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Looking for a fun and easy way to teach kids how to sew? These adorable felt plushies and finger puppets are perfect for beginners! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or craft-loving kid, each of these free printable sewing patterns is designed to be simple, safe, and fun—with step-by-step tutorials and video instructions to guide you through the process.
🦕 Dinosaur Felt Sewing Patterns
Dino lovers, this one’s for you! These patterns are some of our most popular projects.
- T-Rex Plush
A fun and fierce beginner-friendly plush with big personality and basic stitches.
➤ Get the Free T-Rex Pattern
- Brontosaurus Plush
This gentle giant is perfect for small hands and big imaginations.
➤ Get the Brontosaurus Pattern
- Stegosaurus Plush
Learn to sew and practice layering felt with this spiky-backed favorite.
➤ Get the Stegosaurus Pattern
- Pterodactyl Finger Puppet
A quick and cute project that kids can make into a versatile toy!
➤ Get the Pterodactyl Puppet Pattern
🐾 Animal Sewing Patterns for Kids
Simple shapes, sweet faces—these animal patterns are a hit with beginners.
- Felt Cat Plush
Purr-fect for kids who love kitties and want a no-fuss starter pattern.
➤ Get the Cat Pattern
- Felt Dog Plush
Loyal, lovable, and super simple to make.
➤ Get the Dog Pattern
- Shark Plush
One of our coolest patterns yet—great for marine life fans!
➤ Get the Shark Pattern
- Stingray Plush
Soothing shapes and beginner-friendly stitching make this a fan favorite.
➤ Get the Stingray Pattern
🦄 Fantasy Friends
Perfect for classroom activities, storytelling, or pocket-sized imaginative play.
- Unicorn Plush
Whimsical, magical, and customizable with sparkly felt or thread.
➤ Get the Unicorn Pattern (Yarn Mane… a little harder to sew) - ➤ Get the Unicorn Pattern (Felt Mane)
🐝 Bug & Finger Puppets
Extended Play with these Buzzing friends.
- Butterfly Finger Puppet
A great introduction to symmetry and color coordination in sewing.
➤ Get the Butterfly Pattern
- Dragonfly Finger Puppet
One of our easiest finger puppet designs—ideal for younger crafters.
➤ Get the Dragonfly Pattern
✨ Why These Patterns Are Great for Kids
- ✅ No sewing experience needed
- ✅ Uses basic stitches (with step by step photo and video instructions!)
- ✅ Free printable templates
- ✅ Great for ages 6+ with adult help
- ✅ Perfect for homeschool, classrooms, birthday parties, or rainy-day fun
📥 Want All the Patterns in One Place?
👉 Grab the Free Kids Felt Sewing Bundle (coming soon!)
Includes every pattern listed above + a printable stitch guide for beginners.
➤ Or check out the most recent patterns here (New Patterns added Every Monday!)
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