This little rascal finishes at about 12” tall and Mariska says the skill level is Intermediate. I would agree because there are quite a few pieces to cut and sew, including some hand-sewing. On the other hand, if you love hand sewing you could easily sew this pattern all by hand, which is nice.
I used a FQ of Cotton + Steel fabric (X Dot Navy from the Penny Arcade Collection) and some Boundless Cotton solid in Porcelain for the body. The nose, eyes, and stripes on the tail are wool blend felt.
Mariska uses black felt for the eyes and stripes, but I thought it would be fun to try fuchsia. I love it!
The PDF sewing pattern is very easy to follow and contains all of the pattern pieces twice! Once set has seam allowances included, and the other set doesn’t so you can trace sewing lines right on the fabric.
I decided to use the pattern pieces without seam allowances so I could trace on the fabric. It made sewing the pieces together so simple. I learned some other sewing techniques from this pattern too, and I’m so glad I tried it.
Now I just have to decide which pattern from DIYFluffies to try next! These are my top three, but there are over 100. 🙂
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
Disclosure: some of my posts contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links I may receive a small commission, so thank you for supporting SewCanShe when you shop! All of the opinions are my own and I only suggest products that I actually use. 🙂
Would you like to know how to bind your quilt with your sewing machine? Let me show you all my tricks. As I have grown to love modern quilts, and as the time I have to make them has become less and less – I opt to sew my quilt binding on all by machine now – and it looks beautiful!
If you have extra quilt blocks left over from your latest quilting project, use them to make beautiful pot holders or hot pads! These make wonderful handmade gifts…or maybe you will just keep them to brighten you own kitchen.
Jelly roll quilts are easy to sew and make a nice lap quilt or baby quilt. This post includes everything you need to know to start making a jelly roll quilt, plus a bunch of free jelly roll quilt patterns…
This week’s Friday Spotlight is the perfect gift idea for your favorite sewist! Spoonful of Sugar is sharing the Free Pattern to make this irresistible Crafty Patchwork Tool Wrap. It’s the perfect size to keep all your essential crafting tools right at your fingertips.
My husband sleeps with an iPhone under his pillow which sometimes migrates around the bed and even worse, can get stolen by little hands. Yes, we have early risers in our house and the youngest who is only four has been known to sneak in at 5 am, steal daddy’s iPhone from under his pillow, and use it to play video games while he sleeps past his alarm (which she turned off because it interrupted her game!).
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Your racoon is very sweet (thou you are not expecting this from a racoon, they don’t have a good reputtation) 🙂 Cheers, Emese
These fluffies are super cute. I don’t like bats, but her fluffy bat is adorable! Good choice going w/the fuschia eyes on your raccoon. Thx for the linky.
Your racoon is very sweet (thou you are not expecting this from a racoon, they don’t have a good reputtation) 🙂
Cheers,
Emese
Adorable Raccoon!!!
Happy weekend Caroline!!
have i missed the october block for the classic blocks qal?
These fluffies are super cute. I don’t like bats, but her fluffy bat is adorable! Good choice going w/the fuschia eyes on your raccoon. Thx for the linky.
Your Raccoon is just gorgeous Caroline! Love the colours!! Thanks for hosting, hope you have a great week!