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Panda Pillow Kit

Name: Panda Pillow Kit
Brand: Pinwheel Crafts
SKU: PWCK-PPK01-0421-A
Price: 34.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Design Your Own Panda Face

Stuff It, Stitch It, Then Decorate

Ages 8+ · Beginner Sewing

Kid-Tested & Parent-Approved

$34.95

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Make a soft panda pillow with ears, then give it a face your child designs
14 felt pieces to mix and match, from eyelashes and pink cheeks to hearts and a bamboo sprig
A real first sewing project: kids stuff the pillow and close it with a ladder stitch
Needle and thread, polyfil stuffing, fabric glue, and step-by-step instructions included
A screen-free craft for ages 8 and up, with adult supervision recommended

What Your Child Makes

The Panda Pillow Kit starts with a soft white pillowcase that already has its black panda ears. Kids fill it with as much or as little stuffing as they like, then sew the opening shut by hand. Once the pillow is stuffed and closed, the fun part begins. They pick the felt pieces they want and glue them on to build the face, sleepy eyelashes or big round eyes, a smile, rosy cheeks, maybe a heart or a sprig of bamboo. The eyelashes simply peel and stick. No two pandas come out the same.

Their First Real Stitch

The seam is closed with a ladder stitch, the same stitch sewists use to close a stuffed toy so the thread hides inside the seam. The instructions walk through it with a step-by-step diagram, so it makes a great first hand sewing project. Looking for more ideas once the panda is done? Try our 8 Beginner-Friendly Sewing Projects for Kids.

Love making things to cuddle? Pair it with our Space Pillow Kit, or browse the whole Sew and Play collection.

Designed & tested with love in the USA
Fostering imagination and creativity, screen-free.

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What's Included

Panda Pillow Case with Ears
14 Felt Pieces to Create Your Custom Panda Face Design
Step-by-Step Instructions
Needle and Thread
Polyfil Stuffing
Fabric Glue

Shipping & Returns

We offer fast, reliable shipping anywhere in the U.S.

Shipping: Orders typically ship within 2–3 business days.
Delivery: Expect your kit in about 5–7 business days.
Returns: If you’re not completely happy with your order, contact us within 30 days for an easy return or replacement.

Free shipping on orders over $49.

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Why Families Love the Panda Pillow Kit

14 felt pieces to mix and match, so every panda gets its own face

A huggable pillow they made themselves, ready for the bed or the couch

Screen-free focus, one stitch and one felt piece at a time

Worth the wait: stuff it, stitch it shut, then give it a face

Pillowcase with ears, felt pieces, needle, thread, stuffing, and glue, all in one box

More than a craft: A confidence-building experience

Builds fine motor control, guiding a needle stitch by stitch along the seam

Teaches a real sewing skill, the ladder stitch, that kids can use again

Encourages self-expression, choosing the pieces that give their panda its personality

Creates pride in a pillow they stuffed, sewed, and designed on their own

A boy holds up the finished panda pillow between his mom and his brother at home

See why 10,000+ families choose Pinwheel Crafts

Real smiles. Real creativity. Real connection.

5 stars: 125 (87%)
4 stars: 18 (13%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Unicorn 🦄 pillow

My 7 year old granddaughter loved making her unicorn 🦄 pillow. I am ordering the panda pillow for her to make. I highly recommend the unicorn pillow🦄👍

My granddaughter loves pandas.

My granddaughters love doing these crafts and I love spending the time with them!

easy and fun

This was an easy and fun craft to do with my 7 year old grandson. He enjoyed making the pillow.

Awesome Pillow

Awesome pillow, my grandson loved making it

This was a terrific kit for my 5 year old grandson!

good activity

Okay so like it's fun. My daughter stuck the patches on and we had a lot of fun together. the only hard part is that I can't sew. I also didn't even know how to start. I had to watch a tiktok just to get started. After that and the pillow was stuffed, it was all downhill at that point.

Not much sewing

This is an excellent piece. I had been hoping for more sewing than I got, but if you aren't a fan of too much sewing, this is perfect. I enjoyed it anyway. There were facial parts and accents provided with a good fabric glue and I got to be creative with how I used them.

Excellent!

fun

My 12-year-old niece loved this. She enjoyed both the process of making it and the result. Hope it holds up well.

The girls really liked being able to personalized their pillows, and make it their own.

Good quality

Purchased as a gift for an 8yo girl. She loved it! Pillow is nice quality and personalizing the face was a highlight.

Grandaughter loved it

This was a great gift for my granddaughter. She is 9 and could easily do this and it came out great.

Easy to do.

My girls really enjoy doing this, easy to follow through!

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Perfect for teaching kids the fundamentals of sewing! The instructions were clear and the project was just challenging enough to keep them interested.

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Questions parents ask

What's included in the Panda Pillow Kit?

A panda pillowcase with ears, 14 felt pieces to create a custom panda face, a needle and thread, polyfil stuffing, fabric glue, and step-by-step instructions. Everything for one panda pillow comes in the box.

Is this a sewing kit?

Yes. Kids fill the pillowcase with stuffing, then sew the opening shut with a ladder stitch using the needle and thread in the kit. Once the pillow is stuffed and sewn, they glue on the felt face pieces they choose. The eyelashes peel and stick. There is one seam to sew, which makes it a good first sewing project.

What is a ladder stitch, and is it hard for a beginner?

A ladder stitch closes a seam so the thread hides inside it. Kids fold the fabric edges in, then make small stitches that switch from one side of the opening to the other, pulling the thread snug every few stitches. The instructions include a step-by-step diagram. If it is your child's first time with a needle, sit with them for the first few stitches. For more practice ideas, see 8 Beginner-Friendly Sewing Projects for Kids.

Can my child choose how the panda looks?

Yes, that is the best part. The 14 felt pieces include eye patches, eyelashes, pink cheeks, hearts, a nose, smile pieces, and a bamboo sprig. Kids choose the ones they want and place them where they like, so every panda has its own expression.

What ages is it best for?

It is recommended for ages 8 and up, with adult supervision. Younger kids can join in with the stuffing and the face design while a grown-up handles the needle.

Is it safe for kids?

Every Pinwheel Crafts kit is CPSIA compliant, which means it meets the US federal safety requirements for children's products. The kit contains small parts, so it is not for children under 3. It also includes a real sewing needle, so adult supervision is recommended while kids sew, and the needle should be put away from younger siblings and pets when the sewing is done.

How do the face pieces go on?

Once the pillow is stuffed and sewn shut, kids attach the felt pieces with the fabric glue in the kit. The eyelashes are even simpler: peel off the backing and press them onto the pillow.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes. It is a sweet pick for birthdays and holidays, especially for kids who love pandas or want to learn to sew. For a younger crafter who is not ready for a needle, our Unicorn Pillow Kit is a no-sew option.