Sweet Smiling Soul

This week, I’ve been enjoying a slow hand-stitching project – sewing a textile bowl using fabric scraps.

It’s been so relaxing and a fun way to use up what I already had on hand.

I recorded the process, and I’m excited to share it with you tomorrow. Stay tuned!

What are you sewing this week?

– Lauren 🤗🧵

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1 month ago | [YT] | 9

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✨ Pattern Update ✨

The boy doll pattern is now available and has been added to all of my Doll Series patterns 🧵✂️

If you already own one of the patterns, you should have received an email with a pattern update, and you can re-download the files anytime to access the boy doll version.

For those who’ve been waiting – or who are interested in sewing a boy version of the doll and books – it’s now included in all Doll Series patterns in my shop:
• Doll & Dollhouse Storybook
• Doll & Adventure Book
• Dollhouse & Adventure Book Bundle

sweetsmilingsoul.com/collections/all-products

Thanks so much for your patience and support – I can’t wait to see what you make!

Lauren ☺️

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1 month ago | [YT] | 23

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🧵 Something new has been quietly taking shape…

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a boy doll to go alongside the Dollhouse Storybook and Adventure Book sewing patterns — a project so many of you have been asking about in comments and emails.

I’ll be sharing a behind-the-scenes video tomorrow, showing my process, pattern drafts, sewing tests, and where things are currently at.

I’m posting a few progress photos here (no finished reveal just yet 👀).

If you’ve been waiting for this one, it’s coming very soon 😁

Lauren 💗

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✨ Happy New Year! ✨

In my first video of the year, I’m sharing the sewing projects I’m excited to make in 2026. It's a mix of slow sewing, creative experiments, personal projects, and a few ideas that are still in the dreaming stage.

It’s less of a plan and more of a gentle look at what I want to spend my time making this year, and why these projects are calling to me right now 🧵✂️

If you enjoy sewing that’s creative, unhurried, and led by curiosity, I think you’ll really enjoy this one.

💬 What are you making in 2026? Let me know in the comments!

Lauren 💗

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✨ New video is live ✨

I’m looking back on seven sewing projects that felt the most meaningful to make this year — projects that were slow, scrappy, personal, and sometimes unexpected in where they led.

Some started as quiet ideas just for me.
Some grew into bigger projects and patterns.
All of them reminded me why I love sewing in the first place. ☺️

If you enjoy sewing that’s less about rushing and more about enjoying the process, I think you’ll really like this video 🧵✂️

💬 I’d love to know which project stood out to you the most, or which one you might like to make yourself!

What are you making at the moment? Any holiday sewing projects in mind?

Lauren 💗

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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I’ve just shared a brand new sewing tutorial showing how to make a Christmas crown using a free template ✨🎄

In the video, I walk you through three different ways to sew it:
• scrap-busting patchwork with a tulle overlay
• smooth patchwork using small scraps
• a quick reversible version (perfect for matching crowns)

It’s beginner-friendly, uses what you already have in your sewing stash, and makes a lovely handmade addition to the festive season. Plus, it can be reused!

Let me know in the comments which version you’d make 🎄🧵😊

🎥 Watch the full tutorial here ↓

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Yay! The final video of the 4 part new Adventure book series is available now! 😁🎉

You can get your Adventure book pattern and PDF instructions here: sweetsmilingsoul.com/ytadvpost

A new Christmas-related sewing video is planned to come out this Friday!

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Part 3/4 of the new Adventure book series is available now!
The final part will be released tomorrow 😁🎉

I'm also working on a new video to come up Friday so stay tuned!

You can get your Adventure book pattern and PDF instructions here: sweetsmilingsoul.com/ytadvpost

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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New video now live – 4 Easy DIY Christmas Gifts to Sew & Make | Beginner-Friendly Handmade Gift Ideas🎅🧵🪡

If you're looking for beginner-friendly ideas to cosy up your holiday gift-giving this year, pop over and watch the video – I'd love to hear which project speaks to you, and what handmade gifts you're making this Christmas 💛

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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🐱 New pattern alert!

I’m on a pattern-making roll lately! 😅✂️

I’ve created a Cat-Shaped Cushion sewing pattern to go along with the YouTube tutorial I shared a few months back. It’s a zero-waste project and a fun way to use up your scraps!

This new pattern makes it super easy to skip straight to the fun part, and it’s perfect for a cute Christmas gift for cat-lovers or children 🎄. I’ve also included a detailed, step-by-step written tutorial!

You still have time to use the code 1000SUBS at checkout for 10% off (we’re still celebrating over here 😁🎉)! The same goes for all other digital sewing patterns: Doll & Dollhouse Storybook, Adventure Book (released last Sunday!), and the Bundled version for the doll series.

Follow the link below:

sweetsmilingsoul.com/cat-cushion-pattern-yt

Happy sewing! 🧵💗

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