Softies – Page 15

Free pattern: Sock Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkey softie

September 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Alpaca sock softies

August 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 1 Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 ...

Free pattern: Little birdie softie

May 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

BDDesigns shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these little bird softies. These would be so pretty sitting in a spring wreath, or perhaps tucked next to other decorative elements on your mantel. You can make them from your… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Owl Softie

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Craft Foxes shares a free pattern for this cute owl softie. He has big owl eyes and a pointy little owl beak. He’s a quick and easy softie to sew, and can be made out of your larger fabric scraps.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple tube softies with lots of personality

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Making a softie with personality doesn’t have to involve complicated shapes and seams. Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can create quirky little softies using a simple tube shape for the body. When you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage hanky bunny softie

April 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can use a vintage hanky to create a sweet bunny softie. The hanky will make the bunny’s body and ears, with scraps of knit fabric (stripes are awesome) making his… Read more ...

Free pattern: Beaver softie

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern for making an itty bitty beaver softie. He is sooo cute! He’s got big beaver teeth and a flat beaver tail. He’s small enough to fit in an small metal tin. (If… Read more ...