Everywhere you look, there's matyroshkas these days. Why not have one to tuck into bed with your child's tooth kept safely in her pocket? I think the tooth fairy would definitely approve.
I've got it all right and ready for you. The pdf below has the pattern.
Download toothpillowpattern.pdf
Now for the instructions, witty banter and the secret to life. Which, according to the hub, is 42. Now you know.
Get it:
- 4 patterns/colors of fabric to mix and match
- a scrap of linen, felt or muslin for the face
- embroidery floss for the face and hair
- stuffing
Do it:
- Get your pattern pieces all cut out and ready to go. The pockets are to be cut on a fold on top (indicated by the little dots..that's where the fold should be) so they'll be tall enough to double over.
- Sew the pocket LHS to the RHS. Fold over and crease in half with an iron. Who knows how generous that fairy will be..this pocket's big enough for an ipod. Ha. They should be so lucky.
- Stitch the doll face to the body front. I used a zig zag ('cause I love me some zigzaggin') but you can straight stitch or even sew it on by hand.
- Layer your doll sandwich. Back body piece face up, pocket (lining up the raw edges with the body bottom), doll body front face down. Literally face down! I crack myself up. Pin and sew all around, leaving an opening to turn on the bottom.
- Turn and stuff, making sure your pocket ends up on the doll front, not the back. I only say this because I did it. And I freaked. Until I realized I could just flip it over. Whew.
- Sew opening closed.
- Embroider face, going in under the linen circle so you can't see the knot. I used two strands for the hair, eyes and mouth and one strand for the lips.
- Place tooth inside, tuck under a little arm, and send to bed with kisses and hugs.
Make and share with all the little toothless kids you know, but please do not sell any dolls you make from the pattern. But I would LOVE to see what sweeties you come up with.
Have a great weekend!
OMG! This is the cutest thing EVER! I am totally making two... one for each kid... maybe 3, cause I might need my own to hold something special too!!! :)
Posted by: Missy Ballance | July 12, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Thanks, Missy!
Posted by: goody-goody | July 12, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Man, I needed one of these this week...my dog lost 4 teeth!
Posted by: Stacey Ball | July 13, 2008 at 03:30 PM
I know my daughter will love this. She hasn't lost any teeth ... yet!
Posted by: Barbara | July 15, 2008 at 05:39 AM
thank u for your gorgeous pattern!
Posted by: christy | July 16, 2008 at 12:07 AM
love this (and your blog!) Can't wait to make a fairy version of this for my 4 yr old. Thanks for sharing the love!
Posted by: katy | July 25, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Thanks so much for this beautiful pattern! My daughter had such a wonderful time picking out the fabric (quite an eye catching (painful?) mix!). I can't wait to do this with my three year old as well!!
Posted by: Alleen Frankino | January 01, 2009 at 10:05 AM
What a wonderful pattern, I hope you don't mind I have linked to it on my blog :)
Posted by: holly aka dinkydivas | February 09, 2009 at 02:57 AM
What a sweet little doll. Thanks for the pattern.
Posted by: Caryn | March 06, 2009 at 04:49 PM
These are wonderful! As you can probably guess, I have a special place in my heart for the tooth fairy!
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