Always wondered what exactly is a yard of fabric? How big is it? How wide is it? What about half a yard? Two yards? Read on to learn more and figure out how much yardage you need for a project! TABLE OF CONTENTS How Big is a Yard of Fabric A Yard of Fabric Equivalents…
Learn how to make this easy lined hooded towel for kids, toddlers, and infants! Make it unique by adding ears or appliqués. Great as baby shower and birthday presents that will last for years to come! Difficulty: EasyTime: 30-45 Minutes for basic hooded towel, more if adding ears and other details I LOVE hooded towels….
Easy homemade DIY magnetic tow truck game that is sure to add tons of fun! Made from recycled cereal box, plastic bottle caps, Popsickle sticks, magnets, and paper fasteners. Simply print and glue the printable to create this fun activity! Does anyone else have a vehicle obsessed toddler? I seriously have never made so many…
Table of Contents What is a Ladder Stitch? Ladder Stitch (Invisible Stitch): What is it Used for? What do I need to Sew a Ladder Stitch? Perfect Ladder Stitch Success Tips How to Do a Ladder Stitch (Invisible Stitch) Starting the Ladder Stitch Sewing the Stitches Pull and Close Stitches One Final Tip for Sewing…
Designing and sewing a cute plushie doll is easier than you think! This tutorial will show you the exact steps to design and sew your own custom plush. Table of Contents Overview of How to Make a Plushie: What Materials Do I need to Make a Plushie? What Fabric Can I use to Make Plushies?…
Have you ever tried to adjust an adult surgical mask smaller so it will fit better on a child? Or maybe you are a size petite and none of the standard surgical fits you. After all, surgical mask materials are still superior compared to any type of cloth mask you can make for blocking out…
I recently made a easy color matching activity for my toddler using recycled egg cartons and pop sickle sticks. You simply paint the bottom of a egg carton different colors, and paint 12 pop sickle sticks those same colors. Slit a hole in each of the egg cartons and you are ready to play! My…
I LOVE DIY toddler activities! First of all, I LOVE making things. Secondly, I LOVE making things for other people, especially my toddler. Thirdly, its a great way to reuse old boxes/containers that were going to the recycle bin anyway AND it’s a great way to save money. Finally, it’s always such a joy when…
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, masks have become a regular part of daily life. Back in March 2020 I wrote a post about How to Sew a Face Mask with makeshift elastic. It was updated in May with the addition of a child and toddler face mask pattern. While this mask is extremely simple…
Recently I posted about how to make a easy felt DIY playfood set with fish, burgers, carrots, and lettuce to add to your child’s pretend play collection. However, I realize that many people may be intimidated by the fact that they need to sew, they don’t own a sewing machine, or they just plain dislike…