Loom & Craft
Your digital sanctuary for modern crafting. Discover step-by-step plushie tutorials, interactive pattern calculators, and a community of creators weaving their ideas into reality.
How to Secure Safety Eyes (So They Won't Fall Off)
Step-by-step guide to installing safety eyes so they cannot be pulled out. Includes the Pull & Push test and the pliers technique.
Best Fabric for Soft Toys (5 Top Choices)
A beginner's ranking of the top 5 soft toy fabrics from easiest to hardest, with a guide on nap direction.
Safest Stuffing for Baby Toys (0–3 Years)
Learn which stuffing materials are safe for babies, which are dangerous, and the 3 mandatory baby stuffing safety rules.
Make Your Plushie Washing-Machine Safe
How to use short stitches, reinforce stress points, and wash your plushie so it survives every cycle.
Making a Pattern from a Drawing (For Beginners)
Use the Grid Method to scale up your drawing into a sewing pattern — no computer required.
Beginner's Guide to Plush Fabrics
Fabrics have a grain and stretch. This cheat sheet covers no-stretch, 1-way, and 4-way stretch fabrics with a buying guide.
Sewing Perfect Curves on Small Soft Toys (No Puckers!)
Master clipping for inside curves, outside curves, and tight corners to get smooth, professional-looking results.
Teddy Bear Pattern Calculator
Calculate exact fabric yardage and cutting dimensions for a plush bear. Download a printable PDF pattern.