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Orca soft toy sewing pattern

18/10/2024

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One of the first stuffed toys I ever made, was an orca / killer whale for my little boy, I think maybe ten years ago. Despite being well loved, that one was a wonky, weirdly shaped orca (we still love him though).

A year ago, I decided to go back to my original orca design and make some improvements, with the goal of creating an orca soft toy sewing pattern.  Twelve months and eight prototypes later, I now have an orca sewing pattern that I am delighted to share with you!
Willowynn orca sewing pattern
Willowynn orca sewing pattern
Willowynn orca sewing pattern
With step-by-step photos, full-sized templates and detailed instructions, this project is ideal for sewers who have some machine and hand-sewing sewing experience. It includes a simple option for beginner sewers, and a tricker option for those with a bit more sewing experience.  

Let me know how you go with this one. I love seeing the creations that you make using my patterns. The orca sewing pattern is available to download via my online store. 
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Whale and dolphin sewing patterns

26/6/2024

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Whale sewing pattern by Willowynn
Dolphin sewing pattern by Willowynn
Whale watching season has begun here on the north coast of New South Wales (Australia). Cape Byron is a great spot to see humpback whales travelling north to warmer waters for birthing.

I made my first whale toy after my boys and I saw the whales from the Byron Bay lighthouse years ago. My sewing pattern ended up being based on a blue whale and then I made a dolphin sewing pattern shortly after. 

The whale and dolphin are still two of my most popular sewing patterns and ones that I make for any new babies that come into my life.

These sewing patterns are available to download via my online store. 
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Knitting pattern for tiny Willowynn doll jumpers

16/9/2021

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I've spent the past few months designing, perfecting and putting together a knitting pattern for tiny jumpers and cardigans to fit my Willowynn animal dolls... you an see my progress here.

And HOORAY, the pattern is finally finished and available to download via my online store!
Willowynn doll jumper/cardigan knitting pattern
Willowynn doll jumper/cardigan knitting pattern

​It turns out, designing a knitting pattern for a jumper, to fit a certain sized toy was not as easy as I originally thought. Especially since I had to learn to knit first :) 
Willowynn doll jumper/cardigan knitting pattern
Willowynn doll jumper/cardigan knitting pattern
I had a lot of fun coming up with designs and trying out colours and differnent types of yarns. And it's lovely to see everyone on my work table, now with their own jumper :) 
Willowynn doll jumper/cardigan knitting pattern
Willowynn doll jumper/cardigan knitting pattern
You can download the knitting pattern for my miniature jumpers and cardigans via my online store. Pleaese let me know how you go. I can't wait to see what you make!
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Knitted jumpers and cardigans for my animal dolls!

10/6/2021

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I finally learnt to knit!

I've been spending my nights knitting in front of the fire, trying to design and knit the perfect jumper (sweater) and cardigan to fit my Willowynn animal dolls.

My pile of not-quite-right tiny jumpers is growing but I think I'm almost there... 

Knitting pattern coming soon! 

Edit: My tiny cardigan/jumper knitting pattern is now available to download via my online store. 
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I've made so many prototypes, trying to get the design and size right... now everyone on my table has a jumper :) 
Willowynn knitted jumper for dolls
P. s. The Willowynn animal dolls pictured are not for sale, I'm sorry, but the sewing patterns are available in my online store :) ​
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Willowynn snail sewing pattern coming soon

25/2/2021

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Willowynn snail soft sculpture
I'm finally creating a downloadable sewing pattern for my snail soft sculpture!

There are snail prototypes all over the place here, and not just on my desk (pictured below). I have made so many snails, after first creating my design back in 2013, but offering it as a sewing pattern means I now have to make a proper template! So I'm tweaking and perfecting the shape, size and design. 
Willowynn snails in the making
Snail prototypes - perfecting, tweaking, changing...
I'm at the last stage of sewing pattern production, which is photographing the steps, so my snail sewing pattern will be available via my online store by early March. I'll notify via my email newsletter and social media as soon as it's ready to download. 
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*EDIT - my snail sewing pattern is now available to download via my online store *

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I took the photo above, years ago, upon discovering this little drawing on my work table. My family and I are fascinated by snails and have a very large (and growing) collection of huge snail shells. We live in a sub-tropical region of Australia, with rainforests nearby - where we regularly find the giant panda snail. 
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Making elephants

11/6/2020

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Elephant sewing pattern by Willowynn
Elephant sewing patterns by Willowynn
I'm having fun designing new elephant dolls (which are now available as a sewing pattern). Right now I'm trying to perfect their elephant heads by sewing prototype after prototype... using the fabric from an old bed sheet.

This is my favourite stage of soft toy design - looking at pictures of baby elephants, trying out different shapes, testing the scale of the trunk / ears etc... trunk up or trunk down (I've decided to include an option for both). Lots of fun and also a bit of a brain strain, and I'm happy to report that they're coming along nicely.

