Tutorial and pattern: Star softie that kids can make

This felt star softie would make a perfect first sewing project teaching a child to sew! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage has a tutorial and a free pattern. The simple shape is easy to sew on a sewing machine and gives good practice with straight seams and turning corners. Her tutorial is part of the Sew a Softie tutorial hop.

Click below for the free pattern and tutorial:

How to Sew a Star Softie (and a Free PDF Pattern), by AppleGreen Cottage

[photo from AppleGreen Cottage]

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!