleece I bought stretches in one direction. I assumed there would be stretch but, I thought it would be a little more all direction and not as stretchy. The actual combination was different than I expected. In the end, this didn’t ruin the project. I will be more aware next time.
I did a combination of machine and hand sewing. Both have their benefits and drawbacks.
Overall, I’m happy with the result and my daughter loves it. I hope this sparks some creativity with you. Please share your creations!
Do you have sewing and assembling the Backson plush toy. How many of the pattern pieces go together is self explanatory, but not how and where the head and neck are attached or exactly howthe arms, tail and legs are attached. How did you deal with the hair?
The head and neck are attached at the top of the torso. Just make a hole about the same size to smaller than the neck diameter. Sew from the inside.
The hair is thick yarn, cut to 4″ lengths, layed side-by-side on paper and sewn through on a machine. The paper is now perforated and is easily removed. Lay across the head from side to side in a few rows, about an inch apart, as required. Hand sew. Once all is attached, untwist for a delightful mess.
Thanks for the info on attaching the head. I was really having trouble figuring out that is attached. Wrapping the yarn around a 4″ wide piece of cardboard, and when there are as many wraps as desired, cutting one long edge and machine sewing the yarn along the other long fold works well also.
Looking at your picture, it seems that the side seams of the torso are left open for the arms and legs to be sewn into place with front arm attached to the front of the torso, and the back of the arm sewn to the back of the torso, then everything stuffed at once.
But how is the tail attached? Do you cut away as for the head?
I’ll send you a picture when I have my granddaughter’s done. Thanks for your help.
I like the idea of wrapping around a piece of cardboard!
Correct, I leave the seams open for the arms. The tail is similar to the head, I make an opening.
I also added a zipper to the back so I can adjust the filling as required, or make any repairs from the inside.
I would love to see your results!