Learn to Sew Puzzle Ball Animals
Sew sweet and cuddly puzzle ball animals! In this class, you’ll learn how to sew and assemble a playful puppy and a calico kitty in this online class produced by Annie’s!
Puzzle ball animals are perfect for babies and toddlers! With their soft, cuddly bodies assembled from three rings, they provide hours of interactive play and cuddles! In this class, I share many sewing tips and techniques while demonstrating how to trace, cut, pin and sew these delightful stuffed toys together.
In this class you’ll learn how to:
- Sew adorable puppy and sweet kitty puzzle ball animals from fleece.
- Assemble and disassemble each animal.
- Properly trace, cut, pin and sew fleece pieces together for accurate sewing.
- Sew segments and body parts into puzzle ball rings.
- Clip the curves of the seam allowance to keep the pieces smooth when turned right side out.
- Firmly stuff each pieces for maximum durability and snuggles.
- Close body part with an invisible ladder stitch seam.
- Add personality with safety eyes and noses, plus easy embroidery stitches for maximum cuteness!
Class includes complete instructions to make two exclusive projects: Playful Puppy Puzzle Ball and Calico Kitty Puzzle Ball. Students can ask questions and I’ll answer them within 24 hours.
Email Marketing for Crafters on CreativeLive
Craft emails that facilitate genuine connection with this CreativeLive course, Email Marketing for Crafters. A good email feels personal and creates a strong connection between you and your readers. Learn how to develop a compelling, personal, and effective email strategy in Email Marketing for Crafters, a six-hour lecture style class that was filmed before a live studio audience at CreativeLive in San Franscico.
You will:
- Explore the best email software options
- Identify content that engages your subscribers
- Decide how often to send your newsletter and how long it should be
- Learn the “give, give, take” approach and how it can work for you
- Develop tactics to get people to open your email and act on it
- Find out how to grow your list and keep it healthy
I also guide you through the nuts and bolts of setting up a branded email by teaching you how to customize a template with photos, banners, and graphics.