Soft Ball Pattern - Free Sewing Pattern

How To Sew A Soft Ball - Make a perfect baby-welcoming gift in a really short time, using my free soft ball pattern. It's a great project to use scrap fabrics!

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This is an easy, step-by-step beginner sewing tutorial that shows you how to make a soft toy for a baby. I included lots of photos to make it super easy for you to sew a handmade gift to a special baby in your life - it's a perfect beginner sewing project. 

And this template just got even better: you can use the same template to make this beautiful fall decor for your home.

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Now, off to sewing these softies: they are an all-time favorite with babies, so you cannot miss if you decide to make one yourself as a baby gift. In fact, I've made some as baby welcoming gifts myself - and they always, always turned out to be a great, personalized present. And did I mention there is a free PDF sewing pattern waiting for you to download? 

Soft Ball Pattern

Join me, get your free PDF sewing pattern and learn how to make a cute toy all by yourself. It's easy! They are sooo easy to sew! Let me show you how.

SUPPLIES

You'll need:

• 5 pieces of 6x3 inch cotton fabric (Check out Peek-A-Boo shop for cute baby prints!)
• optional: pieces of satin ribbon to make loops
• some soft toy stuffing material
• coordinating sewing thread
• sewing machine, scissors,
• pins
• your FREE PDF Sewing Pattern (available in the subscriber-resource library for all newsletter subscribers - join the free newsletter here!)

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And if you are looking for some adorable new fabric, you can check out these cute fabrics by peek-a-boo. (They've also got gorgeous baby prints!)

MORE TO SEW:

While you are at sewing, you can make an easy earwarmer headband in matching colors. You'll have a wonderful handmade present for your loved ones (aka 2-in-1!) – You can either use my free 3-size version (baby to 1 year) if you subscribe to newsletter, or get an 8-size PDF pattern in my shop (baby to adult). The latter comes complete with instructions and tips for easy sewing. Easy project, too! Read on and learn how to make this softie by yourself, it's easy!

Soft Ball TUTORIAL:

I usually use a ¼ inch seam allowance here (=approximately 7 mm in metric), the usual one for soft toys.

1) Use the PDF pattern to cut 5 pieces for the soft baby ball. Also cut several pieces of ribbon, each 2 inches (5 cm) in length. Arrange the individual leaves for sewing.

2) Put the first two pieces with right sides of fabric together. Fold a ribbon in half and pin it between the two leaves. Note: the loop of the ribbon should be facing inwards (see the photo).

3)  Sew along the entire side of the leaf and leave the other one open.

4) Add individual leaves as you sew, each time adding a satin-like ribbon (folded in half and facing inwards, as mentioned above). Each time you add a leaf, just sew along one side, as shown in the photos below.

5) When the 5th leaf has been attached, you'll need to stitch it together with the 1st leaf, but not entirely. Leave an opening for stuffing. Then turn the ball inside out.

6) Stuff it with some soft material and then close the opening. I just topstitched over the opening using the sewing machine.

Soooo, your soft and cuddly fabric ball is ready for playing. Happy gift giving!

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This post is part of the FREE BABY SEWING PATTERNS series on this blog. Make sure to grab ALL of the free baby sewing patterns on this site:

• Free baby hat pattern - NEW 3 SIZES!
• Diy Knotted Baby Headband - SWEET!
• Free Baby Bib Pattern - Comes in 3 Sizes!
• Bandana Bib Pattern - Cool And Free
• Free Pattern - Baby Burp Cloth
• Free Pattern - Fabric SailBoat Toy
• Free Baby Scarf Tutorial - With a Twist!
• Baby Sensory Toy

And there are so many more!

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Questions from readers - answered!

Is this soft toy washable with the stuffing material?

Depends on the stuffing you use. I always make these soft balls with washable stuffing.