This eighth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a sweet bear toy perfect for any kid in your life.
Laura of Charlotte St. Patterns shares a how to sew a small stuffed animal bear that is perfect for any beginner looking to try out sewing a toy for the first time.
It’s the perfect weekend project if you’re looking to use up some of your favorite scrap fabric!
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Small Bear Toy – Charlotte St. Patterns
photo credit: Charlotte St. Patterns
About this Free Toy Pattern
The Small Bear pattern is for the sewist who has some basic skills but may want to explore creating a toy from scraps using techniques like embroidery, sewing small curves, hand sewing, and closing seams with an invisible ladder stitch.
Laura shares a list of all the materials and tools you’ll need to complete this project. She walks you through each step with detailed photos, assuring that you’ll make a cute little bear just like hers.
This small toy is designed for woven fabrics such as cotton or linen, thrifted bedsheets, or clothes work well too! She even has instructions on how to make a fabric or knitted scarf so that your little bear will be warm all year long.
photo credit: Charlotte St. Patterns
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yardage required: Less than ¼ yard
- Fabric Recommended:
- light to medium weight woven fabric, including quilting cotton or linen. This project is perfect for thrifted textiles, too!
- Where to get it: Sign up for Laura’s email list to get the pattern!
photo credit: Charlotte St. Patterns
Why I love this pick –
I haven’t had a chance to make this pattern yet, but I know that Laura’s pattern would be the perfect gift for any child in your life. The instructions in this pattern are detailed, beginner-friendly, and are perfect for any beginner to learn a couple of new skills.
The instructions include how-to steps for sewing a fabric scarf from other scraps or a knitted scarf from worsted-weight yarn. So if you’re not currently a knitter, you can become one! 😉
If you’re a more seasoned pro when it comes to toy making, be sure to check out Laura’s Etsy store for adorable patterns for stuffed animal toys like this bear family, a quilted coat for the mommy and daddy bear, and a house drawstring bag for yourself!
Have you made a Small Bear Toy yet?
Have you sewn along to this pattern? I want to know! If you have, what fabric did you use? How did you find the instructions? Any tips to share?
If you haven’t, be sure to save this on Pinterest so you can make them later!
Stay tuned for next week’s pick. It’s a good one! 😉
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