Sewing For Sarah

Deluxe Ladybug Babies

Deluxe Ladybug Baby Softies are made from inexpensive fleece and cotton scraps.

Each one is made completely in one hooping

except for one small seam which is sewn shut by hand upon completion.

They are an incredibly quick and easy project!

 

The Deluxe Ladybug Baby Softie Set includes:

Deluxe Ladybug Baby Softie for the 6x10 hoop

Deluxe Ladybug Baby Softie for the 5x7 hoop

Deluxe Ladybug Baby Softie for the 4x4 hoop

$18.00

Complete instructions are found at the bottom of this page.

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Deluxe Ladybug Baby Softies (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

 

Ladybug Baby Softies Instructions:

1.  Hoop one layer of stabilizer.

 Stitch first color (body fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of fabric or fleece (1" longer and 1" wider than hoop size) on top of body outline, covering completely.

2.  Stitch second color to secure.

3.  Stitch third color (face).

4.  Stitch fourth color (cheeks).

5.  Stitch fifth colorcolor (lower body fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of fabric on top of lower body outline, covering completely.

6.  Stitch sixth color to secure.

Trim sides of lower body fabric close to stitching outline.

IMPORTANT:  Be sure to leave a seam allowance at bottom of lower body fabric!

7.  Stitch seventh color (lower body satin stitching).

 8.  Stitch eighth color (eyes, mouth, antennae).

9.  Place a second piece of fabric, same size as first, on top of hooped project, FACE DOWN.

NOTE:  I highly recommend using fleece as the second piece, even if you used cotton or flannel for the first, as this will make turning much easier and result in a nicer looking softie when finished. :)

10.  stitch ninth color to secure.

13.  Remove from hoop, and trim, leaving approximately 1/4-1/2" seam allowance.

Clip curves and corners well.

Turn right side out, stuff, and sew small seam opening closed by hand.

You're finished!