These guys will be similar to my other animal dolls that can be downloaded as sewing patterns. I also have patterns to sew their little overalls, dresses and coats. 

* Edit / update... the digital sewing pattern for my elephant soft toys is now available to download and print. Happy sewing!
Elephant soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
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New dolphin sewing pattern

25/9/2018

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My new dolphin soft toy sewing pattern is now available to download via my online store. My boys and I really love marine creatures and I was inspired to make this one after our regular sightings of pods of dolphins swimming in the sea at our local beach.
Dolphin soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
This sewing project is nice and simple and works really well with old denim or cotton sheeting. Enjoy! 
Dolphin soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn

Dolphin soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
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Willowynn animal doll clothing sewing patterns now available

22/6/2018

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Willowynn sewing patterns: stuffed animal doll clothing
The clothing sewing patterns for my stuffed animal dolls are now available to download and print! Hooray! Now you can make little overalls, pants, coats and dresses designed to perfectly fit your Willowynn animal dolls. ​
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
These little clothes are simple to sew and are the perfect project to use your special scraps of fabric. I particularly like using remnants of old woollen pants or skirts for the little coats and old denim or corduroy for the overalls (dungarees) and pants. And little squares of cotton print fabric are perfect for the dresses.  ​
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
The coats (or jackets) can be made with a hood or a collar and can even be made reversible. There are three different dress styles to make - gathered, A-line and an apron style (also reversible). My boys now have a whole wardrobe of clothes for their stuffed animals which, they discovered, fit some of their smaller non-Willowynn toys.
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
Animal doll and clothing sewing patterns by Willowynn
I'm really happy with the way these have turned out and I hope you like them. Let me know what you think. How is the fit? What did you make? 
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Soft toy clothing patterns

17/4/2018

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I've been busy designing some little clothing pieces for my Willowynn stuffed animal dolls. So far I've made a jacket (with or without hood), overalls, pants and some little dresses.
 
​I hope to have the sewing patterns / templates for these clothes available for you to download and print in a couple of weeks.  I can't wait to see the clothes you make for your Willowynn stuffed animal dolls! 
Willowynn stuffed animal dolls - clothing sewing pattern
Willowynn stuffed animal dolls - clothing sewing pattern
Sewing patterns for jacket and overalls coming soon
Willowynn stuffed animal dolls - clothing sewing pattern
Willowynn stuffed animal dolls - clothing sewing pattern
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Make your own Easter bunny soft toys

16/3/2018

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An alternative (or an addition) to the chocolate eggs for Easter... and a little present that can be handmade by you. My bunny and bear soft toy sewing pattern is available to download via my online shop. Plenty of time to sew this before Easter!
Easter bunny rabbit softie sewing pattern by Willowynn
Bunny rabbit soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
Bunny rabbit plushie / soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
This little bunny  rabbit softie would be an adorable companion for a baby or small child. Designed to be endlessly carried around and looks so sweet nestled in amongst a child's pillows. I think this is the perfect project to upcycled that piece of fabric you’ve been saving for something special, like an old baby blanket or soft flannelette sheet.

​To make the bunnies you see here, I used an old woollen blanket and soft pieces of grey and pink flannelette from baby bed sheets.

​Happy Easter!




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Sewing pattern: Embroidered Christmas ornaments

7/11/2017

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Embroidered Christmas ornaments by Willowynn
Fabric Christmas ornaments. Sewing pattern by willowynn.com
​These embroidered star, tree and round ornaments are easy to sew, make great presents and look lovely on a Christmas tree. I've put together some simple instructions, an illustrated stitch library and templates, to help you make these at home. You can download the PDF sewing pattern here, ready for you to print at home.

I hope you enjoy making these. You'll find more Willowynn sewing patterns available to download here.
Embroidered Christmas ornament sewing pattern by Willowynn
Christmas ornament sewing pattern by Willowynn
Embroidered Christmas ornament sewing pattern by Willowynn
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Platypus sewing pattern

2/8/2017

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Platypus soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
​Well it's taken me a lot longer than I anticipated but my platypus sewing pattern is now available for you to download.

I've really loved creating this unusual Australian animal soft toy and I hope you enjoy sewing it. It's a fairly simple tutorial, full of step by step photos, which includes machine sewing and some hand sewing.  Great for advanced beginner sewers wanting to tackle a slightly more complicated soft toy project that includes darts, gussets (and some soft sculpture techniques for making the webbed feet). You can download the pattern via my website or my Etsy store.
Platypus soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
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Fox, wombat and platypus soft sculptures

24/6/2017

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June has been a very busy month for me. I've been working on some new designs, new sewing patterns and creatures. These three (above) will be available in my online store from 10am (Sydney time) Monday 26th June.

