We continue with the hedgehog love today and I direct you to this adorable little softie:
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Pattern is provided in a PDF and instructions are well written and illustrated. A Sizzix die cut machine was used to cut out all the little spikes on the back (roughly 65 pieces in total) and each spike is then handsewn on to the body.
Find it here: Handsome Hamie the Hedgehog by Lollychops
Make a Comment ( None so far )Loving the texture on this hedgie, created by the ruffles on the body:
{image credit: Matsutake}
Pattern is in JPEG format and each step of the process is clearly written with excellent photos/diagrams. The ruffles are hand-stitched onto the body after the body has been stuffed and sewn up.
Find it here: Ruffled Hedgehog Softie by Matsutake
Make a Comment ( None so far )One of the obvious things you will notice about softie-making is that felt plays a popular role in being a base material. Felt is very versatile, comes in a huge amount of colours and has enough flexibility and durability (at least in the good quality felt) to maintain shape and form.
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If you are hand sewing felt pieces together for a softie, it is important to use the right stitch and to sew the stitch correctly. Doing so will avoid having your softie suddenly burst open at the most inappropriate of times e.g. handing it over to the person you made it for, whilst explaining how much effort you put into it and that you think it is the best thing you ever made. 
The amazing Futuregirl has posted these excellent step-by-step tutorials (with pictures) on two stitches that are used widely in softie-making:
1) How to hand sew a whip-stitch
2) How to hand sew a blanket-sticth
3) And how to know which of the two stitches to use on a project
So please read the above links, apply them, and hand over your next handsewn softie with a lot more confidence!
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