Softie scotty dog

Finally I can show you something that I have actually made! Its been ages since I sewed my last softie, and cobwebs were growing on my pins and needles. But I was inspired by the lambkin made by Vicki, from the pattern she posted here, and I began to make one of my own. But somewhere along the line I finally got it, how you make a flat softie into one with two ears instead of one, four legs instead of two, and that will actually... gasp... stand up!  So poor lambkin has been neglected while I fiddled with my much loved scotty dog pattern and managed to come up with this!  Okay, even I admit this is pretty darn cute.

He has two ears...

And a cute little doggy tushie...

Because this little guy makes me so happy, I want to share him with everyone!  So here is a pattern for you to make your own litter of scotty dog pups.  Click to make it larger, then save it to your desktop...

Please note that since I like to sew with felt, there are no seam allowances included, so if you want to make yours from fabric, you'll need to add that.  The directions are pretty much the same as for the lambkin, except the best place to leave an opening for stuffing is his back, between the base of the neck and tail.  I would also suggest you sew the head gusset and head first, and stuff those before you sew the rest of the body as it is difficult to reach once the bottom is closed up.

And if you like, you can always use just the outer body pattern and make a flat scotty, like this one...

Please let me know if you make one, I'd love to see!  Maybe I'll make a gallery of them if there is enough interest!

Cheers,

Jenny

Comments

[Jan]

Jenny, this is so, so cute! I've saved many of my childhood things, but the one item I've missed was a similar (but flat...2 pieces) Scottie Dog that we made in Brownies. It had that same, overcast stitch and was made from red oilcloth.
Of course, you know what color I'll be making mine now, don't you?

[*jenny]

Um... maybe red? ;o)

[lisa]

oh my goodness. i love this. i am going to print the pattern right now!! yours are so gorgeous!

[capello]

Oh, that is adorable! I just might have finally learn how to make a softie!

[Alicia A.]

You pattern giver-awayers are so awesome! This will be perfect for a little swap I'm doing!!!

THANK YOU!

[Amanda Lee]

Very cute!

[~Vicki]

ooohhhh! this is brilliant---i've got to make one too!

[gkgirl]

so sweet...
love it!
:)

[Jhoanna]

I found your website through Loobylu - it's a wonderful website and I especially love the softies you've made. Thanks for sharing the pattern for the Scottie dog - must give it a try!

[Kristin]

Cute! Thanks so much!

[Ali]

I love his collar and he's on my to do list! Thanks so much for the pattern.

[mary W]

stumbled across your Blog today and I am love with the sweet scottie!! Oh how I wish I could sew but alas its not in the cards for me! so sad!

[tuscanycastlegirl]

Thank You for sharing this darling pattern!
I will try it for sure!!

[Carrie]

Totally cute!

[Simmyb]

Your scotties are lovely and it's so kind of you to share the pattern. I think you'll have to start a flickr group for these as everyone will be making them.

[melba]

A friend suggested I check out your blog. So much color, so much fun! You are very crafty and talented.

[kimc]

That is soooo adorable, and so nice of you to share the pattern!

[Creative Kismet]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is an adorable pattern. Such a very generous gift! I can't wait to try & make it!!

[Teresa]

I love it! Just printed out and going to give it a try. Thanks! Will let you know if there are any results ( that I would be willing to photograph rather than shove in the back of a closet)

[kathleen]

I just love scottie dog motifs, (growing up the scottie dog was our school mascot).

These are so adorable, I adore the red stitching. I'll have to make these for my neices, thanks so much for the pattern! :)

[weirdbunny]

They are brilliant, thanks for sharing the pattern with us.

[sue]

I love it ! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern. I haven't made a soft yet but I must make one of these !

[Meg]

Oh lovely, and thank you for the pattern. He's so cute and looks easy enough for even me, so I'm going to give him a go. I have to, I've already named him. He's Calum and he only drink single malt whisky.

[*jenny]

Hahahaha!!! That's too funny Meg! Thanks for the giggle... :o)

[manda]

How gorgeous is he??? I am completely smitten!