How to Make a Peanut Baby with Rachael Gander

The fabulous Rachael Gander shares her tutorial on how to make a Peanut Baby! They're an adorable gift to give to an expecting friend or to make for your own little one! Be sure to check out Rachael's thoughts on creativity, too!

Project designed by Rachael Gander of imagine gnats

Skill Level: Some experience necessary

Approximate Crafting Time: 1 - 2 hours

Supplies:
8-1/2" x 11" printer paper for printing out pattern pieces
Pellon® EZ-Steam II™
1/4 yard of main fabric (for body)
1/4 yard of second fabric (for hair)
Water soluble marker
Fabric markers
Sewing machine
Thread, scissors, and basic sewing notions

Directions:

Step 1: Cut out pattern pieces. Cut two of pattern piece A from main fabric, and cut two each of pieces B and C from second fabric.



Step 2: Transfer center line markings and eye placement as indicated by pattern pieces. Tip: To mark eyes, poke hols in pattern piece, lay pattern on top of fabric, and use a water soluble to transfer mark.

 Step 3: Using a water soluble marker, draw "awake" eyes and mouth on one of the two pattern A pieces (body) and "asleep" eyes and mouth on the second piece. Trace over markings using fabric markers.

Step 4: Following manufacturer's instructions, apply Pellon® EZ-Steam II™ to wrong side to pattern B pieces (hair front).



Step 5: Adhere pattern B pieces to pattern A pieces, aligning marked center line.

Step 6: Topstitch hair to body, stitching close to raw edges of pattern B piece.

Step 7: Place pattern C piece (hair back) wrong sides together and stitch close to bottom raw edge. Tip: If using knits or fabric with stretch, adhere the pieces to each other with Pellon® EZ-Steam™ before stitching.

Step 8: Place pattern pieces together as follows, aligning all marked center lines: piece A "awake" right side up, piece C, piece A "asleep" wrong side up. Tip: Mark sure that top edges are aligned so that no layers will be missed in the next step!

Step 9: Pin and stitch around edges using a 3/8" seam allowance, leaving a space for turning. Trim seam allowances and clip curves. OR, use your overlock foot for an extra secure seam.

Step 10: Turn sides out and stuff with fiberfill.



Step 11: Slip-stitch opening closed.

You are now finished with your Peanut Baby and it's ready for hours of cuddle and play time!