I bought a yard of faux rabbit fur for this project (the pattern only calls for 1/2 yard) and that 1 yard of fur has been the gift that keeps on giving! So far I have cut out 1 llama, 5 owls, and a puppy (still coming), and I still have about a fat quarter size left!
Note: the faux rabbit fur from Joanns (it’s so soft!) does have a bit of stretch to it, and the Lulu Llama pattern calls for fur with no stretch at all. I fused some Pellon Shapeflex 101 woven interfacing to the back of my llama pieces, as Virginia suggests, and had no problems at all.
Who can resist a face like this??? I still consider myself a beginner at hand embroidery, so I was glad that Virginia’s instructions were very easy to follow.
I love the sweet details like cotton fabric inside the ears and tail – and the matching llama blanket.
And I can’t wait for Christmas when my kids get to open up all the toys I’ve been sewing and hiding in my closet!
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. 🙂
My little Cadie is about to turn 4 and go to preschool this year, so I ordered her a new backpack from our darling sponsor Heather of the Sewing Loft. Heather is an amazing sewist and couldn’t believe I was…
It’s been so so long since I gave away a free appliqué pattern! Well, let’s change that. It’s time to sew up holiday decorations, tea towels, tree skirts, tee shirts, and more! What would look cuter on them than a sweet Holly & Berries Appliqué?
This was so much fun. Making bags is fun (in my opinion), and being able to make everything from scratch, including faux-leather handles is just icing on the cake. My inspiration for trying this at all was Heather’s blog post…
Trim Tip: When you want to focus on cute panel prints like these or a large print, using a trim can help ‘frame’ the picture with a different texture or color and it really makes it pop!
72 Comments
I love sewing for all my family and friends. sorry cant pick a favourite. Thanks for a great giveaway.
I love sewing these little dolls. I make them for myself and I make them with friend’s hair colors and favorite color for dresses and given them away.I love them as sitters to make us happy. I can’t wait to try Lulu
Sewing makes me happy and Giving gifts of handmade items makes others happy! I sew for my entire family! They love my gifts, even when they are not perfect!
My two tiny humans are the recipients of most of my sewing endeavors. From quilts and stuffed animals to shorts and underwear, if I sew it, they’ll use it.
I LOVE to sew for my son. I have made him a special gift each year (in addition to new jammies) The year he was 1 I made him a monkey from Vogue Craft Pattern. Never again! I have had much better luck with patterns from folks who specialize in stuffies! 🙂 I think the boy is getting a special tote bag this year. if I can find some time in the next 25 days to sew. . .
I love to sew gifts for our local Women’s and Children’s shelter. From toys to quilts. A lot of them leave their homes with little more than the clothing on their backs. When a child at the shelter receives a toy or a quilt that is theirs to keep, it means so much more. I never get to see them receive the gifts, but the warmth it gives my heart is more than words can say.
I enjoy sewing hand-made gifts for anyone and everyone I care about! They all seem to enjoy receiving them almost as much as I love making them! duchick at gmail dot com
My grandson, friends and friends grandkids love donating hand made items to charities and of course family. Thanks for the awesome prize package and chance to win it!!!! Becky
I love sewing for kids mostly but I also sew for the other members of my family, such as my mom and my son. Thankfully they all seem to appreciate the stuff I made! <3
I love sewing for all my family and friends. sorry cant pick a favourite.
Thanks for a great giveaway.
I like sewing for my husband because he appreciates it the most.
Love to sew for my daughter-she appreciates the hand-made & its fun to come up with something to sew & give to her!
This is so sweet!
I love sewing these little dolls. I make them for myself and I make them with friend’s hair colors and favorite color for dresses and given them away.I love them as sitters to make us happy. I can’t wait to try Lulu
I enjoy sewing and quilting for my grandchildren. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Nice giveaway. Love to win.
I love to sew for my youngest granddaughter who is 3.
I love sewing for the kids – grandchildren and great nieces and nephews
Katy doll has a very cute companion with LuLu the llama. Love these patterns!
what a sweet llama!
I love to make stuff for my grandkids.
Miss Lulu is simply the cutest! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the fabrics you used for the llama and doll. I love tosew handmade gifts for my kids, sisters and nieces.
I love to sew gifts for everyone.
I make handmade gifts for my family. They may not love them as much as I do but I do it anyway!
Sewing makes me happy and Giving gifts of handmade items makes others happy!
