In the hearts of little girls everywhere, there’s a fascination with magic and adventure, often embodied by the enchanting figure of the mermaid. With shimmering tails and stories of underwater exploration, mermaids capture the imaginations of young dreamers. As little…
Looking for a plush sewing pattern with some froggy flair? Here is the cutest collection of frog plush sewing patterns. Frogs are the ultimate symbols of transformation — they can turn from a tadpole into a prince! So let’s transform…
Here’s the latest addition to my flat plush toy series: Flat Puppy (following the wake of Flat Teddy and Flat Dino) Just like my other plush sewing patterns, this sweet little dog is lightly stuffed and a mostly 2-dimensional design….
When it comes to the world of play, nothing sparks joy quite like a cuddly monkey plush. Little kids have an innate love for these cheeky creatures, often found swinging from the branches of imagination as they create their own…
When my son was two, he was obsessed with trains. So I got the great idea that an epic train journey would make a great family holiday. I booked us on the Spirit of the Outback – a 26 hour…
After spotting my Flat Teddy sewing tutorial, a reader asked if I had a dinosaur one. So I decided to create one! Introducing my Flat Dinosaur Plush sewing pattern: Just like Flat Teddy, it’s a simple design, lightly stuffed for…
Sew a quick and easy flat teddy with this free sewing tutorial and downloadable pattern pieces. My son’s favorite toy from a very young age was an adorable flat teddy. The simple flat design is easy for little fingers to…
Teddy bears are such an important part of childhood (and a handmade teddy bear can have even more meaning). As kids, these soft and cuddly toys were our companions, confidants, and protectors from the monsters under the bed. And even…
Penguins are cool (and I don’t just mean because they live in cool climates!). I love watching penguins waddle around and swim at the zoo or aquarium. I had such a great experience seeing them in the wild at Phillip…
Dragons are so popular right now. Whether you are into the Wings of Fire books, Game of Thrones House of the Dragon or just Puff the Magic Dragon, here are the best dragon plush patterns: Cute dragon stuffed toy sewing…
Many little girls love horses, and my daughter is no exception. I don’t know where this interest in horses comes from. We don’t live anywhere near any horse farms. Perhaps it’s My Little Pony and other books and TV shows!…
Do you know a kid obsessed with dinosaurs? Whether your child loves T-rex or Triceratops, here are the best dinosaur sewing patterns, including costumes, stuffed animals and more. It’s amazing the amount of knowledge some kids have about different dinosaurs….
Unicorn stuffed animals are the perfect way to make your child feel like they’re living in a magical world. They can cuddle with their favorite unicorn and take it everywhere they go. It’s so cute! And now, you can sew…
If you know a kid who loves giraffes and why not create a unique, hand-stitched stuffed animal? It’s hard to find the perfect stuffed animal when your child loves something different to the norm. Giraffes are tall and elegant or…
With their long trunks, big ears, and loping way of walking around, there’s something fascinating about elephants. Whether you’re looking for something to help you remember, or you have a stuffed mouse looking for something to frighten, here are my…
Halloween is looking to be different this year, but that’s a great excuse to create some Halloween decorations for your home. Here are the best bat sewing patterns, from spooky-scary to spooky-cute (okay, mostly cute!): The Bat soft toy wall hanging…
In challenging times, sometimes you just need a cute sewing pattern to make you smile. Here are my favourite adorable sewing projects. These days, I’m looking for distraction, searching for something to make me smile and take my mind off…
If you’re a lover of all things cat, here are the best stuffed cat sewing patterns, from sweet and whimsical to amazingly realistic. My daughter is a firm believer that you can’t have too many stuffed animals. Her bed has…
As I was sitting here, searching for the best stuffed dog patterns, I’ve had the song “Dogs are the best people” by The Fauves stuck in my head (and I have no idea when the last time I heard that…
With the release of the new Lion King movie, are you inspired to sew your own stuffed lion, quilt or doll? Whether you want to make your own Simba, Nala, Mufasa or Scar, here are the best lion sewing patterns:…
There are lots of cute girly doll toys and patterns out there, but what about the boys? Whether the little boy in your life wants to play make-believe with a toy that looks just like him, or your daughter wants…
Whilst they haven’t quite overtaken unicorns (especially in this house!), llamas are all rage at the moment. There’s something adorable about their face, and well the name is fun to rhyme with pyjama and drama. Get into the llama trend with…
Do you know a girl who is crazy about unicorns? My daughter is obsessed, but she can’t be the only one. Everywhere I look, there is something with a unicorn on it. With my daughter’s birthday and Christmas around the…
When I was a kid, sloths were just slow lazy animals from the other side of the world. Thanks to the internet and social media, I’ve discovered the cute, smiley face of sloths and just how cute baby sloths can…