Polina started sewing in 2014 with the help of her aunt. She was simply learning, practicing, and figuring things out stitch by stitch.
But sewing meant something deeper to her. After losing her mother in 2008, Polina found herself missing a certain kind of love -- the quiet and unconditional kind.
Somewhere along the way, sewing toys for children became a way to reconnect with that feeling.
Over eight years of sewing, she developed her own designs. Soft bunnies. Elephants. Whales. Eventually, she launched Toysbypolina.
Today, every toy she creates carries one simple idea: Love should feel tangible.
What Polina Sells
- Handmade plush toys (bunnies, elephants, whales)
- Digital sewing patterns -- clear, approachable, thoughtfully designed
- Sewing kits for beginners
- YouTube content (monetized with 26K+ subscribers)
What Makes Her Journey Authentic
Polina holds a degree in graphic design, and that shows. She designs the patterns, photographs the products, shoots the videos, builds the website. The brand visuals are hers from start to finish.
This is why her sewing patterns feel so clear and approachable. They're structured thoughtfully, not just creatively.
She doesn't just sell finished toys. She teaches others how to make them. Because sewing changed her life -- and she believes it can do the same for others.
What We Can Learn From Polina
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