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Get kids sewing with Sew a Softie in July!

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If you’ve never made a softie before, now’s a good time to jump right in.  That’s because it’s Sew a Softie Month!  Trixi at Coloured Buttons blog created Sew a Softie Month to encourage folks, both kids and adults, to learn to sew.  This is a great way for kids to beat summer boredom, especially this summer with so many camps and group activities closed.  From simple stuffed animals to plushie fruits, there’s no limit to what you can create!  And to get you started on your softie sewing journey, she has lots of tutorials for easy-to-sew softies you and your kids can create.  You can find more info about Sew a Softie Month here.

[photo from Coloured Buttons]

Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books on Amazon.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.