The author demonstrates how hand and machine sewers of all skill levels can create their own small plush toys with material such as felt, fake fur, beads, ribbons, pipe cleaners and pellets. It offers 60 original animal patterns, easy-to-follow instructions, and clear illustrations so construction is quick and easy. The book is divided up into different construction techniques: shifting stuffing, movable arms and legs, and armatures for long, narrow parts. Readers can also learn how to create their own patterns from drawings and photographs.