Koala Sewing Kit for crafty kids | Cuddle a hand sewn Koala
This Koala Sewing Kit gives children aged 6 and up everything they need to hand-stitch their very own 23cm plush koala. No experience required.
Working through this easy to craft project, builds focus, fine motor skills and the quiet satisfaction of finishing something made by hand.
The kit includes a pre-cut plush grey koala body, white felt tummy, ear contrast and mouth pieces, plush ear shapes, polyfill stuffing, thread and needle.
When the last stitch is done, your crafty kids will have a happy huggable koala to love.
The kit arrives in a handsome cardboard tube (10.5 x 25cm). It's easy to gift, easy to store, easy to love.
Kit includes:
- Pre-cut plush grey koala body outline
- White felt tummy panel
- Felt ear contrast and mouth pieces
- Plush ear shapes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Needle and thread
- Step-by-step illustrated instructions
Finished size: 23 x 23 cm
Packaging: Cardboard tube: 10.5 dia x 25 cm
Suitable for Children aged 6+ (with adult supervision for younger children)
Delivery costs are calculated at checkout and include the total weight of items within an order.
Orders are posted Mon - Weds. Standard post to Australian addresses will arrive within 5 - 7 working days from dispatch date.
For international delivery, please allow an additional 14 days
We hope you are happy with your purchase(s). But if not, we will exchange or issue a refund provided that the goods are returned in saleable condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: The kit is designed for children aged 6 and up. It's a wonderful beginner sewing project — straightforward enough for younger children to enjoy with some adult guidance, and satisfying enough for older kids to take on more independently. It's a great way to build focus, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while making something genuinely lovely.
Q2: What's included in the Koala Sewing Kit?
A: Everything needed to make a 23cm plush koala is in the tube. The kit includes a pre-cut plush grey koala body outline, white felt tummy, ear contrast and mouth pieces, plush ear shapes, polyfill stuffing, and needle and thread. Step-by-step instructions are included — no extra materials needed.
Q3: Does my child need sewing experience to use this kit?
A: Not at all — this kit is designed as a first sewing project. The pre-cut pieces remove the trickiest part, and the instructions guide children through each stitch at a comfortable pace. Younger children (6–7) will enjoy working through it with a grown-up; older kids can take the lead themselves. Either way, finishing it feels like a real achievement.
Q4: How big is the finished koala and how does the kit arrive?
A: The finished koala measures 23 x 23cm — a proper, huggable size. The kit arrives in a sturdy cardboard tube measuring 10.5 x 25cm, which makes it beautifully gift-ready and easy to store or display on a shelf once the project is complete.
Q5: Where can I buy the Australian Museum Koala Sewing Kit?
A: The Koala Sewing Kit is available here through the Australian Museum Online Shop. It's a unique, meaningful gift for children who love wildlife, craft and making things, and every purchase supports the work of the Australian Museum.
