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 gangly and awkward but definitely have a certain charm. Who wouldn’t want a cute and
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 favourite stuffed elephant sewing patterns: Elephant toy sewing patterns This fabric elephant pattern from RicRac
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!): Big ears, tiny wings and a cute little nose – the bat plush toy from Chebeto Shop is so adorable. The Bat
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 the events of the world. Sewing is a great way to keep myself busy, and
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 so many teddies and other animals piled on it, I’m amazed that there’s still room
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 song was!). My son loves a dog plushie. I have no idea how many are
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: Lion cub sewing patterns The Lion cub sewing pattern from Teacup Lion is super sweet and
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 a little boy for her girly dolls to play with, here are the most adorable
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 these fun llama sewing patterns: Felt Llama Patterns The adorable felt llama sewing pattern from
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 corner, I’m looking for the perfect unicorn gift. But just buying unicorn wall art or
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 be. So why not sew your own sloth with this collection of sloth sewing patterns!
My daughter received a fairy door for her birthday, and so we now have a fairy living with us. Isabel writes notes for my daughter and leaves fairy dust and the occasional gift. My daughter is obsessed with all things fairies, so the fairy crown from Rebecca Page is the perfect gift for her! I
Spring is in the air and it won’t be long until a certain Easter bunny will be hopping through our yards, leaving chocolate surprises for kids and adults around the world. Both my kids were given stuffed Easter bunnies for their first Easter. Now they are 6 and 8, it’s nice to get them out for
St Patrick’s Day is a fun celebration, especially shared with a leprechaun. Get the luck of the Irish with cute and whimsical leprechaun doll sewing patterns.
Have you been following along with Sew Ready to Play at I’m Feelin’ Crafty? It’s a fun series with sewing projects inspired by board games (and other childhood games). Pokemon has been a popular one in the series this year, but I’m going old school – back to basics – the classic board game… Snakes
Store-bought dolls these days are so blegh! Over-the-top make-up, unrealistic body shapes, and ridiculous clothing – not what I want my little girl to aspire to. I’d much rather sew felt dolls for my kids (yes, my son has felt dolls too!). They have such simplicity and character, and are perfect for little kids to play
My daughter wanted to dress up as Little Red Riding Hood for fairy tale day at school. I still have a class photo from fairy tale day at school when I was the same age. Unfortunately, I was one of three kids off to the side who forgot to dress up! I’m not going to
Last week I shared some fabulous patterns for sewing your own socks. If your sock drawer is overflowing, turn some of those socks into sock toys. There are a lot more options out there than just sock monkeys these days. Here are some of my favourite patterns for sewing a toy from a sock.
What girl doesn’t love the idea of being a mermaid? Swimming through the water with grace. Enjoying a life under the sea. My daughter loves all things mermaid, thanks to The Little Mermaid and the Barbie Mermaid Tale movies. Here are my favourite mermaid sewing patterns and tutorials: 1. The Hand-embroidered mermaid pattern from Green Bean