​My fox is made from an old (and very vibrant) orange woollen blanket. The other guy is kind of a wombat/bear blend... also made from an old woollen blanket. I'm actually not sure what he is but I like him. I'll just call him a wombat. And then there is a platypus. There's more about him in my last blog post... what a journey. I hope you like them!
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Platypus pattern coming soon

24/6/2017

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​I've spent ages trying to perfect my platypus soft toy so that I can offer a sewing pattern with instructions on how to make one. The body is pretty straight forward but the feet and bill have really challenged me. I think I've finally figured it out now and I'm really happy with the way it's turned out, so I should have the pattern ready for you to download very soon. I hope you like it.  *Pattern can be purchased here.
Willowynn platypus soft toy sewing pattern

Willowynn platypus soft toy sewing pattern
Willowynn Platypus soft toy sewing pattern
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Platypus soft toy

22/3/2017

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My son needed a platypus (and this photo of me making it) for something at school. It took me several prototypes to get the shape you see here and there are still things I'd change... but I'm thinking of maybe offering it as a sewing pattern. Would you make a platypus? They're pretty fantastic creatures.
Margeaux from Willowynn making platypus soft toy prototypes. Sewing pattern coming soon.
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New sewing patterns - hanging ornaments and fox/wolf doll

22/11/2016

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​Would you like to make these little hanging fabric ornaments? I've put together a sewing pattern for them which is available here. These ornaments make great little presents, and not just for Christmas trees... enjoy!
Fabric Christmas ornaments - downloadable PDF sewing pattern by Willowynn
...and my fox and wolf toy sewing pattern is also now available to download. Phew... these ones took me ages. Thanks for waiting so nicely.
Fox and wolf sewing pattern by Willowynn
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November 09th, 2016

9/11/2016

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So it turns out the fox soft toy sewing pattern I'm working on also makes a little wolf stuffed toy. My fox and wolf PDF sewing pattern will be ready for you to download via my online store early November 2016, along with a pattern for my fabric hanging ornaments.
Little wolf sewing pattern by Willowynn
little wolf sewing pattern by Willowynn
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New fox doll pattern coming soon...

25/8/2016

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I've been working on a new design for a little fox softie using the basic shape of my bunny and bear dolls. This is what I have so far...

​His face is longer and more pointy, he has a tail and I've given him a white ruff and belly. I'm planning to make this into a sewing pattern which will hopefully be available by the end of September. *Fox soft toy sewing pattern available here.

​This particular fox is made from scraps from upcycled woollen blankets and stuffed with organic corn fibre fill.
Wool fox doll / soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
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New work available Wednesday 10 August

9/8/2016

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Hi! Just letting you know I'll have two new dolls, an owl and a whale available via my online store from Wednesday 10 August, 10am (Sydney time - EDST). Best wishes, Margeaux
Tiny cloth dolls by Willowynn
Willowynn dolls
Owl soft sculpture by Willowynn
Blue whale soft toy by Willowynn
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New whale sewing pattern now available

27/4/2016

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My blue whale sewing pattern is finally finished and available in my online shop as a PDF download. I'm so excited about this as it is one of my favourite toys to make...and they make the perfect gift for a small person. Enjoy!

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Bunny and bear soft toy pattern 

2/7/2015

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Well it took me months and months to get this finished but finally the sewing pattern for my bunny doll (and bear) is ready for you to download. It's full of easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos and is the perfect project for the advanced beginner sewer wanting to tackle a slightly more complicated soft toy project that includes darts and gussets.

Some hand and machine sewing experience is recommended but really, I think anyone could give this one a go...and you get a cute little friend at the end of it.
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Bunny doll sewing pattern by Willowynn
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I can't wait to see how you go...please just ask if you have any questions and I'd love to see photos of your finished bunnies or bears.
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New bunny sewing pattern coming soon

12/5/2015

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I'm busy working on a new sewing pattern and tutorial explaining how to make my bunny dolls. It will (hopefully) be available for you to download very soon. So excited... 
​*Update: My Willowynn bunny and bear sewing pattern is now available here.

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Ellie's doll

18/2/2015

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I made this little doll as a custom order for a little girl with brown hair and a love of fairy tales. Her cloak is removable and she has a choice between two different skirts.

You can see the details here.
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Christmas ornaments

11/11/2014

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I love the special (and weird looking) ornaments on my Christmas tree. My little boys have been making theirs and I made these...
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Christmas ornaments by Willowynn
Then I made some more... I actually can't stop making them now :)
I think I'll make a sewing pattern for them. Do you make your own ornaments or Christmas decorations? Feel free to share a link in the comments below. I'd love to see...
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Christmas ornaments by Willowynn
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New owl design

15/10/2014

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Working on something new this week. I'm trying to make an owl with legs, claws, wings and a tail (my other owls are much more simple) and it's turning out to be a bit of a challenge! I'm having a lovely time though. Will show you what it looks like when I'm done.
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    My name is Margeaux Davis. I'm a doll-maker, sewing pattern designer and children's book illustrator, based in northern New South Wales, Australia.  

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    Snail soft toy digital sewing pattern by Willowynn

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