Posted Thursday 23 July 2009 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,bunny, cute, free, handsewn, pattern, rabbit
Thanks to Jacqui for letting me know about a fantastic tutorial she has put together for this gorgeous felt rabbit:
{image credit: Hazelnuts}
Doesn’t he remind you of Beatrix Potter’s iconic Jack the Rabbit? This little fella is fully handsewn and therefore makes this a great transportable project. Instructions and pictures are very clear and easy to understand. You can download the tutorial and template as a PDF file also. Jacqui also includes a section on embelishing the rabbit with felt and embroidery with stunning results.
Find it here: Felt Bunny by Hazelnuts
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Posted Wednesday 10 June 2009 and filed under: Other Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, cute, finger puppets, free, handsewn, pattern
Okay, these can’t really qualify as softies but they are too cute not to post up (and they are based on Soto Softies’ softies anyways):
{image credit: Soto Softies}
Detailed and clearly written instructions are provided alongside helpful photographs of the process.
Find the free pattern and tutorial here: Warm Fuzzy Mammal Finger Puppets by Soto Softies
Thank you to Becky for suggesting the link!
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Posted Wednesday 10 June 2009 and filed under: Food Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,cherry, dessert, free, handsewn, pattern, pie
I wouldn’t blame you if you start salivating upon seeing this cherry pie (I did!):
{image credit: American Felt & Craft}
Problem is . . . it’s not real! It’s made of felt. Simply amazing. And it’s not hard to put together. American Felt and Craft provides the template and instructions for this delicious felt creation - all you will need is felt, thread, glue, and felt balls.
Details here: Cherry Pie Tutorial Directions and Template by American Felt & Craft
Thanks to Katie for suggesting the link 
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Posted Wednesday 10 June 2009 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, bunny, cute, dog, free, glove, handsewn, knitted, pattern, re-use, recycle, sock
I previously linked to a free pattern for a chipmunk softie made from the “Happy Gloves” book by Miyako Kanamor. Miyako also published a book called “Sock & Glove“, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to turn socks and gloves in to lovable softie characters.
You can now find the free pattern and instructions for the dog AND the bunny from the book on the Martha Stewart website:
{image credit: Martha Stewart}
Great step-by-step pictures and instructions. And a clever way to recycle socks and gloves of course
Find them here: Glove Animals via Martha Stewart.com
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Posted Friday 10 April 2009 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, doll, felt, free, handsewn, pattern
I have been long-time admirer of Mim Kirchner’s dolls. Texture, detail, colour and character - each one is amazing in their own way. They are inspiring and endearing. See for yourself over here on her blog.
So I was stoked to find out that she has generously shared a free pattern and tutorial for one of her felt dolls (with dress) over at the Purl Bee:
{image credit: The Purl Bee}
Yes, you can make one these dolls yourself! The dolls are completely handsewn. In usual Purl Bee style, the instructions and pictures are clear and easy to follow. The project is suitable for those with basic sewing skills and up.
Skip over here for all the details: Mimi Kirchner’s Handsewn Felt Dolls by the Purl Bee
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Posted Wednesday 28 January 2009 and filed under: Other Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,cuddly, cute, fleece, handsewn, pattern, robot, softie
Here is a great step-by-step tutorial on how to hand-sew this jolly little robot softie:
{image credit: Jessyratfink}
In fact this tutorial was a First Prize Winner in the Instructables Book Contest. The robot is made of fleece and the pattern is in jpeg format.
The free pattern is here: Robot Plushie by Jessyratfink @ Instructables
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Posted Wednesday 28 January 2009 and filed under: Other Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,cottage, cute, embroider, felt, handsewn, house, mushroom, pattern, softie, toadstool
How sweet are these Toadstool Cottage and Mushroom House Pincushions?
{image credit: The Little House by the Sea}
I think they would look so gorgeous lined up on a dresser in different sizes and with different embroidered details. Or how about making them in to ornaments? Give-aways? How about enlarging the pattern and making a toadstool 1 or 2 feet tall for your child’s bedroom?
So versatile and sure to add a little bit of whimsy into your home!
Find the free pattern and instructions here: Toadstool Cottage and Mushroom House by The Little House by the Sea
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Posted Thursday 15 January 2009 and filed under: Food Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,donut, free, handsewn, pastry, pattern, sprinkles, sweet
Seriously, these donuts are looking good enough to eat and I’m pretty sure that if I made these and gave them to my 2 year old, she would bite into it without thinking twice
{image credit: Escape Artist}
Free pattern and excellent step-by-step tutorial can be found here: Felt Donuts with Sprinkles by Escape Artist
Found via Whip Up.
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Posted Thursday 16 October 2008 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,attaching hair, felt, handsewn, pattern, softie, steiner doll, waldorf doll
Ever wondered how to make a Steiner doll (also known as a Waldorf Doll)? Yes? Then you really must drop in on Sooz’s fantastic free tutorial!
{image credit: Sooz}
The project requires the basic softie making materials plus very good quality felt and interlock (t-shirt material) in a flesh colour (or a white t-shirt dyed with tea). Sooz provides a sample template but really, you could create your own templates freehand as the shape of these dolls is quite simple and unfussy. The steps and accompanying pictures provide excellent detail and Sooz also guides you through how attach hair.
If you’re looking for more Steiner doll inspiration, visit the Steiner Dolls Flickr Group spawned by Sooz’s pattern.
Find the tutorial here: How to Make a Steiner Doll by Sooz
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Posted Tuesday 14 October 2008 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,alpaca, Beginner project, cute, elephant, felt, handsewn, small, softie, tutorial
More from Ku - a 2D elephant softie that can be enlarged and made into an elephant pillow (and in the original size, I think it would make a really cute brooch!), and a 4-panel Alpaca. Both are very easy to put together and can be entirely hand-sewn {image credit for both: Shishi Girl}:
And here’s what Ku writes about the 4-panel construction: “Two side panels with the proper outline, a belly + inside limbs panel to divide the bottom half into four legs, and a top of the head + inside ears panel to give the head some width and make two ears. Almost any four-legged creature can be made into a simple softie using this approach.” Great tip!
Links:
> Elefante softie by Shishi Girl
> Alpaca softie by Shishi Girl
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