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This post was originally published on August 8, 2012. I just thought to re-share after coming across my daughter’s giraffe pillow last week. She still loves it!
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 to sew gifts for kids before the holidays. This year, I’m starting 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.
Easy Patterns to Sew Gifts for Kids
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 sew gifts for kids in your life? If so, here are some simple patterns to try from Precious Patterns.
16 Simple (& Cute!) Patterns to Sew Gifts for Kids
- Baby Animal Softies
- Farm Animal Finger Puppets
- Ribbon Tie Baby Shoes
- 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, Pear, and Pumpkin Baby Bibs
- Girls Flower Headband
- Wash Cloth Hand Puppets
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Emily says
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
Joann Hartman says
Congrats, Jenn.
I was entering and trying. 🙂 All good fun.
Julie Rogers says
These are adorable! I love the Felt Forest Critters Toy Sewing Pattern!
Erin says
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. 🙂
Anonymous says
I love the baby bibs and the bird felt finger puppets are adorable.
Sarah says
These patterns look so easy and fun!
Joann Hartman says
loove the Elephant, Hippo Pillow pattern.
jhartman508@gmail.com
Sheila says
I love the tooth fairy pillow! I had one as a kid but not as nice as this one!
mframe says
I love the Applique Designs – Fun Food – Cupcake, Strawberry, Cheeseburger and Ice Cream Cone – PDF ePattern
mframe00@gmail.com
Bethany says
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 .
Kreatita T says
Doll Sewing Pattern for Belinda Bunny and Freddy Frog is my fave pattern
gibberish says
This is my fav: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87199089/sewing-pattern-coat-hat-scarf-and-mitten
My rafflecopter name is Julie G.
Adela Ioana says
My fav pattern: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62121816/sale-pdf-epattern-drawstring-bag
It's so lovely!
agnieszkazg says
My fav pattern is Baby Animal Appliques and Bib Panda
Nadia says
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…
Helen says
Would love to get some free patterns to start working on Christmas gifts
Unknown says
The monkey purse pattern
Katy~The Country Blossom says
I love the Farm Animal Felt Finger Puppets Sewing Pattern!
Cliodana says
this is such a nice giveaway thank's
Andrea @ No Doubt Learning says
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!!
Andrea @ No Doubt Learning says
Thanks for the chance to win. I really, really, really want to win so I can get my sewing groove back! 🙂
Sandy S. says
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.