whileshenaps

Easy to follow sewing patterns for stuffed animals.

Wellesley, Massachusetts On Etsy since 2005

11,340 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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whileshenaps

Easy to follow sewing patterns for stuffed animals.

Wellesley, Massachusetts | 11,340 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Sewing patterns for unique, adorable soft toys you're going to love! Step-by-step photos with every pattern, full-sized templates to print again and again. Sew toys to sell or give as gifts!

Each pattern creates a truly 3-dimensional softie from simple pattern pieces. Start with a 1/4 or 1/2 yard of fabric, some stuffing, and a bit of felt or embroidery floss and end up with an beautiful and unique stuffed animal!

Have a question? Email me and I'll get right back to you:
abbyglassenberg [!at] comcast.net

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Hear what recent customers are saying:

"Very easy to follow, wonderful instructions and photos. Abby is a true professional and I look forward to making more of her wonderful softies." -waflady55

"Just wanted to take a minute to say how much I love your patterns! I knit and crochet, but not good at sewing at all. But because of your patterns, I have been able to make my youngest 2 kiddos several toys for holiday and birthday gifts. I've made the mermaid, the pirate, the girl doll, the popsicle, the chick/egg, teddy bear and today I completed the shark (which I was scared to do) I hope someday to be better at sewing, but making your dolls gives me confidence. I am a huge fan of yours. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all." - Kathleen

"Super quick! I purchased and it was in my Etsy account within minutes. Love all the pictures and detail." -Lisa of 5OrangePotatoes

"Great pattern, easy to follow, and awesome results! I used wool sweaters and organic bamboo velour and it worked awesome." - Marny

"Beautifully detailed pattern, easy to make for someone new to fleece sewing! Thanks so much!!!" -EllieC

"Just wanted to let you know I purchased the Hadley the Horse pattern a while ago in order to make a specific stuffie. I just finally got around to making him this past weekend and was thrilled with how easily he went together. I literally finished all but the minor details within a few hours and believe me, that's a BIG deal for me, as I'm not all that patient a sewer. The pattern was SUPER easy to follow and my stuffie turned out great!" -Kim H.

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Check out my softie books. Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction was published by Lark Crafts in May, 2013, and shows you how to design your own stuffed animals. The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew was published by Interweave in 2011 and gives you 16 sewing patterns for birds. I am also a licensed designer for Simplicity.

Sign up for my newsletter to get useful tips for sewing stuffed animals delivered right to your inbox once a month: http://eepurl.com/tt-Vn

Follow me on Facebook to find out about new pattern releases first!
http://www.facebook.com/AbbyGlassenbergDesign

I blog about sewing stuffed animals and running a handmade business at: http://www.whileshenaps.com

Thank you so much!

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Last updated on Dec 2, 2016

Sewing patterns for unique, adorable soft toys you're going to love! Step-by-step photos with every pattern, full-sized templates to print again and again. Sew toys to sell or give as gifts!

Each pattern creates a truly 3-dimensional softie from simple pattern pieces. Start with a 1/4 or 1/2 yard of fabric, some stuffing, and a bit of felt or embroidery floss and end up with an beautiful and unique stuffed animal!

Have a question? Email me and I'll get right back to you:
abbyglassenberg [!at] comcast.net

+++++++++++++++++

Hear what recent customers are saying:

"Very easy to follow, wonderful instructions and photos. Abby is a true professional and I look forward to making more of her wonderful softies." -waflady55

"Just wanted to take a minute to say how much I love your patterns! I knit and crochet, but not good at sewing at all. But because of your patterns, I have been able to make my youngest 2 kiddos several toys for holiday and birthday gifts. I've made the mermaid, the pirate, the girl doll, the popsicle, the chick/egg, teddy bear and today I completed the shark (which I was scared to do) I hope someday to be better at sewing, but making your dolls gives me confidence. I am a huge fan of yours. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all." - Kathleen

"Super quick! I purchased and it was in my Etsy account within minutes. Love all the pictures and detail." -Lisa of 5OrangePotatoes

"Great pattern, easy to follow, and awesome results! I used wool sweaters and organic bamboo velour and it worked awesome." - Marny

"Beautifully detailed pattern, easy to make for someone new to fleece sewing! Thanks so much!!!" -EllieC

"Just wanted to let you know I purchased the Hadley the Horse pattern a while ago in order to make a specific stuffie. I just finally got around to making him this past weekend and was thrilled with how easily he went together. I literally finished all but the minor details within a few hours and believe me, that's a BIG deal for me, as I'm not all that patient a sewer. The pattern was SUPER easy to follow and my stuffie turned out great!" -Kim H.

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Check out my softie books. Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction was published by Lark Crafts in May, 2013, and shows you how to design your own stuffed animals. The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew was published by Interweave in 2011 and gives you 16 sewing patterns for birds. I am also a licensed designer for Simplicity.

Sign up for my newsletter to get useful tips for sewing stuffed animals delivered right to your inbox once a month: http://eepurl.com/tt-Vn

Follow me on Facebook to find out about new pattern releases first!
http://www.facebook.com/AbbyGlassenbergDesign

I blog about sewing stuffed animals and running a handmade business at: http://www.whileshenaps.com

Thank you so much!

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Easy-To-Follow Sewing Patterns for Cleverly Designed Stuffed Animals

I create unique patterns for stuffed animals from my home studio in Wellesley, Massachusetts. I design patterns for toys that you will love to sew. You'll use these patterns over and over again because they are easy to follow, cleverly designed, and fun to make. A handmade stuffed animal is the perfect baby shower or birthday gift.

Hear what recent customers are saying:

"Very easy to follow, wonderful instructions and photos. Abby is a true professional and I look forward to making more of her wonderful softies." -waflady55

"Super quick! I purchased and it was in my Etsy account within minutes. Love all the pictures and detail." -Lisa of 5OrangePotatoes

"Great pattern, easy to follow, and awesome results! I used wool sweaters and organic bamboo velour and it worked awesome." - Marny

"Beautifully detailed pattern, easy to make for someone new to fleece sewing! Thanks so much!!!" -EllieC

Have a questions or want to get in touch? Email me and I'll get right back to you: abbyglassenberg [!at] comcast.net

Since 2005 I have shared my creations and ideas on design, technique and the online culture of craft through my blog (http://www.whileshenaps.com).

I have a master’s degree in education from Harvard and I taught middle school social studies in Mississippi and Massachusetts before becoming a textile artist and the mother of three girls. I enjoy teaching people to sew and sharing the joy of designing and making stuffed animals.

My first book, The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends To Make and Sew, was an ALA Booklist top ten craft book of 2011. My new book about soft toy design was published by Lark in May of 2013. I am also a licensed designer with Simplicity.

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    Abby Glassenberg creates unique patterns for stuffed animals and dolls from her home studio in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

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