• Home
  • Suggest A DIY
  • DIY Newsletter

Indie Crafts

Cool and hipster handmade movement

  • About CraftGossip
  • Our Network
    • Bath & Body Crafts
    • Candle Making Ideas
    • Crochet Ideas
    • Cross Stitch
    • Edible Crafts
    • Felting Patterns
    • Glass Art
    • Home & Garden Ideas
    • Indie Crafts
    • Jewelry Making
    • Kids Crafts
    • Knitting Patterns
    • Lesson Plans
    • Needlework
    • Party Ideas
    • Polymer Clay
    • Quilting Ideas
    • Recycled Crafts
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Card Making
    • DIY Weddings
    • Not Craft Ideas
  • Giveaways
  • Roundups
  • Store
  • Search

8 Free Patterns To Make A Plush Softie

July 31, 2014 by Larissa Coleman 3 Comments

softie

Homemade plush softies have been a beloved gift for years, and for good reason. They’re a great option for a baby shower, a child’s birthday present, or even just as a cute decoration for your own home. Luckily, making your own softies at home is easier than you might think, and there are plenty of free patterns available to get you started. These 8 patterns are particularly user-friendly, with simple instructions and clear illustrations to guide you through each step of the process.

The best part? You can customize each one to your heart’s content, choosing your own fabrics, colors, and embellishments to make each softie truly one-of-a-kind.

In this post, we’ve rounded up 8 of the best free softie patterns available online, so you can find the perfect one to get started on your own softie-making journey. From cute and cuddly to quirky and unique, these patterns are sure to inspire your creativity and bring a smile to your face. So why not give it a try? You might just surprise yourself with how easy and fun it can be to create your own homemade plush softies.

whales

1- Whale Plush Softy from Googie Momma

Floppy-Bunnys

2- Sweet Floppy Bunny Pattern from The Sewing Loft

elephant-softies

3- Happy Elephant Family from Craft Passion

turtles

4- Stuffed Fabric Turtles from Make It Love It

lion

5- Lion Pattern Plush from Craftsy

fox-plush

6- Fox Plush from Craft Bits

yeti

7- Kawaii Yeti Monster Plushie from Crafts.Tutsplus.com

littlepup

8- Little Pup Softy from Woman’s Day

 

 

«
»

Comments

  1. Linda DeJesus says

    July 31, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I would love to know how to get the Lion pattern for free….super cute!!! But when I click the link it says I can buy the pattern for $12.99. Not free?! Or is there some special way to get it for free? Thanks – Linda

  2. Heather says

    July 31, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    The Lion pattern is $12.99- not free!

  3. Karen Arnold says

    August 1, 2014 at 6:06 am

    Thanks

Have you read?

How to Start a Crochet, Knitting or DIY Podcast: A Simple Podcast Equipment Setup

Thinking about starting a craft podcast? Here is a practical podcast equipment setup for beginners, plus episode ideas and tips for sharing visual projects with listeners.

There is something lovely about listening to another maker chat while your hands are … Read More ...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Independent Crafters Information

On the Indie Crafts section of CraftGossip I like to support other indie artists by posting tips about running a handmade business, blogging and other helpful information. Once a week I try to feature handmade shops to showcase their work. I also like to share trendy, popular DIY's that I think are amazing and hope you do as well. If you are an Independent Artist or want to start a handmade business, this is the place to find resources. Or if you just love DIY's and everything crafty I hope you'll find some fun projects to make and be inspired by the artists I feature!

Explore

adult coloring art blog blog handmade business christmas coloring craft fair diy Etsy free printable halloween Indie artist indie business kids link up Roundups shop handmade tips tutorial

RSS feed: More Articles More Articles

  • Free Animal Person Embroidery Design Review
  • DIY Halloween Sock Pumpkins: Easy Fuzzy Pumpkins With Ghosts, Stripes and Witch Hats
  • Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Felt Into Autumn with Heidi Feathers
  • Knit a Classic Aran Cardigan with this Free Knitting Pattern
  • Printable Letter Books for Preschoolers
  • How to Make an Interactive Halloween Mini Scrapbook Album
  • 10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Champagne
  • Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List
  • Thrift Store Upcycling: Rustic Pumpkin Decorations From Glass Bowls
  • Mini Pumpkins and Jack o’Lanterns to Cross Stitch

Pick Your Blog

  • Sewing
  • Knitting
  • Quilting
  • Crochet
  • Home & Garden
  • Recycled Crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Card Making
  • Polymer Clay
  • Cross-Stitch
  • Edible Crafts
  • Felting
  • Glass Art
  • Indie Crafts
  • Kids Crafts
  • Jewelry Making
  • Lesson Plans
  • Needlework
  • Bath & Body
  • Party Ideas
  • Candle Making
  • DIY Weddings
  • Not Craft
  • Free Craft Projects

Copyright © 2026 · CraftGossip | Start Here | Contact Us | Link to Us | Your Editors | Privacy and affiliate policy