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Toy Beach Ball Tutorial

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Yesterday I worked on a quick project that I'd like to share.  It was so easy and when you don't have a lot of time, it's nice to make something fun that can be completed in about an hour.


I got the pattern from here: http://grandrevivaldesign.typepad.com/ballpattern1000.pdf
(I chose the medium size).  Some changes I added was a 'shaker' for added fun.  I used the plastic container from a Kinder Surprise, and filled it with dried beans.  Also two circles for each end of the ball, 7 1/2 cm in diameter.


Pieces cut out:




Pinned:




Make sure you 'meet' your previous line of stitching a sew a little past it.




Don't forget to leave a hole for stuffing later!
Should look like this when you're done:





For the circles, I sewed around the edge, and then pulled the bobbin thread to make it easy to turn under. 




 Iron, and then attach to the end of each end of the ball.




Time to stuff with fluff!
In hindsight, I should've kept the hole bigger so the circles would have been easier to attach.




Hand blind stitch:




Done!


Anja approves!








When Tobias saw Anja's, he asked for one as well, so here is his.  I kept it simpler because I wanted to have it done before he woke from his nap, so no circles on the ends.



3 comments on "Toy Beach Ball Tutorial"
  1. Cute! Great job on your blog! I need to get better about posting more often on mine!

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  2. This is a great gift idea too...for the crafty types!

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  3. I added was a 'shaker' for added fun. I used paintball cork the plastic container from a Kinder Surprise, and filled it with dried beans. Also two circles for each end of the ball, 7 1/2 cm in diameter.

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