I love sewing children's toys. Anything goes. The more mismatched and fun the better. The uglier the better. For this alligator I used a pattern by Claire Garland in her book, Toys to Sew.
YOU CAN USE: Any material. I think a variety of textures are fun in children's things. Younger children may like softer fabrics. I often stuff my toys with fabric scraps. It gives the toy some heft and cuts down on waste. I have seen children's toys stuffed with beans, plastic sacks, anything. Just be sure to keep an eye on a child if he is playing with a toy that could be potentially dangerous if torn open (and be sure to stitch toys sturdy).
IF YOU HAVE THE TOOL, PLEASE BRING IT:
Nice scissors for cutting out your project. If you have a sewing machine, might as well bring it.
Hope to see you!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
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