And, now, one for the boys. Or girls that like robots, too. Tuck in a tooth and beeept! boop! boink! kaaachink! out comes a special prize. Also good for gift cards, little love notes and special bits dear to little hearts. With the cost of shipping these days, I may just be sending along little dolls with gift cards for upcoming birthdays. It's cute, handmade and they get to go shop for themselves. Everyone wins!
Get it:
- Four patterns of fabric cut in the following sizes:
- 4 2" squares (arms)
- 2 2.75 x 3" rectangles (head)
- 2 4" squares (body)
- 1 4x5 rectangle (pocket)
- scrap of felt or linen for face
- stuffing
- embroidery thread for mouth
Do it:
- Sew face on one side of head piece. Zigzag works great for linen, but felt can be sewn in a straight stitch or even by hand. Center head pieces on body pieces, right sides together and sew.
- Sew arms together on three sides, right sides facing each other. Turn, press and stuff lightly.
- Iron pocket in half, making it 2.5" tall, 4" wide. Pin on body piece that has face.
- Pin on arms, raw ends matching onto sides of the body (arms are pointing in) about 1/2" down on body piece. They will overlap with the pocket a bit, that's okay.
- Finish your robot sandwich by placing back body piece, face down on top. pin all around. Remove unnecessary pins (don't want them stuck in your pillow...ouch). Sew all around edge, leaving a hole for turning. Remember the hole needs to be big enough to get the arms through. Check before you turn and stuff to make sure you have everything sewn in there all tidy. There's nothing more frustrating that turning and getting halfway stuffed before realizing you have a popped seam. argh.
- Stuff and stitch opening closed. Add buttons for eyes and embroider mouth, going in under the face to hide the knot. Beep! Boop! You're done! Speaking of robots, we went and saw Wall-E yesterday. Turned me off of Jamba Juice forever.
Have a great weekend!
I love this tutorial. Just wanted to let you know I finally posted on my blog about the wonderful Humpday package I received from you. I really do love it and use it all the time.
Hugs!!!
Posted by: Cat | July 21, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Thanks so much, Cat!! :)
Posted by: lauren | July 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Love it!!! And very suitable for a girl or boy!
Posted by: Amy Cluck | July 22, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Thankyou i'm going to make one for my grandson
xoxoxo
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | July 28, 2008 at 08:10 PM
you have a beautiful blog and you write well too!
Posted by: Ruth | September 03, 2008 at 07:54 AM
This is just too cute....great tutorial and awesome use of fabrics! Any tooth fairy would be happy to be welcomed by him (her?)
Posted by: Kay | September 03, 2008 at 01:06 PM
What a perfect tooth fairy buddy for my boys. My almost 6yo has yet to lose a tooth, but the dental hygienist did warn us that one was a little bit loose. I'd better get to work!
Posted by: Tina | September 03, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Cute!
Posted by: Kristena | September 04, 2008 at 09:03 AM
my nephew is only 6 months old, but if I start now--This might get finished in time...for his first tooth to come out!
I am going to use your idea-but with a red,white and blue --theme,
mine will hopefully be a Sailor tooth pillow...
Posted by: Stacey | September 28, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Thank-you! It is so hard to find things to make for the guys, let alone find a tooth fairy pillow/doll/thingie! This is perfect - I want one, too lol
Posted by: Suzanne | November 17, 2008 at 02:08 PM
my son wants a robot for Christmas this year and I think I've found it that I can afford...thanks, Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | November 19, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Really cool. Im going to show this my son, who, at 9 years old decided to try sewing and made himself a pencil case..Did a good job too and only got a bit angry when his needle kept unthreading. Reckon this will go down even better.
After all, everyone has an urge to make or draw a robot at some point in their lives..
Posted by: mel | November 19, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I love this tutorial. I'm going to make one for my son. His teeth are coming out so fast, the tooth fairy is going broke coming to our house. Thanks
Posted by: Carlotta | November 28, 2008 at 08:39 AM
This is so cute - wish I was more crafty.
Posted by: Tooth Fairy Pillow | June 25, 2009 at 01:57 PM
All your things are so cute. Tks from Brazil ; )
Jane L.
Posted by: Jane L. | July 07, 2009 at 05:17 PM
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Posted by: vancouver cosmetic dentist | August 22, 2009 at 03:32 AM
This is something I should get for my dental office. A tooth pillow!
Posted by: Dentist Thornhill | September 20, 2009 at 09:45 AM
great tutorial! I made two, and made them a wee bit bigger.
http://weepereas.blogspot.com/2009/10/handmade-birthday-gifts.html
Posted by: Beth | December 09, 2009 at 05:46 PM
This is sooooooooo so cute!
I love it! Your fabrics are awesome too! Where did you find the type fabrics?
Thanks again!
Posted by: frances | January 27, 2010 at 05:53 PM
This is adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Kim
seven thirty thre - - - a creative blog
Posted by: Kim | February 18, 2010 at 05:53 PM
If are you making this as a gift,this absolutely adorable so cute!
zaijan
Posted by: gift to Philippines | February 23, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Great pillow. Would make a great gift for my dental patients!
Posted by: Vaughan Dentist | May 30, 2010 at 05:14 PM
A very unique tooth pillow. I love it!
Posted by: Dentist Richmond Hill | May 30, 2010 at 05:16 PM
I found this over the weekend as we've been doing our own robot fun and games, and think your pillow is lovely! I've linked to it today:
http://www.playingbythebook.net/2010/07/05/robots-rule/
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