Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This cute little bear is the perfect Valentine’s gift! Alicia at Felt With Love Designs has a free pattern you can use to stitch one up! He comes with a felt heart and has a little pocket in front to… Read more ... 
This felt Christmas tree toy is so cute for little kids! They can decorate the soft toy tree with little felt ornaments that attach with hook and loop tape. Alicia at Felt With Love Designs has a tutorial and free… Read more ... 
Sew a stocking that kids will love by adding a stuffed animal 
to the front! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how, and a free stocking pattern you can use. It’s especially cute made out of faux fur,… Read more ... 
Have you ever sewed a softie? They’re so much fun to make! As you put the pieces together you can see their little bodies and personalities take shape. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has collected a list of 50 (or more)… Read more ... 
Halloween is approaching fast! Sew up an adorable, festive mini felt skeleton softie to start getting in the mood! You can get the free pattern and a tutorial over at Felt With Love Designs. Such a cute project for Hallowen!… Read more ... 
Sew a Waldorf style doll that’s perfect for toddlers to hold and cuddle! from The Tiptoe Fairy has a tutorial showing how to make a Swaddle Baby doll. The soft doll is swaddled up in a blanket, so there’s no… Read more ... 
Sew a midi or maxi length sundress for an American Girl or other 18-inch doll! Sew Crafty has a free pattern and tutorial you can use. She designed the dress to be easy to sew AND easy for a child… Read more ... 
This fleece sea turtle softie is so adorable and would make a sweet softie for a child! It’s soft so it’s good for snuggling while watching a favorite movie or reading some books. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a… Read more ... 
Duchy is a sweet dachsund softie perfect for kids and beginner sewists! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to sew him. Her pattern is designed to be easy enough for a child or… Read more ... 
Make sweet bedtime memories with this bear and moon felt toy! Miss Daisy Designs has a free sewing pattern for the Twilight Bear, and a story that goes along with it. You can tell the story at bedtime and use… Read more ... 
Sew a cute little monkey softie with this free pattern from Felt With Love Designs! Made from felt, it’s easy to sew with only simple hand stitches. The tutorial is part of the Sew a Softie series organized by Trixi… Read more ... 
Learn how to sew these cute little dolly skirts as a mini, midi or maxi, using this free tutorial by Sew Crafty Me. This pattern is super easy to whip up and as such, it is perfect as a beginner… Read more ... 
These Sesame Street 
character bean bags are the cutest! I’m partial to Oscar. He was my favorite when I was a kid, and also my daughter’s favorite when she was little. Brandy from Gluesticks has a simple pattern for these… Read more ... 
If your child has Barbie dolls, you know that much of the fun of the fashion dolls is dressing them up. The Ken dolls don’t have as many options, though. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free sewing pattern… Read more ... 
Lisa from This Pilgrim Life shows how you can sew this fun bendy snake toy. It’s a simple sewing project that kids will love! The fabric snake bodies have wires in them so they can bend and hold their shape. … Read more ...