When there are children in the family, parents have to surprise their little ones with different toys. Children's goods stores offer a wide range of entertainment. But not everyone can afford them. For those who love DIY, this article will tell you how to make a toy pillow using improvised means.
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Children love animals. Use this knowledge when choosing a pattern for a future pillow toy. Owls, cats, foxes, elephants, dogs are ideal as entertaining attributes. It is not at all necessary to buy fabric for the product. Look for old colored blouses, sundresses, T-shirts of your child. Children's clothing is distinguished by bright colors, which will have a beneficial effect on the final result of the craft.
It is interesting to make toy pillows with your own hands the full size of an animal. It is problematic to make a large elephant, but a fox, a cat or a small pug is available. Such a craft will replace a child's sleeping place. Also, a large product will solve the problem of the baby being on the floor: now he will sit astride the dog, and you will not worry about his health.
Use a wide range of patterns. They will appeal to the child. The more bright accents are present on the pillow, the more time your son will spend looking at the craft.
How to make a pillow?
First, a pattern is made. It is a full-size model of the product, where each element is presented by a separate manufacturing scheme. Separate parts of the toy are prepared using knitting or embroidery. At the end, the parts are connected.
Pay attention to the choice of filler. It is best to take synthetic materials, such as:
- holofiber;
- polystyrene foam;
- comfortel.
The materials listed above are non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and easy to wash.
Since the product will need to be washed frequently, choose suitable pillow fillings.
Of the natural fillers, consider latex. It is elastic, non-toxic, and easy to wash in the machine. The durability of this filler will provide a child with a play attribute for many years.
If you are making a toy, you can embroider it with buttons, bells and colored fabric strips.
When making a spit pillow, the surface is made smooth and comfortable so as not to cause discomfort to the baby. The shape of the craft is elongated, ensuring a comfortable position for the child. The threads are hidden, a special hidden seam is made.
In addition to using colored textiles, non-toxic dyes are used. By painting each part of the animal a different color, you get an original product that can surprise the most capricious child.
Options for girls
Our little princesses love flowers, butterflies, and fairy-tale animals. Therefore, a handmade toy pillow of this shape will pleasantly surprise your daughter. If the child sleeps on it, then make the product comfortable, not too voluminous. The thickness should not exceed 14 centimeters. Such a craft will take excellent care of the health of the little person during sleep.
If you are making pillow toys for sitting on the floor, choose voluminous options. It is best to use light and elastic filler. This way, the product will serve as an entertainment attribute for a long time.
A soft castle sewn from several small parts looks very beautiful and original. A soft mat is made in the middle of the castle. You will be pleasantly surprised when your daughter falls asleep sweetly inside the fortress.
For a girl, consider making a doll. Make several different toys. Collect a whole collection of original nesting dolls.
Options for boys
Animals are suitable for boys. Only the colors used are more strict. You shouldn't sew a craft from the protective paint of military personnel, but the pink color scheme is not appropriate here.
For older children, an interesting option is to make pillow toys in the shape of swords, axes, baseball bats and machine guns. Ask your son what cartoons he watches, take into service the attribute of the main character. The child will not remain indifferent.
There is also an option to make a toy car. Take a look at modern cartoons for the main idea. They will tell you what to pay attention to. Sew letter pillows. Make a stand. Play words with your children.
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