Free Sewing pattern: Memory bear from baby clothes

January 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Making a keepsake bear out of your baby’s clothes is a beautiful way to preserve special memories and create a unique and personal gift. With this pattern from PA Country Crafts, it’s now easier than ever to make one.

With only two pattern pieces (each cut double, for a total of four pieces of fabric), this bear is simple and easy to make, even for those who are new to sewing. The pattern is available for free from the PA Country Crafts blog, and the finished bear measures approximately 8 inches tall, making it the perfect size for cuddling and displaying in a nursery or child’s room.

One of the great things about this pattern is that you can make the bear from a onesie, so you can use your baby’s first or special outfits to create a meaningful and sentimental item. Whether you’re looking for a special gift for a new parent, or simply want to create a cherished keepsake for yourself, this bear pattern is sure to provide hours of fun and satisfaction.

To make the bear, simply follow the step-by-step instructions and photos provided on the PA Country Crafts blog. Whether you’re using the bear as a toy or a decorative item, you’ll love the finished product and the memories that it brings.

The Keepsake Bear Pattern from PA Country Crafts is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to create a special and sentimental item. With its simple design, easy-to-follow instructions, and beautiful finished product, this pattern is sure to become a staple in your sewing repertoire. So why not give it a try today? You’ll love the results!

Baby Clothes Memory Bear Pattern and Tutorial, by PA Country Crafts

[photo from PA Country Crafts]

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Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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