Luna Lapin and Friends, a Year of Making: Sewing Patterns and Stories Book

Step into the enchanting world of Luna Lapin and her friends with this delightful addition to the bestselling Luna Lapin series.

Luna Lapin and Friends: A Year of Making by Sarah Peel is a beautifully illustrated sewing book that combines heirloom doll making, imaginative storytelling and exquisite wardrobe design. More than simply a pattern book, it invites makers into a charming world where each handcrafted character has a unique personality, story and collection of beautifully detailed clothing.

Inside, you'll find complete instructions and full-size templates to create five much-loved felt animals:

• Luna the Rabbit
• Ziggy the Hedgehog
• Ottoline the Otter
• Hamish the Highland Cow
• Dora the Pig

Each character comes with an adorable collection of clothing and accessories, allowing you to create an entire handmade wardrobe filled with timeless charm. From Luna's elegant red velvet skating coat to Hamish's traditional Highland kilt, every project is thoughtfully designed with Sarah Peel's signature attention to detail.

Interwoven with the sewing projects are whimsical stories that bring the characters to life, making this book a joy to read as well as sew.

Inside the Book

• Five heirloom felt animal projects
• Full-size pattern templates
• Step-by-step construction instructions
• Detailed clothing and accessory patterns
• Beautiful full-colour photography
• Charming stories featuring each character
• Techniques suitable for hand sewing and embroidery
• Inspiration for creating treasured keepsakes

Featured Characters

Luna the Rabbit – Elegant, creative and always impeccably dressed.

Ziggy the Hedgehog – Adventurous and full of character, with his distinctive military-inspired wardrobe.

Ottoline the Otter – Playful and charming with delightful seasonal outfits.

Hamish the Highland Cow – A lovable character complete with traditional Scottish-inspired clothing.

Dora the Pig – Sweet, cheerful and ready for her own adventures.

Perfect For

• Heirloom doll makers
• Felt sewing enthusiasts
• Hand embroidery lovers
• Handmade gift makers
• Collectors of Luna Lapin books
• Creating keepsake toys
• Family heirloom projects
• Slow stitching and mindful sewing

Why You'll Love This Book

Luna Lapin and Friends captures everything makers love about handcrafted toys—beautiful details, timeless design and the opportunity to create something truly special. These aren't toys destined for a toy box. They're keepsakes that are treasured, displayed and often passed from one generation to the next.

Whether you're already a Luna Lapin fan or discovering Sarah Peel's magical world for the first time, this book offers hours of enjoyable making and the chance to create heirloom-quality characters filled with personality and charm.

Book Details

Title: Luna Lapin and Friends: A Year of Making
Author: Sarah Peel
Publisher: David & Charles
Format: Paperback
Project Type: Felt Animals, Doll Making & Heirloom Sewing