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Jessica from Juicy Bits shares a free pattern for this little felt owl ornament. Make a bunch of them for your Christmas tree, and Santa will say “Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!” this year. Or maybe he’ll ask, “Hooo’s been naughty and hoooo’s been nice?” Or perhaps he’ll sing, “Owl be home for Christmas.” Get the free pattern.
[photo from Juicy Bits]
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As a caregiver to an elderly parent navigating the challenges of aging and dementia, I’ve found myself on a mission to create thoughtful, practical items that assist in everyday care while maintaining a sense of dignity and comfort. Over the years, my sewing projects have shifted from creating cute clothes for my children to sewing things that support my parents through their later years. It’s not always easy, and it can be heartbreaking at times, but crafting these items has brought a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
If you’re in a similar situation and looking for sewing patterns and tutorials to support your loved one, whether they are in a wheelchair, dealing with dementia, or simply needing adaptive clothing, this roundup is for you. These patterns offer solutions to daily challenges, from sensory stimulation to maintaining dignity and comfort.
When caring for someone with dementia, eating can often become a messy experience. An adult dignity bib offers a simple but effective way to help prevent spills and ensure that your loved one remains comfortable and clean during mealtime. This pattern provides a great way to create a stylish and practical solution for dignity and comfort.
How to Turn a Plush into a Weighted Toy
Weighted toys can be a calming and comforting tool for seniors, especially those experiencing anxiety or agitation. This tutorial shows you how to transform a soft plush toy into a weighted sensory item, offering soothing pressure and comfort to help relax your loved one. It’s a great way to create a personalized, comforting toy that provides sensory input.
Special Needs Bib Pattern — CraftBits.com
Fidget quilts are fantastic tools for dementia patients, offering tactile stimulation and promoting calmness. In this video tutorial, Rob guides you through the process of making a fidget quilt, showing you how to add various textures, buttons, zippers, and other engaging features to keep your loved one’s hands busy and focused
Making Fidget Quilts for Dementia Patients | Madam Sew – MadamSew
How to Make a DIY Lycra Sensory Bed Sheet | And Next Comes L – Hyperlexia Resources
Lycra sensory bed sheets are an excellent choice for providing calming pressure during sleep. This pattern from And Next Comes L explains how to make a DIY Lycra sensory bed sheet that can help your loved one feel secure and relaxed while they sleep, which is especially useful for those with sensory processing issues.
Wheelchair And Walker Carry Bag Sewing Pattern
Tutorial: No-sew adaptive sweatshirt for wheelchair users
Tutorial: Adult-sized bib – Sewing
Sewing pattern: How to Make a Fidget Quilt
How to Make an Adult Pocket Diaper
For individuals who need additional care in maintaining hygiene, adult pocket diapers can be a game-changer. This pattern teaches you how to create a comfortable, functional pocket diaper, ensuring your loved one stays dry and comfortable throughout the day.
How to Sew an Adult Front Closure Swim Diaper
How to Sew a Fitted Adult Cloth Diaper
For those looking for an eco-friendly and budget-conscious option, sewing a fitted adult cloth diaper can be a great solution. This pattern offers detailed instructions for creating a well-fitting, reusable cloth diaper for adults who need additional support.
The Linda Pants – Free Adaptive Sewing Pattern
Adapting Creatively: Wheelchair Rain Poncho Tutorial
This wheelchair rain poncho is a practical and thoughtful accessory for wheelchair users. This tutorial shows you how to make a poncho that will keep your loved one dry while they’re out and about, ensuring they stay comfortable in all weather conditions.
Adapting Creatively: Split-back Wheelchair Jacket
For those who need a little extra calming weight throughout the day, a weighted lap pad is an ideal choice. This simple but effective pattern helps you create a lap pad that can be placed on your loved one’s lap for a soothing, calming effect that promotes relaxation and comfort.
I Love this! I can’t wait to make an Owl Tree next year!
I want to make these…but her site is down! Do you have another copy of the pattern?
Her site was still up this morning. Perhaps it was just a temporary technical glitch? –Anne
I tried to pull up the felt owl ornament and was unable to do so. can you send to my email thanks
You should be able to just right-click on the link to the pattern (at Juicy Bits blog) and save it down to your computer. It’s a PDF file, which tend to be large. If you just click the link to open it in your browser, your browser may be timing out. Try downloading it to your computer before opening. If that doesn’t work, you may want to contact the designer for help. –Anne
Where is a good place to buy felt? I’ve been to Michael’s, Joann Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby but they don’t have an extensive collection of colors. I’ve looked at the American Felt and Craft website and they seem to have a good selection. But wanted to see if you have any other suggestions. Thanks!
Helaina, I get most of my felt from old blankets, so I don’t know offhand the name of a good source for purchasing. Perhaps another reader has some advice? –Anne
I was not able to download the owl pattern, can you send it by e-mail.
Thanks!!
I cannot send the file, but perhaps you could contact the person who created the pattern and they may be able to help you out. –Anne
I love the owls. I made one and it looked really cute. I called it squishy owl because it is quite squishy. I used red felt for the body, orange for the underneath eyes and the wings, white {obviously} for the eyes, green for the belly, dark green for the beack, brown beads for the middle of the eyes and I dry felted the patern on the belly. It looked realy great and best of all it’s hand made!
Thanks!
I Love these owls would to make some … I love the trees….
Love the owls can’t wait to make them
When you make these do you sew them right sides together or is it blanket stich only ?
Want the owl pattern Went to Juciy website – go access there either. Could you please email it to me?
Went to other website. No available pattern. Could you please email it to me?
Thanks for the pattern, my little daughter will love it.
Cool! 🙂
Thanks for the pattern! My daughter loves owls and I want to make her a set of ornaments!
Thanks for the great owl pattern. I used it @ with my high students, they loved making the owl.
Thanks for the pattern. I want to make a friend a bag for her birthday and she adores owls, this pattern is brilliant, I’ll be able to use the pattern as a motif and fancy it up with sequins. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for the pattern. Iam actually going to sew some on to a hot water bottle for my daughter. I have plans to make some for the tree too as all our decorations need to be two year old friendly for my son.
Your owl pattern is adorable, I plan to make it for my 32 yr-old son, he still requests a homemade ornament each year and I love that he does.