Tutorial: Fabric zippy toy for toddlers

This zipper toy can keep small hands busy with some quiet play! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The toy is a rainbow fabric panel with a matching color zipper in each stripe. Your toddler can zip and unzip the zippers to her heart’s content. And if you’re freaking out at the thought of sewing all those zippers, don’t worry. The zippers are super simple to sew on to the fabric! You can make it as a stand alone toy, like she did, or if you’re making a busy book this would be a neat page to include.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Make a Zippy Toy for Toddlers, by Swoodson Says

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!