Graphic-sha is set to release Hand-Sewn Rodent Stuffed Animals (手縫いでつくれる げっしるいのぬいぐるみ) in April 2026. The book is the second installment in a popular series of animal plush-making guides and focuses on rodents — creatures known for their charming front teeth.
11 Rodent Species to Craft by Hand
The lineup spans beloved pets and popular zoo animals alike: Kinkouma hamster, Djungarian hamster, Golden hamster, mouse, guinea pig, two-colored guinea pig, chinchilla, squirrel, beaver, small beaver ("Chibieber"), and marmot. Each is recreated as a hand-sewn stuffed animal.
Beginner-Friendly Hand-Sewing Instructions
All projects are completed using hand-sewing — no machine required. Every step is documented with process photos, making it accessible even for those new to needlework.
Customize to Match Your Own Pet
The book also includes tips for adapting patterns to match specific coat colors and markings, so readers can create a personalized plush resembling their own pet.
Table of Contents
Contents include: Introduction / Tools / Materials / Useful Techniques for Stuffed Animal Making / Kinkouma Hamster / Djungarian Hamster / Golden Hamster / Mouse / Guinea Pig / Two-Colored Guinea Pig / Chinchilla / Squirrel / Beaver / Chibieber / Marmot / Customization Tips / Commercial Use Policy / Patterns
About the Author
The book is written by Banba Paeria, who worked as a patterner at a long-established stuffed animal and costume manufacturing company before going independent when the company closed. Drawing on professional skills gained there, Banba creates and sells plush figures under the theme of "capturing the cutest moments of living creatures." Previous works include はじめてでも作れる どうぶつぬいぐるみ もふもふの家族 (Nihon Vogue-sha) and Hand-Sewn Bird Stuffed Animals (Graphic-sha).
Book Details
| Title | Hand-Sewn Rodent Stuffed Animals (手縫いでつくれる げっしるいのぬいぐるみ) |
| Author | Banba Paeria |
| Release Date | April 2026 |
| Format | B5, softcover, 112 pages |
| Price | 1,760 yen (tax included) |
| ISBN | 978-4-7661-4143-6 |
| Amazon | https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4766141431/ |
| Rakuten Books | https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18568118/ |
Related Book
The previous volume in the series, Hand-Sewn Bird Stuffed Animals (手縫いでつくれる ことりのぬいぐるみ), was released in April 2025 and is also available from Graphic-sha (ISBN: 978-4-7661-4023-1).
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4766140230/
- Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18184782/
