This is Rachel, Sarah's sister. My mom, Nedra, and I have hacked Sarah's blog to show off the Baby Zoo Animal softie patterns we have listed in the Etsy Shop. Nedra designed all of these and we had a whole lot of fun sewing them up.
Hand-drawn PDF Sewing Patterns
Sew an Elephant Softie
Here's the first one we made. This is an 8 inch Elephant made from micro fleece. I love working with knits for softies! They are way more forgiving than wovens when making toys. My favorite part of this elephant is her round little behind. 🙂
They look cute in any print you choose. They are the perfect handmade baby shower gift. I really like how they stand up on their own. Aren't they cute?
Sew a Giraffe Softie
Our next pattern is this 9 inch Giraffe, which is made from anti-pill polar fleece. He works well made from minky fabric too.
We love the little horns on top of his head!
Sew a Zebra Softie
This 6 inch Zebra is also made from anti-pill fleece. We love this funky print, it makes us think of the horse of many colors from the Wizard of Oz. Actually, this zebra pattern works really well as a horse too 😉
Want to make your own Baby Zoo Animal Softies? You're in luck! Nedra has a pattern company called Nedra's Fully Illustrated Patterns and we are selling PDF versions in the Blue Susan Etsy shop! The patterns come with hand drawn illustrated step by step instructions and are easy enough for beginners to make. These little animals are great for baby gifts!
Happy Sewing!
What else has Rachel been up to? Check out her yummy recipes on ChellyRoseBakes.com.
