"Easy" pattern wanted for doll/soft toy

JailhouseBabe

Having looked at the nappy cake thread, I've decided to make one for my sister who's just told me she's expecting. The baby's not due until August, so I have plenty of time to prepare.

I'd love to make my own soft toy/doll to sit on top (obviosly we don't know yet if it's a boy or a girl, but she should find out when she has her 20 week scan). My problem is that I've never used a sewing machine, never mind owned one - I wouldn't know what to do with one. So, anything I make will be hand-sewn. Can anyone please point me in the direction of "easy" patterns to attempt?

Thanks, JB x

sethsgran

Do you knit, if so there are tons of free patterns online if not how about these patterns... http://www.tinybirdsorganics.com/organiccotton/stuffedanimals/freepatterns/bunny.html

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/easter/dressed-up-bunny.shtml

http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1282

hope these help

JailhouseBabe

Thanks sethsgran. Unfortunately, I can't knit. I tried teaching myself some 21 years ago - from a book but reversing all of the instructions as I'm left-handed. I did manage a baby cardigan, but it took me forever and probably wasn't all that good!

paddingtondoo

I'm left handed but knit right-handed as my Aunt showed me. Have you tried having a go that way? I've just taught DD who is left-handed as well to knit the same way as me.

If you google left handed knitting instructions you should find a video.

she_grinch

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y161/sarawhe/d87c78b0.jpg
http://www.craftsayings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16477

How about this one? really easy and useful too

JailhouseBabe

luxor posted a link on the moneysaving old style forum for felt toys. I should be able to do something similar without a pattern, they look easy enough!

Should add - I'll be sewing everything rather than glueing; wouldn't want bits of felt coming off in baby's mouth.