30+ Sweet Softies: {Free Patterns & Tutorials}

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These are so cute, perfect for gift giving and stocking stuffers. They’re each sewn in fabric or felt, all patterns and tutorials are available free online.

I had no idea how difficult it was to find free tutorials for non-monster-alien-ish stuffies! Several Easter themed softies available too but I decided to keep the list from being overrun with rabbits, only one is included in the list below. Check out the Free Bunny Pattern Roundup if you’re looking for bunnies.

howjoyful.com

howjoyful.com

Joyful Bear: Includes a free pdf to download that is loaded with pattern pieces.

Pillow Buddy: Tutorial is in two parts, the second is here. Free pdf pattern download available.

twelvecraftstillchristmas.blogspot.com

twelvecraftstillchristmas.blogspot.com

modabakeshop.com

modabakeshop.com

Oopsie the Octopus: Available via free pdf download (click the print friendly version link at the bottom of tutorial).

Hamie the Hedgie: Adorable! Made of felt. Free pattern pieces to download.

lollychops.com

lollychops.com

chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com

chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com

Mooshy Belly Bunny: An easy plushie to make–you can turn this out in about 1 hour.

Molly Monkey Pattern: Adorable! Pattern download via zip file (pdf).

mmmcrafts.blogspot.com

mmmcrafts.blogspot.com

oneredrobin.com

oneredrobin.com

Ruby Doll Tutorial: Instructions and pattern for a
simple and versatile little doll. Free pdf pattern download.

Angel Doll: Instructions and pattern pieces via free pdf download.

pinoyinoz.blogspot.com

pinoyinoz.blogspot.com

thelongthread.com

thelongthread.com

Lucey Goosey: Made with canvas, heavyweight cotton, tweed, wool felt, etc. Free pdf pattern download.

Alpaca: Sweet ‘lil alpaca in saddle and reins, free pdf pattern download.

shishigirl.blogspot.com

shishigirl.blogspot.com

shishigirl.blogspot.com

shishigirl.blogspot.com

Elephant Softie: It’s a 2-d stuffie, so if you just increase the pattern size, you can make an elephant pillow.

Duck Plushy: Two pdf downloads, one for the pattern pieces and the other is the tutorial.

mariskavos.nl

mariskavos.nl

espritcabane.com

espritcabane.com

Fabric Mouse Tutorial: Here is a mouse you can make out of linen canvas and fabric remnants. Pattern pieces via jpg file (free).

Plattie The Platypus: Made with pink fleece, this is a simple project for beginners.

craftbits.com

craftbits.com

dollmaker.nunodoll.com

dollmaker.nunodoll.com

Terry Cat: Soft stuffed cat of terry cloth (pile cloth) of towel. It’s washable.

Pointy Kitty: Free pdf pattern download.

weewonderfuls.typepad.com

weewonderfuls.typepad.com

noseynest.blogspot.com

noseynest.blogspot.com

Lucky Ducky: Made with felt and a scrap of fabric for the pouch.

Stripe-y Cat: Pattern available via free pdf download.

greenkitchen.com

greenkitchen.com

sewingstars.com

sewingstars.com

Stuffed Mouse: Two pdf downloads, one for the pattern pieces and the other for the instructions.

Softie Scotty: Too cute! Made with felt.

allsorts.typepad.com

allsorts.typepad.com

sewmamasew.com

sewmamasew.com

Spring Chicken: Made with coordinating pieces of fabric, polyester or wool toyfill, small buttons for the eyes and other embellishments as you like. Free pdf pattern download.

Mr. Seahorse: Nice job! The tail curls up at the bottom, free pdf pattern download available.

liaspace.com

liaspace.com

createstudio.blogspot.com

createstudio.blogspot.com

Sock Dog Tutorial: Made with a large men’s sized sock, stuffing, a bit of ribbon for the collar and a button for the nose. Cute!

