Meow! Tiny Kitty is here to say hello. She fits in a tea cup! Sew her from a single pattern piece. Yep, she’s made from a circle. So simple. Ready to make one? Here we go! Gather your supplies. Faux fur scraps are perfect, but fleece or wool work, too. If you don’t have safety…
How to Make a Fleece Bow Tie
Every boy doll needs a dapper bow tie. In just a few minutes you can turn a few leftover scraps of fleece into an awesome softie accessory (or hairclip…or brooch). Ready? Let’s go! Gather some supplies: all-purpose thread a few pins a pinback or hairclip (if you’re so inclined) one piece of fleece that’s a…
How to Make a Fleece Rose (2 Ways)
Make these pretty roses in minutes with just a little bit of fleece and some thread. Attach them to hairclips or pinbacks for a sweet accessory, or sew them to a doll or softie. These are my two favorite ways to make fleece roses. For each of the two methods you’ll need: scissors a strip…
How To Make a Tiny Felt Bunting
When you make tiny things, you need tiny props for your photo shoots. A colorful bunting adds a cheerful party-like feeling to a photo and it’s an easy prop to make yourself. You’ll need: All-purpose thread Felt scraps in five bright colors (I buy wool-blend felt here) Freezer paper and a pencil OR cardboard and…
Free Teddy Bear Sewing Pattern: Pete the Bear
I made this bear today and I thought you might like to make him, too. Meet Pete the Bear! He’s my favorite kind of softie to make: easy and quick to sew and you can make him from scrap materials. Ready to get started? Get the free pattern download! Here’s the Pete the Bear Pattern….
Make a Bouquet of Felt Flowers for Your Valentine!
Valentine’s Day is almost here. This year, instead of buying flowers for your sweetheart (or for yourself!), whip up a bouquet of felt flowers. They’re quick and easy to make and they’ll last all year. Get my free felt flower tutorials right here: tulips and daffodils.
Free Goldfish Sewing Pattern
I had so much fun over the weekend revisiting this goldfish pattern. By playing with different circle sizes I made some new, bigger eyes and a pair of fat fish lips! I also sewed him from fleece so he’s squishy and soft, but I kept the shimmery organza tail. This fish was the first pattern…
Preztel Pincushion Tutorial
This clever pretzel is actually a pincushion with white pinheads for salt! It’s easy to make and is a fun addition to any sewing room. Let’s get started. Fold the strip lengthwise. Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, stitch down the long side, leaving a 2 inch opening halfway down. Stitch the short sides, curving…
Free Christmas Sewing Pattern: Pickle Ornament
Today is National Pickle Day so it seemed only fitting that I give you a free pattern for a Christmas pickle ornament. Why a Christmas pickle? It seems to be based on some sort of German legend that has perhaps been debunked. I don’t really know. But what I do know is Christmas pickles are…
Baby Butterfly Toy Pattern and Some Analysis of the Best Sellers
I am over at SewMamaSew today with a pattern I designed for this Baby Butterfly. This butterfly is made to be a stroller toy (or you could attach it to your diaper bag) to entertain your baby when your out and about. Long line at the coffee shop? Stuck in traffic? Give the butterfly a…