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Knotted Bow Baby Turban Featured Image

DIY Baby Hat with Bow – for Beginners (Free Pattern)

Posted on February 23, 2021October 13, 2022 by minminutes

Make this cute DIY Baby Turban with knotted bow using stretchy knit fabric. This easy sewing project is great for beginners who want to learn how to work with knit fabrics! Not too long ago I made a Unicorn Hooded Towel for a friend who had a precious baby girl. It was so fun sewing…

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Finished headbands, girl's size on top, adult size on bottom

How to Make Simple DIY Headbands with Knotted Bow

Posted on February 12, 2021September 24, 2022 by minminutes

Learn how to make this Simple DIY headband using stretchy knit fabric (or upcycle an old T-shirt). Wear as is or dress it up with a bow. The best part? This easy project only takes 15 minutes to sew and makes great gifts! Table of Contents What are the Different Types of DIY Headband? What…

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DIY Unicorn Hooded Towel Featured Image

How to Sew a Kid’s Unicorn Hooded Towel – Free Pattern

Posted on January 17, 2021October 20, 2022 by minminutes

Learn to make a DIY Unicorn Hooded Towel with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Guaranteed to be a big hit for little unicorn fans, while adding an extra touch of Magic to bath times! I LOVE hooded towels, and they are a must have for anyone with little kiddos. Not only are they super practical, they…

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Finished DIY Baby Hooded Towel

How to Make a Kid’s Hooded Towel with a Store-Bought Bath Towel

Posted on January 5, 2021October 24, 2022 by minminutes

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….

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Finished Homemade DIY Magnetic Tow Truck with Magnetic Foam cars in background

DIY Magnetic Tow Truck Toy: Kid’s Fun and Easy Activity (Free Printable)

Posted on December 26, 2020March 21, 2022 by minminutes

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…

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Finished DIY Homemade Plush Bear with Hands holding it

How to Make A Plushie: Easy Beginner’s Guide (Free Pattern)

Posted on December 8, 2020October 17, 2022 by minminutes

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?…

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Displays Adult surgical mask with thread, scissors, pattern, and altered kids mask

How to Make a Surgical Mask Fit Your Child (Free Pattern)

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by minminutes

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…

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Egg carton with colored stickers and popsickle sticks with fruit graphics and fruits of the spirit labels for Toddler matching activity

DIY Recycled Egg Carton Activity for Toddlers: Fruits of the Spirit Matching Game with Free Printable (English and Mandarin)

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by minminutes

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…

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Shows Finished Train Matching ABC Activity with velcro on cardboard and Train Pieces next to them

DIY Cardboard Alphabet Train – Letter Matching Toddler Activity with Free Printable

Posted on October 21, 2020December 15, 2020 by minminutes

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…

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No sew face masks made from a white t shirt and another one made from black t shirt overlapping face mask printed pattern

DIY No Sew Face Mask from a T-shirt |Free Pattern for Adults and Kids

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by minminutes

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…

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