Today I decided to make some shaped blocks. I bought this push toy for my son Clayton and it had a place for shapes but I bought it used so they were gone. Now I am going to show you how I made them. This is my first tutorial so be patient and feel free to ask questions.
I decided to use this fabric. It is cotton I believe.
I then made a pattern out of regular printer paper. I made my square 1 1/2 inchs, my circle was about an 1 1/2 in diameter I am guessing and the side was 6 inch long and 1 1/2 inches high, my triangle was 2x2x2 with the sides being 1 1/2 inches high by 2 inches long. You could make them what ever size you want.
1. I cut all the pieces out of fabric and interfacing.
2. Sew the interfacing to each piece wrong sides together. (If you have iron on interfacing you just iron it on.) You could use a straight stitch or zig-zag. I used a stitch that is kind of like a sergering stitch.
I started with the circle.
Circle-Start by sewing the long piece together on the ends, making sure to leave a place to flip it right side out.
You should then have a piece like this. Next sew the ends on it. This was tricky so go slow and adjust a lot! Now flip it right side out. (Now you can stuff it but I waited until they were all done.)
Next the square- First sew 3 pieces together 2 on the side and one on top connecting the 2 like this.
Repeat with next 3. Now you sew them together. Remember not to go all the way to the end so you have a seam allowance for the next piece you need to sew there. Does that make sense?
Don't forget to leave an opening for flipping and stuffing.
Last one the triangle-first sew the 2 sides together on the short sides then sew the first
triangular piece on like this.
Next do the bottom piece. Now it should look like this.
Now you just sew the last side on leaving an opening of course and then flip it.
Now you just stuff them and hand sew the openings closed.
Now you have 3 shaped blocks. Mine did not turn out perfect but it was my first try.
From the top. Also I think it would have been easier to start by
making bigger ones to get the hang of it.
Now he has some blocks to use with his toy!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. If you have any questions or anything just let me know.
I am going to try to blog at least once a week. I have not been doing very well and want to do better.
Until next time!
