*Toys and Dolls
Make a special toy for those special children in your life.
Abraham Owl [offsite link] Pattern and tutorial for a stuffed owl from LollyChops. Be sure to read the love story between Abraham Owl and Wendy Bird. Anna Panda - Tutorial [offsite link] Ok, I love pandas. This is a cute panda doll tutorial from the MollyChicken blog. Bank Robber Money Bag Tutorial [offsite link] A tutorial for making bags that look like the old-timey bank bags for money. From craftapple. Basic Rag Doll and Clothes [offsite link] This page has links to .pdf patterns to make a rag doll and clothes. Click on the tutorial link for assembly instructions. Bat Finger Puppet - Tutorial [offsite link] Go batty and make a flock (?) of these! Best Bunnies [offsite link] Pattern to make a soft bunny. Could be a child´s toy or a festive spring decoration. From the Purl Bee. Black Apple Doll [offsite link] Patterns and instructions for making a rag doll. Cloth Story Book Ideas [offsite link] Suggestions for making a cloth story book. Dancing Diva Doll [offsite link] Funky, artistic style doll. Doll Collar [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for making a detachable collar for 18" dolls. Link opens a .pdf document. Doll Dress Up Bib [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for a pinafore style bib for 18" dolls to dress up a plain dress. Link opens a .pdf document. Doll Sling [offsite link] Make this adorable sling for your child to carry a doll. Easter Birdy - Tutorial [offsite link] A cute little softie birdie for spring. Fabric Beach Balls Tutorial [offsite link] Pattern and instructions to make fabric beach balls in three sizes! Fabric Dollhouse Tutorial [offsite link] A cute portable fabric dollhouse. Fabric Party Crowns - Tutorial [offsite link] Make a crown for your little prince or princess. Fabulous Skirt [offsite link] Straight style skirt pattern for a 16" fashion doll. Festive Birds - Tutorial [offsite link] Make up some cute softie penguins. Fox Finger Puppet (.pdf) [offsite link] Five-inch fox finger puppet is stuffed for a snug fit and easy operation for any finger size. Pattern includes fabric and notions, cutting and sewing instructions. (Must have Adobe Acrobat to read and print pattern.) Free Patterns for Felt Toys  Make soft toys or play food for your little ones with these free patterns for felt food and felt toys. Free Teddy Bear Patterns to Sew  This article contains many links to free patterns for sewing teddy bears. Hamie the Hedgie Softie - Tutorial [offsite link] Pattern and tutorial for making this cute hedgehog with felt spikes. Hedgehog Softie - Tutorial [offsite link] A cute little hedgehog with a pocket. How to Design a Softie - Step One [offsite link] Part one of three by LucyKate explaining the steps in designing a softie. How to Design a Softie - Step Three [offsite link] Final part in LucyKate´s series on how to design a softie. How to Design a Softie - Step Two [offsite link] Part two of three on designing softies by LucyKate. Lavendar Baby - Tutorial [offsite link] Softie baby. Lazy Crayon Roll Tutorial [offsite link] Do your kid´s crayons go all over the place? Make this holder to keep them in one place. Lion Puppet [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for making a lion hand puppet. Link opens a .pdf file. Little Lambkin [offsite link] Pattern and instructions to make a cute little lamb. Love Bird - Tutorial [offsite link] A little lovebird with a pocket in front for a note! Mimi´s Hand Sewn Felt Dolls - Tutorial [offsite link] Detailed step-by-step directions for assembling a hand-sewn felt doll. From the Purl Bee. Mohair Teddy Bear for Beginners [offsite link] A beginner pattern for bear making. I have listed this under the toy category, but the pattern explicitly indicates this bear is not intended for children. Mousey and his Bed [offsite link] A cute little mouse with a bed. Pajama Party Pattern [offsite link] Pattern and assembly instructions for pajamas for 12" fashion dolls. Pumpkin Teddy [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for making a plush teddy bear with a pumpkin. Purl Frog - Tutorial [offsite link] Pattern and directions for a cute bean-filled froggie from the Purl Bee. Purl Rabbit [offsite link] Stuffed rabbit from the Purl Bee. See other links for the clothing. Purl Rabbit Clothes - Tutorial [offsite link] Shirt and pants to clothe your Purl Rabbit. From the Purl Bee. Purl Rabbit Dress [offsite link] Make a dress to clothe your Purl Rabbit. From the Purl Bee. Puzzle Patches - Tutorial [offsite link] Large scale puzzle pieces made from fabric. Rag Doll [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for making rag doll. School Days for Ann Estelle [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for a 50s style dress for 10" dolls. Soft Baby Cube - Tutorial [offsite link] Make some soft blocks for a baby in your life. Softie Bat Monster [offsite link] Pattern for soft sculpture bat monster. Spring Dress for 18" Dolls [offsite link] Patterns and instructions to make a Spring dress for 18" dolls. Summertime Sidewalk Fun [offsite link] Pattern and instructions to make a tote bag and bean bags. Link opens a .pdf document. Swan Softie [offsite link] This pattern is so cute, you will want to make a bevy of swans! Teddy Bears are Fun to Sew!  Teddy bears are a favorite toy for both young and not-so-young. I, myself still have a teddy bear that my brother gave me when I was a teenager. If you would like to make a teddy bear, there are many free projects available. Toddler Touchy Worm [offsite link] A colorful toy with different closures to stimulate a baby´s mind. Waldorf Style Cloth Doll [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for a simple cloth doll. Warm Fuzzy Mammal Finger Puppets - Tutorial [offsite link] Make a fuzzy finger puppet. Wedding Party Pattern [offsite link] Pattern and instruction for a tea-length formal dress for 11" or 12" fashion dolls. Wendy the Bird [offsite link] Pattern and instructions for a cute little bird softie from LollyChops. Whale Softie [offsite link] Make a whole pod of these adorable whales with this free pattern! Wool Felt Jelly Beans - Tutorial [offsite link] Make some jelly beans from wool felt. A creative project from the Purl Bee. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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