How to Make Your Own Snuggie Blanket!

How to Make Your Own Snuggie Blanket! ~ This little guy asked for a snuggie for Christmas. He has trouble keeping his blankets on him while he sleeps...so he explained why a snuggie would help him stay warm all night.  His older sister was determined to get him a snuggie. But we decided to make one instead. We had a piece of thick fleece and set to work.  We cut two pieces for sleeves, about 20 inch squares.  Just sewn straight down one edge. With 2 circles drawn on the blanket part, about 18 inches from the top... and about 22 inches apart.  We tried to center them as good as possible, but mostly just eye balled it.  Then used scissors to cut the circles out.  Fit the sleeve inside the blanket hole...and lined up evenly.  Stitch them around the circle.  And sew both sides. Fleece is wonderful and doesn't need the edges all hemmed... just stitch the sleeves and done!  This is a great project for a b...

Turn Child's Artwork into a Plush Toy!

 Turn Child's Artwork into a Plush Toy! It's so much fun for children to see their funny little artwork into a real toy! Plus, this one has his own little voice recorded in it! "I'm going to get you!  Roarrrr!" So the first step is simple. Go through that pile of drawings by your child...or get some paper and colored pencils and ask them to draw something!  Then buy about 12 inches of fleece in each color. We used Orange, blue, yellow, black and white.  You will also need cotton batting Sewing machine Embroidery floss and needle Electronic voice recorder  To get started, study the little shapes of the picture. My favorite part is that wonky little claw. The different sizes and shapes. If you are hesitant, go ahead and scan the picture into a computer, enlarge it and use that as the pattern.  Or draw it out on paper and use that as a pattern.   Or just wing it, like me. Cut all the pieces 1/2 to 3/4 inch larger than d...

Fleece Pillow Case!

 Fleece Pillow Case! My son was in desperate need of a new pillow and a new pillow case. So my daughter decided to make one for him for Christmas. She cut a big piece of soft blue fleece...and light blue fleece was cut in the shape of a D. She pinned it on and sewed the D on first.  She was 10, so she was thrilled with being able to sew a gift. It was complex enough for her skill level, but she was confident and successful.  Obvious wiggly lines, but adorable. I loved supervising but not helping at all!  Next she did a decorative stitch through the D...because, why not!?  Last we folded the fleece over on itself and the D and stitched up the sides,  leaving one edge open for the new pillow! She stuffed the pillow in and wrapped it up for her older brother! She was thrilled to give him such a big and substantial gift! And he was thrilled to get a new pillow and has used it every day since! I love letting my kids make things for ea...