I attempted to make a couple softies last weekend. First I made the bear from this book. My son wanted me to make the bear so I made it. He didn't like the fact that his arms were missing so I put some on and I altered the face a bit.
I tried making the Aranzi Aronzo monkey but it came out like this...
I'm not too good at sewing curves on a machine so I tried making my own softie pattern with straight lines only and came out with this.
I think I like sewing bags better than softies.
I love your bear....I love teddy bears.... :D
Posted by: li li | March 13, 2006 at 11:19 PM
I love your softies! They are cute in their own way and so full of character. I'm eager to start sewing some too.
Posted by: Siow Chin | March 14, 2006 at 02:15 AM
Your softies are so cute! Love the picture of your son with his new friend. I have yet to make a softie. Did you see the free patterns on Wee Wonderfuls?
http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_wonderfuls/store/downloads.html
Posted by: sally | March 14, 2006 at 01:40 PM
Oh, but they're lovely! The beautiful photo of your little boy cuddling his new bear says it all!
Posted by: Fiona | March 14, 2006 at 03:22 PM
awww your monkey is cute!! but i soooooo love your own pattern softie! its PERFECT!!! and i agree, your son is just too handsome!
and you take some AWESOME photos! so bright and cheerful! mine never turn out good:(
Posted by: ellia | March 16, 2006 at 12:12 AM