Tutorial and pattern: Jingle Bird felt softie

This Jingle Bird softie would make a cute toy, but it would also be a sweet ornament to hang on your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. The Jingle Bird is made from felt and has a little jingle bell tucked inside. The stitching is easy enough for a child to help with, or sew the entire bird depending on their age and skill level.

If you are sewing this for a small child, you may want to consider replacing the jingle bell with a child safe bell insert, and using embroidery stitches for the eyes in place of buttons that may be a choking hazard.

Click below for her tutorial and free pattern:

Free Jingle Bird Softie Sewing Pattern, by Swoodson Says

[photo from Swoodson Says]

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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