I think button-jointed toys are pretty cool because they can move their limbs and pose in different positions, BUT I know that...
How to make Reggie Reindeer WITHOUT button joints!
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How to cut out felt – 5 easy techniques for neat accurate peices!
I love using felt for my softies and doll sewing patterns. These days it comes in so many groovy colours it's hard to pick! The...
How to sew GOOGLY eyes for your soft toys!
I LOVE making these GOOGLY EYES for my softies and it's so easy too... and I've made a "How to sew eyes photo tutorial" to show...
CHOOSING and USING fabric prints for your toys – what is FUSSY CUTTING?
Often a piece of irresistible fabric catches my eye and I buy it JUST because I love it, not because I have something specific...
My sewing machine ATE my fabric – NOW what???
Eeeeeek! If your sewing machine has got a little bit over-excited and swallowed up your fabric before, you will know HOW...
Wool Felt or Acrylic Felt – which is better for softies?
I have started using 100% wool felt for my soft toys and I've found it’s lovely to work with as it has such a nice luxurious...
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