I have had this really cute Softie sitting in my cupboard waiting to make. I had told Indi it would be a project that 'she' could make.. so this week when we had a free day, she remembered and said she wanted to do some sewing... How could i say no to that!
As simple as they are... I have never made one before. I watched a Quick how to vid on Saffron's Blog, You can see it HERE... I took photos for you, of our progress so you will know in the future how to make one.. and.... I also like cute photos of Indi's pudgy hands.
Super easy and really fun with kids.
How to make a Softie...?
Cut out your softie panel on the dotted line.
With right sides together... Pin all around the edge.. Make sure they are lined up properly.
Sew on the outline of your softie, remember to leave an opening. As per Saffron instructions, we left the opening on the neck. Indi sat on my lap as we sewed this part. I did the pedal and she lifted the foot, turned the puppy and put the foot down. Got her hands in place and guided the puppy through..
She did a pretty good job.. Maybe we have a quilter in the family!!
Clip on the drawn lines around the legs.
Clip on the drawn lines around the legs.
Turn your puppy in the right way and stuff!
We added a bell in ours!
Sew up your opening!
All the
way to
the bottom
to
finish it off..
Now... Pose!
and Your DONE!!
It was really fun.
I was surprised how good she did.. I think I've found her new day job..... sewing bindings!! I'm not the first to do child labour right??
It probably took us an hour and a half. If you were doing it yourself maybe 20 Mins? Saffron has some really cute Softies.. Dogs, Cats....I was surprised how good she did.. I think I've found her new day job..... sewing bindings!! I'm not the first to do child labour right??
Owls and Koalas!
They are great for pressies or as holiday projects. You can buy them HERE....
Enjoy your Weekend! We're off to a Soccer Party! xx