I sew for my entire family! They love my gifts, even when they are not perfect!
I love to sew gifts for my family and friends the most.
I love to sew handmade gifts for my immediate family and grandparents!
My two tiny humans are the recipients of most of my sewing endeavors. From quilts and stuffed animals to shorts and underwear, if I sew it, they’ll use it.
I LOVE to sew for my son. I have made him a special gift each year (in addition to new jammies) The year he was 1 I made him a monkey from Vogue Craft Pattern. Never again! I have had much better luck with patterns from folks who specialize in stuffies! 🙂 I think the boy is getting a special tote bag this year. if I can find some time in the next 25 days to sew. . .
I love to sew gifts for our local Women’s and Children’s shelter. From toys to quilts. A lot of them leave their homes with little more than the clothing on their backs. When a child at the shelter receives a toy or a quilt that is theirs to keep, it means so much more. I never get to see them receive the gifts, but the warmth it gives my heart is more than words can say.
Sewing gifts for everyone on my list is the best time during Christmas!
I love to sew mostly for family. But wait, I really love to sew for my friends even though they all could sew it themselves!
Cute doll and Llama.
I normally sew for my children, but I would really like to sew something that I could wear!
I have a friend who loves lamas! Can’t wait to show her this pattern.
I love to sew gifts for my kids and now for my sweet little grandson.
terryscwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com
Cute patterns!
How cute is that llama??!! I love her!
I love Llamas! That is so cute, I may have to make it for myself.
love the LLama
I love your cute little dolls and would love to win a pattern to make for my two little grand babies
Oh my little granddaughter who will turn two in January!
kakingsbury at verizon dot net
I love to sew for my grandkids. They love whatever I make for them, and if I have any sewing mistakes on the gifts, they don’t care.
Such cute dolls! I love making handmade gifts for my children.
I love to sew gifts for family especially sisters.
So cute!
I love making things for my daughters and my little grandson…there are hugs in every stitch!
Lovely giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity. Always happiest sewing for my 2 girls.
I made gifts for work friends, granddaughters and some of my close friends. It is what makes the season special.
That llama is absolutely adorable💕💕💕!! I love to make handmade gifts for everyone but especially for my kids!!!
I love these!
my friends! They love being my ‘sewing guinea pigs’ and getting lots of handmade goodies sent their way!!
This doll is so cute!
What are the cotton florals you used for the doll and llama?
Those are part of the Les Fleurs Collection by Rifle Paper Co. for Cotton + Steel. Some of my favorite fabrics ever! ❤️
I enjoy sewing hand-made gifts for anyone and everyone I care about! They all seem to enjoy receiving them almost as much as I love making them! duchick at gmail dot com
My 1 1/2 year old granddaughter & soon to be, her new sister. It makes me tear up just thinking about them. Thanks for the contest
I love to sew for my children and Grand daughters!
Love the Lama!
My grandson, friends and friends grandkids love donating hand made items to charities and of course family. Thanks for the awesome prize package and chance to win it!!!! Becky
I love to sew for my four little grandchildren! They seem to like grammie-made clothes!
I like to sew for my kids the most and second to those friends who enjoy what I sew.
Adorable!
I love sewing for my kids the most. And mostly my son because he’s 11 and still my baby. The 15 year old daughter is too much of a teenager now!
I love sewing for my kids! Always seem to be 11th hour projects though…
Definitely my kids
What a cute doll, I love sewing toys.
My kid because he’s three easy to sew for but I’m sure that won’t last forever
I love sewing for kids mostly but I also sew for the other members of my family, such as my mom and my son. Thankfully they all seem to appreciate the stuff I made! <3
My kids and nieces and nephews 🙂
I love making gifts for others–mostly babies and kids! I want to start doing more projects for my own kids, though!
OMG!!!! How adorable ! I cant wait to make these if I win.
Love the doll pattern, I’d make them for the several groups that support children in crisis.
I like to sew and give to friends, family and anyone who needs to feel special!
I love to share handmade items with my family and friends and watch them enjoy their gifts for many years.
I consider myself a beginning sewer so I typically just give to my mom and close friends.
I love to sew for my grandkids. These would just fit the bill.
Adorable! Sewing for friends is fun!
What are the cotton fabrics you used for Katy and the llama? I would love to buy some!
Those are from the Les Fleurs Collections by Rifle Paper Co. for Cotton + Steel. I love them too!