This free pattern is Ribbon Bugs Stuffies! They are super easy and a great pattern for beginners. The free sewing pattern has templates for both– the Lady bug and the bee.
Their construction couldn’t be any easier– use up your fleece fabric scraps {they are 5″ X 7″ in size}, grab some ribbon for the wings and antenna, and some embroidery floss.
If you have a little someone who is just learning how to sew, this would be a great pattern to learn on!
Download the template for this project
Materials Needed:
fleece
ribbon
poly fil stuffing
Use what scraps you have to customize your bug. You can make monsters, butterflies…whatever you think of- starting with the basic shape and idea. Let your fabric inspire your bug!
Put little rattles inside, or a bell. So when they get shaken they make a little noise.
They are ready to go on any kind of adventure too!
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cute!
Totally Perfect!!! I’d love to have you share at my party…it JUST opened!!!
XO, Aimee
I had fun making your patterns!
thanks deb for your help! you are the best
Thank you very much !!!! It’s so cute … I have a friend who ‘ll have a baby in june and this little bug is perfect for him !!!! Thanks
share it if you make it! that would be fun. i had put in some rattles inside {bought them online} and so they make sound when they get shaken.
Just found you, im so impressed with the projects. Im going to make many lady bugs & Bees. Love them both, im a gardener. Like to make with water proof fabric? any suggestios would be nice. Than you for the tutorial.
thanks susan! you must share a photo of them when you are all done. i’d love to see them!
That toy is just adorable. Thank you so much.
I’m not a paid subscriber but that purse is super cute too. Beautiful job.
My church is sending missionaries to Africa soon. These little bug toys would make a quick and easy gift for the children. Would you like to help?
wouldn’t that be totally wonderful! share them when you have them ready to go– i’d love to see!
I learned this in facs class it is cute and easy
Love the ribbon bug pattern. My grandkids want to learn to sew. Easy patterns that they can see with directions so easy for them to follow is what I have been looking for. They will be making these for gifts to give their friends. Thank you
thanks carrie! you should share your photos when you get them done.
What a sweet idea! Thanks so much for sharing. I loved it so much that I featured it on my blog about buggy crafts with a direct link back here http://whittskitsfabricscrafts.blogspot.com/2013/04/find-it-for-free-friday-bugs-bugs-more.html
Thanks again, Carrie
Oh my goodness…these are so cute! 🙂
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I cannot download the pattern.. 🙁
click on the orange button that says click to download. that will take you to craftsy and you can download from there. have fun!
Love those little fellows!!