Hippo Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids

Make your own hippo softie toy! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! A great way to teach kids to sew and great for hand-eye coordination.

Teaching kids to sew is a valuable lesson, most schools do not teach Home economics and in the world of throw away fashion you may think there is no need to learn either, BUT one day their pants may rip, their work pants are too long and they have an important meeting or maybe their kids uniform needs taking up 1 hour before the school photos (yep, been there) Whatever the reason, it is something you just need to know.

Check out more of Brandi’s Projects for kids in her book Sew With Me: 60 Fun & Easy Projects to Make Your Own

Make cool stuff with your friends, such as hair and fashion accessories, and decorate your room your way with personalized pillows and throws. Become the most stylish kid at school with a homemade notebook cover and a pencil pouch. There are so many projects to choose from, such as:

· Watermelon Tote
· Happy Face Coasters
· Animal Sleep Masks
· Pom-Pom Throw
· Unicorn Mane Scarf
· and so much more!

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

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!