There are many reasons why fleece is a good choice for softies: it’s soft, it’s easy to sew on, it’s inexpensive, it’s available in a wide range of colors, to name a few. But if you’re not careful, it can stretch and shift, especially when sewing tight curves and tricky seams. Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Constructionshares some tips on her blog for using fleece in your softie making. Go to her post to read how.
[photo from While She Naps]
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