Tooth Fairy Pillow Craft
Tuck teeth awaiting pickup by the tooth fairy into this simple-to-sew pillow.
Read step by step instructions after the video.
How to do it
Step 1
Print tooth template on card stock and cut out shape.
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Step 2
Trace shape onto white felt with a water-soluble marking pen, and cut shape from felt.
Step 3
Embroider face onto tooth with black embroidery floss. The eyes are French knots (get the French knot how-to); the mouth is created with a backstitch (get the backstitch how-to).
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Step 4
Cut two pieces of 9-by-9-inch fabric. Hoop one piece of fabric in an embroidery hoop, and pin tooth in center.
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Step 5
Hand-stitch around the edge of the tooth with white thread, leaving the top open so the tooth becomes a pocket.
Step 6
Remove fabric from hoop and place appliqued side down on other square of fabric. Pin in place. Sew pieces together around edges with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving a 4-inch opening for turning right side out.
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Step 7
Trim corners of seam allowance and turn right side out. Stuff with batting and hand-stitch opening closed.
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