Lucy Ward
Sewing pattern designer
Lucy Ward is a designer maker based in Shropshire, UK. See her colourful toy creations on Instagram @thewhistlingcowgirl and shop her designs on Etsy at TheWhistlingCowgirl. She has regularly contributed patterns to Simply Sewing Magazine.
Recent articles by Lucy Ward
How to make a memory bear
Preserve precious memories forever with Lucy Ward's free memory bear pattern
Make a cute pal with our penguin sewing pattern
Lucy Ward's fluffy penguin toy is the perfect squishy cuddle partner. You could sew a whole colony!
How to make a rag doll
Sew a sweet playtime companion with this rag doll pattern from Lucy Ward. Get creative and sew her a whole wardrobe!
Sew our adorable free dinosaur pattern
Everyone knows a dinosaur-loving child (or grown-up!) who would be delighted to receive their own cuddly dinosaur toy. Learn how to sew this free dinosaur pattern designed by Lucy Ward
How to make mitten tree decorations
Simple scraps and trims are all you need to whip up a trio of mini mitten Christmas decorations to brighten up any tree
How to sew your own reindeer
This adorable little reindeer pattern is fun to sew for the festive season – and would make a great gift!
Lamb sewing pattern
Sew a cute new pal for playtime games and bedtime snuggles with Lucy Ward's adorable lamb plushie, finished with a velvet ribbon and floral bow. Try her lamb sewing pattern from Simply Sewing Magazine to make your own!
How to make a sausage dog softie toy
Make the most of your print fabric scraps and use them to bring a ditsy duo of canine softies to life with Lucy Ward's free dog sewing patterns and step-by-step guide.
Free Teddy Bear Sewing Pattern
Make Lucy Ward’s teddy bear as an heirloom gift – with his honey brown faux fur, this friendly teddy is really big on cuddles! Learn how to make this wonderful free teddy bear sewing pattern…