Tooth Fairy Pillows and PouchesMy son is going to be 6 in June, so I know that first baby tooth will be coming out soon!
I looooove these pouch bags! Soooo cute!!!!!
Debbie Colgrove
Here's a project
Here's a project
Materials Needed
Fabric Scraps - small prints or plain white
PolyFill or stuffing
A small scrap for pocket (3"square)
Thread
Directions
Prepare pocket by pressing under 1/2" on three edges. On the top of the pocket, turn under 1/4" and 1/4" again to enclose the raw edge. Top stitch the hem into place.
Pin pocket in to place on the pillow front. Stitch 1/8" from three edges leaving the hemmed edge open.
Place wrong sides of the pillow body together.
Stitch the pieces together using a 1/4" seam allowance, from dot to dot. Leave open the small area between the dots.
Notch seam allowance at the curves.
Turn pillow right sides out. Stuff pillow.
Slipstitch opening closed.
Prepare pocket by pressing under 1/2" on three edges. On the top of the pocket, turn under 1/4" and 1/4" again to enclose the raw edge. Top stitch the hem into place.
Pin pocket in to place on the pillow front. Stitch 1/8" from three edges leaving the hemmed edge open.
Place wrong sides of the pillow body together.
Stitch the pieces together using a 1/4" seam allowance, from dot to dot. Leave open the small area between the dots.
Notch seam allowance at the curves.
Turn pillow right sides out. Stuff pillow.
Slipstitch opening closed.
Tips
Use lace or trim around the pocket to dress up the pillow.
Embroider eyes and nose on the pillow front, leaving the pocket as a mouth.
Embroider the childs name on the pillow.
for more info:
http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa052998.htm
http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa052998.htm
I saw an altoid box altered into a cute tooth fairy box.
May have to try that since I seem to be paper crafting like a mad-woman lately!
I sure like those pouches!
Can't help but giggle...
What a laugh! (and a little scary...) LOL!!!
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