Cotton Candy Kitty: Made with Minky Double-Sided Cuddle Fabric, scraps of quilting cotton, fiberfill, embroidery floss and buttons for the eyes.

sew4home.com

sew4home.com

hammerandthread.blogspot.com

hammerandthread.blogspot.com

Owl Stuffies: Sew a cute owl with 3 coordinating fabrics, a bit of orange felt, polyfill and fabric paint or felt for the eyes. Free pattern file download (jpg).

Donkey: Adorable donkey in grey with pretty pink for the ears and tummy area. Complete tutorial and pattern pieces available via free pdf download.

etsy.com

etsy.com

womansday.com

womansday.com

Toy Giraffe: Made with patterned fabric and has a braided yarn tail. Free template download available (via pdf file).

Fabric Bird: Use assorted fabric scraps to make this sweet toy, free template download available (via jpg file).

thesaltypineapple.blogspot.com

thesaltypineapple.blogspot.com

etsy.com

etsy.com

Recycled Glove Chipmunk: This project uses an orphaned knit glove (brown), yarn, stuffing and other crafty bits to make a sweet chipmunk.

Softie Doll: Made with felted wool and assorted fabrics, heat n bond, stuffing, dried beans (optional). Pattern pieces available via free jpg files or pdf download.

60piggies.blogspot.com

60piggies.blogspot.com

rufflesandstuff.com

rufflesandstuff.com

Pippa & Rascal: Sweet “fox” and “raccoon” characters to make for your favorite little one. Free pattern pieces to download (jpg files).

Stuffed Owl: Corduroy is used for the body, cotton print for the wings and felt for eyes, beak and feet. Free pdf pattern download.

soteitei.blogspot.com

soteitei.blogspot.com

womansday.com

womansday.com

Little Pup: Finished size is just 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, templates available via free pdf download.

Humpty Dumpty: Free pattern pieces are available to download (2 jpg files) but only brief instructions provided (project suitable for Intermediate to Advanced sewers).

ikatbag.com

ikatbag.com

purlbee.com

purlbee.com

Purl Frog: Stuffed with dried mung beans, lentils, or buckwheat.

Stuffed Pig: Stuffed pig of pink felt. You may use any fabric, e.g. fleece, imitation suede, and so on.

dollmaker.nunodoll.com

dollmaker.nunodoll.com

womansday.com

womansday.com

Kangaroo: Too cute! Includes directions for making “Joey the Baby”, which is a finger puppet and is stashed in mama’s pouch.

This Retro Doll Pajama Bag Pattern isn’t a softie, but it’s for youths and it’s very retro-cool!

Red Heel Sock Monkey

Picture of Sock Monkey Pattern - Tipnut.comI happened across an original copy from Nelson Rockford (including a like-new pair of socks attached, yay!). Who says there’s nothing but junk to be found at garage sales, hehe.

I made a copy to store on Tipnut, the full pattern is a single pdf file so you can download and save it for yourself if you like. The two page scan includes instructions for how to make a red heel sock monkey as well as the sock elephant doll.

Free Pattern File Download: Red Sock Monkey Pattern (pdf)

Published: October 25, 2008
Updated: January 31, 2012

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6 Comments to “30+ Sweet Softies: {Free Patterns & Tutorials}”
  1. June Williams says:

    HI! Love the cat. I am going to sew the face to the body before I stuff it. Just a suggestion. Can’t wait to make these for my grandchildren (the big ones too) June Bug

  2. Alice says:

    Hi! Just finished making the stripe-y cat for my little cousin. It worked out well-for my first softie =] Like June suggested, I stitched the face on before stuffing it.

    Thankyou for the pattern! I’m off to make another..Scotty maybe?
    Alice.

  3. Claire says:

    Wow! I love, love loooove Oopsie the Octopus!! I’m going to make one tommorow!!!

  4. Ellen says:

    How do I find this pdf pattern for oopsie the octopus. Please help ASAP.

    • TipNut says:

      Hi Ellen, click the link to visit the tutorial page then scroll down to the end of the tutorial. You’ll see a printer icon that says Printer Friendly Version, click that and it gives you the pdf.

  5. JudiAnn says:

    Thank you so much for the information in your website. It’s so nice to know we can get much needed patterns. I printed the Sock Monkey pattern and I’m very excited! Thank you again!


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