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Tutorial: Stuffed animal backpack

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Jessica from Running With Scissors made a special backpack for him to carry his favorite stuffed animal to school for Teddy Bear Day.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  It has a flat round bottom and webbing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack

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Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack.  It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house.  Or how about a couple of favorite books and some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Striped snake sock softie

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Tutorial: Striped snake sock softieCraft Foxes shares a tutorial from Brenna Maloney showing how you can make a loveable snake softie out of a striped knee sock.  It’s a fun project to make with kids.  If they’re too young to do the sewing themselves,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basil the Softie Bear

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Tutorial: Basil the Softie BearAmy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a Basil Bear softie for a baby.  His shape is simple and lightly stuffed.  On the back, you can embroidery a label with the child’s name.  He’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: House pillow

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house-pillow-final-2This house shaped pillow makes such a fun accent!  It would be cute in a playroom or a child’s bedroom.  Creative Bug shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  You can customize the house with windows, doors, plantings, and… Read more ...