Free pattern: Owl softie
Katie from Peche Patterns has a free owl softie pattern for you if you sign up for her newsletter. The softie is easy to so, and oh so cute! Make him from an old sweater to give him huggable shape… Read more ...
Free pattern: Adorable raindrop softie
Into each life a little rain must fall. That’s okay if the rain is as cute as this raindrop softie. Lisa from We Are Scout shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. Give it sweet stitched eyes and… Read more ...
Free pattern: Circle bird softie
This sweet little bird is totally making my Monday morning! Her little round body and big birdie eyes and chirping birdie beak are so incredibly cute!! Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to … Read more ...
Tips and tricks for making bears and softies
There’s something magical about sewing a teddy bear or other softie. The pieces of fabric and fur come together to create a unique little soft creature that can be hugged and snuggled. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pusheen cat sock softie
Kai from My Pastel Cafe shows how you can make this Pusheen Cat sock softie. My crazy cat lady self is in love. But even dog lovers would have to agree that this adorable, right? You can sew the whole… Read more ...
Tutorial: Halloween mummy softie
Who’s your mummy? Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this adorable Halloween mummy softie. Strips of raw edge denim give the mummy her wrappings. You can tie her soft fabric hands into a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Quilted doll blanket
Night-Night was one of my daughter’s faaaaavorite games to play when she was little. All day long, she’d put her stuffed kitties to bed. Then wake them up. Then put them to bed again. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co.… Read more ...
Free pattern: Sock Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkey softie
Gobble, gobble! You can make this turkey softie out of a couple of socks. Isn’t he the cutest? Joanne from Craft Passion has a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. You’ll need a regular sock for his body and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Hooded swaddle blankets for baby and doll
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop showing how to make a hooded swaddle blanket. She makes it from a double gauze, which is light and breathable. Her post at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop… Read more ...
Tutorial: Mr. Pumpkin softie or pincushion
This Mr. Pumpkin plushie pincushion doll would be so cute sitting in your sewing room! Or a bigger version of the pumpkin guy would be a fun addition to a mantelscape or front porch decor. He’s a Halloween version of… Read more ...
Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch
Debi from Pieces Squared shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showimg show you can repair a stuffed animal when it gets a rip or tear. A ladder stitch will close a hole or reattach a limb invisibly. The stitch is… Read more ...
Video tutorial: Alpaca sock softies
These alpaca softies are giving me the “awwww”s this morning. They’re just so cute!! BudgetHobby shares a video showing how you can make them. They’re made from socks. Fuzzy chenille socks will give them that soft soft fur. You could… Read more ...
Tutorial: Primitive Halloween pumpkin softies
Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make some primitive pumpkin softies to decorate for Halloween. I’m loving his crooked smile (which is a twig, by the way) and his crazy wonky button eyes. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Patchwork wrap skirt for an 18″ doll
Crafting a Green World shows how you can make this patchwork wrap skirt for an 18″ doll, made from postage stamp quilt blocks so the scale is perfect for an 18″ doll. It you’ve got some tiny scraps, this would… Read more ...
Tutorial: Baby car seat toys
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can DIY a set of toys to hang from a baby’s car seat. The stuffed fabric toys are appliqued with fun shapes in bold colors. They hang from the handle… Read more ...