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.
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Get ready to sew your next baby quilt using half square triangles! This fast and easy (and free) baby quilt pattern uses my shortcut method for sewing two half square triangles (HST’s) at one time. After you have sewn all of the HST’s you need, you’ll sew them together with a few extra background pieces and your new baby quilt will be done. And guess what – this free quilt pattern is fat quarter friendly too!
Last month I wrote a Sewing 201 post about knit fabric binding, and it was so successful that I thought I’d write the next Sewing 201 about it’s cousin… woven fabric binding. Woven fabric can also be used for a self binding (like on the little dress above) or a contrasting binding on a woven fabric project. It can replace a facing or even a lining if your fabric will allow. It is definitely prettier than a hemmed neckline or armhole, in my opinion. The trick is that the binding must be cut on the bias to allow a tiny bit of stretch. This will make your bound edge pretty and crisp. Read on for all the cutting and sewing instructions below!
You can sew a cute wrist strap key fob with my fast and easy sewing tutorial.
Of all the DIY projects I’ve sewn and gifted to people, wristlet keychain fobs are the ones that people ask for again and again! This year the assistant principal at my daughter’s elementary school was not very subtle when she repeated several times that the wrist lanyard I gifted her a couple years ago was getting old.
Be ready to walk out the door anytime by sewing up this smart organizer that has pockets and hanging loops for anything you need. This free fat quarter friendly sewing tutorial was designed by my friend Stacy of Crafty Stacy. I’m so excited that she’s sharing it with us today.
It’s been a couple months since I first told you about the Inspired LED sewing machine lights. The company (Inspired LED) was putting together a kit and they sent me some to test and giveaway. I love my lights so much and love sewing at night too since the having enough light is never a problem anymore.
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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!