Simple Patterns for Sewing Kids Gifts
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I always have big plans to make hand made Christmas gifts for my kids. But when it gets right down to it, I rarely find the time before the holidays. This year, I’m trying to start early – very early – and create some easy to sew gifts while the kids are on vacation with their dad.
I had the perfect motivation when I came across Precious Patterns on Etsy. Precious Patterns is full of affordable easy to follow, simple patterns for handmade kids toys, clothes, bibs, and aprons.
Mary and Sara from Precious Patterns were so sweet to send me the stuffed animal pattern to make these cool giraffe, elephant, and hippo pillows for the kiddos. It’s the first time I’ve sewn from a pattern download, and I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the step by step instructions and clear photos. I decided to make the hippo purple since that will be for J.C. And I used blue polka dot fabric for the inside of Mr. Elephant’s ears since he will be Sawyer’s. I went for white and black buttons for the eyes instead of fabric applique like the pattern suggested. I think they’re full of personality, and I know the kids will love them.
Do you make hand made Christmas gifts for kids? If so, here are some to try with simple patterns from Precious Patterns.
16 Simple Patterns for Kids Gifts
- Baby Animal Softies
- Farm Animal Finger Puppets
- Ribbon Tie Baby Shoes
- Not So Scary Monster Doll
- Monkey Crayon Holder
- Tooth Fairy Pillow
- Felt Elephant Banner
- Bug and Butterfly Hand Puppets
- Matryoshka Dolls
- Child’s Monkey Purse
- Animal Blocks for Baby
- Monkey Blankies
- Kids Sailor Apron
- Bumble Bee Booties
- Apple Baby Bib
- Girls Flower Headband
Mary and Sara also were kind enough to offer one lucky reader three free patterns of their choice from Precious Patterns! Enter below…
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Krissy Sherman Bonning is a former art teacher turned full time mama of 3 who authors B-Inspired Mama to share inspiration for simple kids crafts, family recipes, learning fun, and creative parenting.
I like the kitty, puppy, bunny and bear set. I am a beginner on the sewing maching and I think, I think I can make these. I am also going to be a new grandma for the first time so these might be a good project for me. Thanks for the link.
We have the patterns for the lady bug and bumble bee trick or treat bags. I adore the bibs, the aprons, and the pillowcase dresses. Everything is so adorable!!
Thanks for the chance to win. I really, really, really want to win so I can get my sewing groove back!
this is such a nice giveaway thank's
I love the Farm Animal Felt Finger Puppets Sewing Pattern!
The monkey purse pattern
Would love to get some free patterns to start working on Christmas gifts
Hi, I just adore the all of the patterns available from precious patterns. Thank you for organizing this giveaway… Sure hope that I'm lucky to win it…
My fav pattern is Baby Animal Appliques and Bib Panda
My fav pattern: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62121816/sale-pdf-epattern-drawstring-bag
It's so lovely!
This is my fav: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87199089/sewing-pattern-coat-hat-scarf-and-mitten
My rafflecopter name is Julie G.
Doll Sewing Pattern for Belinda Bunny and Freddy Frog is my fave pattern
I adore these patterns: PDF ePattern Cute Critters Applique Designs – Bird, Owl, Ladybug, Turtle, Snail and Dinosaur, PDF e-Pattern – Baby Doll Nightgown – Dress, Bonnet and Bib – 15 Inch to 16 Inch Dolls, and http://www.etsy.com/listing/102271299/farm-animal-felt-finger-puppets-sewing .
I love the Applique Designs – Fun Food – Cupcake, Strawberry, Cheeseburger and Ice Cream Cone – PDF ePattern
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I love the tooth fairy pillow! I had one as a kid but not as nice as this one!
loove the Elephant, Hippo Pillow pattern.
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These patterns look so easy and fun!
I love the baby bibs and the bird felt finger puppets are adorable.
These are super cute! What great Christmas gifts! Good for you with getting started early. I've been *thinking* about getting started, but so far that's as far as I've gotten.
These are adorable! I love the Felt Forest Critters Toy Sewing Pattern!
Congrats, Jenn.
I was entering and trying.
All good fun.
SOOO cute! You are being featured tonight this weeks Tasteful Tuesday party. This link will go live tonight at 8:30 central time. http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/08/taco-dip-and-tasteful-tuesday-party.html
They are so cute. My baby is having one of them ans she just love it. I think as parents we should identify the little mind and do what they like. When there is a birthday of a little child I am gifting these kind of pillows at that time.