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com 29 Sep 2020

So Sew Easy
Sunshine Ribbon Toys
for Babies
With 3 friends expecting happy events shortly, I'm concentrating some of
my sewing time for sewing for the little ones. Today, making baby
toys. Don't we always joke that if you buy a child a toy, it spends more time
playing with the box than with what's inside. Somewhere along the line,
moms started to notice that babies enjoyed the feel of the labels on their
toys, and the ribbons, and so those started to become a feature of the toy
itself. Such as the satin binding on the comfort-blanket.

Sew this snuggle-licous baby toy with satin ribbons. It won’t take long. The article on So Sew Easy for this design can be found at

http://so-sew-easy.com/make-your-own-baby-toys/

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To print your PDF template Please read through all of these instructions before
starting your project and cutting your fabric.
Your template and instructions come as one file to make printing easy.
Please make sure you are using the latest version of Adobe for best results.
You can download the latest version here if you need to. Useful tutorials
You can find a range of useful sewing tutorials and videos at So Sew Easy –
Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader. Select File  Print and the print
tutorials page.
dialogue box opens. Under Page Sizing and Handling, select SIZE, then
select ACTUAL SIZE.
Materials needed
You can choose to print this whole document, or simply the page or pages
at the end with the applique template pieces.  Fabric - I used yellow terry toweling. You could use a regular cotton
fabric, minky, or cut up an old towel or face cloth.
 Ribbon in a variety of colors
Skill level – Beginner  Small scraps for the eyes and cheeks, and matching threads
If you want to learn more about great techniques creating awsome projects  Heat N Bond fusible web
with fusible appliques, take a look at the Fun with Fusible Applique class on  Filling
Craftsy.  Embroidery floss
 Fabric marker
 Template or pattern, at the end of these instructions

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Let’s start to sew ! Cut out your design and fuse it to your main fabric. I cut through the eyes
and cheeks on my template to make sure I was getting my pieces in the
Gather together all of your supplies, and download or draw yourself a right place.
template for the face. Transfer your design for the eyes and cheeks onto
Heat N Bond Lite fusible web, and iron it to your fabric.

Applique your pieces in place with a satin stitch or stitch of your choice. I
found my terry didn't go through the machine as smoothly as I would like
so I put a regular piece of computer paper underneath as I sewed the
applique and it as much easier to turn around the circles.

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Time to add the ribbons. I cut mine 5 inches long and folded them in half
with the shiny or more satin side on the outside. I pinned around the
edges, making sure they were going to be well held inside, leaving about
an inch between each. I used 15 pieces. Next you'll need to baste them in
place, about 1/4 inch from the edge so you can remove the pins and they
will stay put while you sew.

Then transfer the line for the mouth onto your fabric. I've recently started
using these Frixion pens, because they write like regular pens so you can
draw and mark all over your fabric but then they simply disappear with heat
- pass your iron over it and its gone. Draw on your mouth following your
template and stitch using your embroidery floss. I'm not a hand-sewing fan
and don't know many stitches so I used a simple back-stitch. It looked just
fine.

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Cut yourself another big circle for the back. If you like, add a face to this
side too, then layer them right sides together. Stitch around the outside,
with a 1/2 inch seam allowance leaving a gap of 2 or 3 inches for stuffing.

Turn the right side out and stuff lightly. It's for small hands so no need to
stuff it so much it comes out like a ball! Carefully hand-stitch the opening
closed, give him a squish to even out the filling and you are done.

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I made two in very quick time.

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TOY SAFETY Easy Summer Dress Nautical Mug Rug 30 Minutes Easy Skirt

Please note, you should always give extra thought when sewing for babies Summer Drape Top Teeny Tiny Zipper Cheeky Panties
and small children. This toy would look really cute with a button nose, but Pouch
buttons and eyes etc can become loose and be choking hazards. With this
toy for example, don't make the ribbon loops too long where they could Custom Fit Skirt Long arm oven Custom fit leggings
get caught around a babies wrist and get pulled tight. Please use your own mitts
judgement as to whether this toy or any you make and design yourself are Boxy Bag Sew Simple Little Black Party Dress
suitable for your child as they will not have undergone the usual vigorous Leggings
safety testing applied to toys you buy in the shops. Please supervise babes
and young children at all times when playing with home-made toys. [End Easy Cosmetics Bag Easy Breezy Blouse On a Roll T-shirt
of Public Service Announcement :-)]

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creations at So Sew Easy so post a photo to the So Sew Easy Facebook Bag
Page, or upload your completed projects to the pattern page on Craftsy.
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Give me a Shrug Top Sunshine Ribbon work as your own and sell or give it away, even if altered. This is
Baby Toy
intended for your personal use. If you would like to recommend these
instructions, please pass on the original download link at So Sew Easy.
For the latest list of patterns available, pop on over to my designer page at
Thank you for your understanding.
Craftsy.

This pattern graphic, the photos and the instructions are copy right Usage – you ARE allowed to use this pattern to make things to sell on
Deby Coles at So Sew Easy. Please do not copy, publish, sell, a small handmade basis, such as for craft fairs and for your Etsy shop.
redistribute or alter them in any way. Please don’t print and give to However it may not be used for larger scale commercial purposes
without a commercial licence.
your friends, or send it to anyone by email. Please do not rebrand this

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So Sew Easy
Sunshine Ribbon Baby Toy
http://so-sew-easy.com/make-your-own-baby-toys/
Triangle
cut 20 of fleece
10 of crinkle plastic
www.graciousthreads.ca

Sunshine Softie
by Gracious Threads for Fleece Fun, 2014
Do not distribute or copy
www.graciousthreads.ca

Main Piece
Cut 2 of fleece