Toys – Page 26

Free pattern: Chloe Dress for 18″ dolls

November 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Chloe Dress for 18″ dolls. This is a basic short sleeve dress with a gathered skirt. You can make it up in different types of fabrics to get a range… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jungle Jalopy toy animal zippered pouch

November 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make her Jungle Jalopy Zippered Pouch. The small pouch is shaped like a bus or van and can be used to store a set of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chloe Cardi and Tee for 18″ Dolls

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for making a cardigan and t-shirt set for 18″ dolls. She names this pattern the Chloe Cardi and Tee, after her daughter’s doll. Her pattern simplifies construction with the front and back… Read more ...

Free pattern: Superhero cape for a stuffed animal or doll

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making a superhero cape for a child’s favorite stuffed animal or doll. How cute is that!! Give it a monogram applique to make it extra special. This would make an excellent… Read more ...

How much do fabric designers earn?

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Fabric designers are the rock stars of the sewing world. Make pretty designs that get turned into fabric that everyone drools over – sounds like a glamorous life, no? Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed … Read more ...

Cricut Free patten: Day of the Dead felt doll

October 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for this Day of the Dead felt doll. You can let your creativity run wild with the embellishments on this project. She uses felt flowers and other shapes, but you could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sleeping bag for a doll

October 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

To celebrate the release of her Bedbug doll pattern, Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial showing how you can make a witty bitty sleeping bag for a doll. The dimensions she gives will make a bed to fit a… Read more ...

Tips and tools for softie making

October 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Softie making involves sewing lots of small bits and pieces, turning narrow tubes, etc. And when you’re sewing small bits like that, it’s helpful to have the right tools. They’ll help make fast work of turning those narrow tubes, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew handkerchief dolls

October 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sussex Mouse shares a tutorial showing how she makes Church Dolls. They’re soft fabric dolls made out of a handkerchief. There’s no sewing required. It’s put together with just knots and a rubber band. You can add the face with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Halloween black cat softie

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this Halloween black cat softie. You don’t have to use just black fabric, though. He’s pretty handsome made from a black and white houndstooth, as shown in her photo. A… Read more ...

Free pattern: Wool patchwork cat softie

October 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making this adorable cat softie. The kitty softie is made from a mix of felted wool scraps that have been overdyed to match. The wool felt is a good choice for a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Doll purse and shoes from an old wallet

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Joy from xoxo Grandma shows how an old wallet can become a new purse and a pair of shoes for a doll. She also shares a free pattern for making them. They’re both simple patterns and quick to sew. The… Read more ...

Free pattern: Teddy bear pinafore and bloomers

September 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Know a child who likes to play with teddy bears or other stuffed animals? Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making teddy bear clothes. Her top & bloomer pattern will fit most Build-A-Bear and similarly sized… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fabric stacking baby ring toy

September 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Detective Houndstooth shares a free pattern for making a soft fabric version of the classic stacking ring baby toy. The graduated fabric rings stack around a thin cone. Baby will enjoy stacking and unstacking the rings, while parents will enjoy… Read more ...

10 Cute Stuffies with Sewing Patterns And Tutorials

September 19, 2014 by Kym Terranova

There’s nothing cuter than seeing a child carrying around their most beloved stuffed animal or softie, and bringing their little sidekick everywhere they go. We’ve got ten adorable little handmade stuffed toys for you today, complete with patterns and tutorials,… Read more ...