Horse, Donkey & Unicorn Soft Toy – PDF Sewing Pattern & Tutorial

Meet the Horse, Donkey & Unicorn from the EFI Friends collection — a wonderfully versatile sewing pattern that lets you create your own 55 cm (21.5") character as a horse, pony, donkey, or magical unicorn.

These soft toys are an original EFI Little Things design and are part of the 55 cm EFI Friends family. By changing the ears, mane, tail, horn, fabrics, and colours, you can use the same pattern to create completely different characters — from a gentle linen horse or floppy-eared donkey to a colourful unicorn.

The finished Horse, Donkey or Unicorn measures approximately 55 cm (21.5"), making it a beautiful large soft toy for cuddles, imaginative play, nursery décor, or a special handmade gift.

This listing is for a digital PDF sewing pattern and tutorial, which includes:

• Sewing pattern for a 55 cm Horse / Pony
• Pattern pieces for creating a Donkey
• Pattern pieces for creating a Unicorn
• A detailed step-by-step tutorial written in English
• Over 80 high-quality colour photographs demonstrating the sewing process
• Additional video demonstrations for selected sewing steps
• Full-size printable pattern pieces for standard A4 paper

The project is suitable for a confident beginner with good basic sewing skills. The detailed photographs and instructions will guide you through each stage of creating your EFI Friend.

Please note: clothing patterns are not included in this listing.

The Horse, Donkey and Unicorn are part of the 55 cm EFI Friends collection and can wear clothing designed for other 55 cm EFI Friends. You can find a variety of clothing and accessory patterns separately in my shop, allowing you to create a complete handmade wardrobe for your new friend.

Already own another 55 cm EFI Friends pattern?

The 55 cm EFI Friends share the same general toy-making tutorial. If you have previously purchased an EFI Friends pattern that includes the full sewing tutorial, you may only need the Horse / Donkey / Unicorn pattern pieces rather than purchasing the complete tutorial again. Please look for the pattern-only option in my shop.

First EFI Friends toy? Please choose the Pattern + Full Tutorial version.
I strongly recommend this option for first-time EFI Friends makers, as the pattern-only listing does not include the full construction instructions. The pattern-only option is designed for returning customers who already own the general EFI Friends sewing tutorial.

All toys in the EFI Friends collection share one general sewing tutorial covering the full making process.

You can make your Horse, Donkey or Unicorn from a wonderful variety of fabrics. Linen and cotton are beautiful choices for a traditional handmade look, while corduroy, brushed cotton, apparel wool, fleece, bouclé and other medium-weight fabrics can be used to create completely different personalities and textures.

Mix fabrics and colours for the mane, ears, tail and body to make your character completely your own.

After purchase, your digital files will be available for immediate download.
Simply download the files and print the pattern pages on standard A4 paper. I recommend viewing the tutorial on your computer, tablet, or phone and printing only the pattern pieces you need.

The photos in this listing are for inspiration and demonstrate different styling possibilities.
Visit my Instagram for more EFI Friends, handmade outfits, fabric inspiration, and creative ideas.

When you purchase this pattern, you also receive my full support throughout your sewing journey.
If you have any questions while making your Horse, Donkey or Unicorn, simply send me an email—I'll be delighted to help.

This design, sewing pattern, and tutorial are protected by copyright.
You may not sell, share, distribute, copy, translate, or upload this file or any part of it.

You are very welcome to sell the handmade toys you create from this pattern on a small handmade scale (not mass production).
Please credit the designer: EFI Little Things.

If you're making toys for small children, please ensure you use suitable child-safe materials and construction methods that comply with your local safety regulations.

I hope your new EFI Friend becomes a much-loved character with a personality all of their own. Happy sewing! 🤍