Softies – Page 15

Free pattern: Circle bird softie

October 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

October 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

September 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

September 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

September 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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: Mr. Pumpkin softie or pincushion

September 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

August 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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

August 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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: Make a carrycot or Moses basket for a favorite doll or stuffed animal

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Glenis from Gee’s Projects shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make a soft fabric carrycot (or Moses basket) for a doll or stuffed animal. A child can tuck their favorite doll or stuffed animal in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make these perching owl softies from recycled clothing

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing. She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog. The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Oh so cute felt koala

June 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Oh, this felt koala softie is giving me the signs. He is the cutest little softie!! Lia Griffith has a free pattern for making him. It’s all hand sewing (and a bit of glue). Blanket stitch to be exact. If… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sewing machine sewing machine

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Maria from Deshilachado created this adorable little sewing machine softie. The knobs are made from buttons, and there’s even a little piece of fabric being sewn. But my favorite part is the way she used a straight pin to make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Long ear bunny softie

May 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this adorable long ear bunny softie. The pattern is inspired by a stuffed bunny she had when she was a child. Make one (or a pair) as a special… Read more ...