Crafts for Polar Bear Pajamas
Reusing polar bear pajamas for crafts is a creative way to recycle fabric and make unusual projects. The softness of pajama fabric makes it useful for cuddly craft items like stuffed animals and pillows. The printed polar bear designs can be highly decorative, making the material a good choice for fabric art projects involving embroidery hoop frames and ornamental bunting.
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Bunting
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Bunting is a line of square or triangular fabric flags sewn onto a string. These flags can be displayed for special events or hung up to decorate a room throughout the year. They can be any size, from very large to very small. To create bunting from polar bear PJs, cut out squares or rectangles from the fabric. Fold the top of each shape over thick string or ribbon, then sew across the fold to secure the shapes in place .
Pillow Covers
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The softness of pajama fabric makes it an ideal candidate for crafting pillows. Use large squares cut from polar bear pajamas to fit a pillow form and sew three sides together. Insert the pillow form and sew the fourth side closed to create a fast, basic pillow covering. Leave the covering unadorned and allow the arctic theme to be the pillow's primary decoration. Alternatively, add trim around the edges, tassels to the corners or add applique shapes to the top surface.
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Embroidery Hoop Art
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Placing fabric printed with polar bear designs inside an embroidery hoop for display changes the hoop from a tool often used for needlepoint into a frame. It also transforms the pajamas into an art object. Cut a square that is about 2 inches larger than the hoop. Place the outside of the hoop on top of the fabric and fit its interior ring inside the hoop underneath the fabric. Pull the ends of the fabric to tighten it. Then run a line of glue around the inside of hoop. Press the fabric into the glue, let it dry and trim away the excess fabric with scissors. If you like, sew or glue decorations onto the fabric or add embroidery.
Stuffed Animals
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Old polar bear pajamas can be given new life as cuddly stuffed animals. To accomplish this craft, draw the outline of your desired stuffed animal shape onto paper, cut out the drawing and use it as a template. Trace the template once onto the pajama fabric, then turn it over and trace it a second time. Cut out the two tracings, hold them together with the printed sides of the fabric facing each other and sew around the edges, leaving a hole near the bottom. Turn the piece right side out, fill it with stuffing and sew the opening closed. Add eyes and other features and accessories to dress up your pajama animal.
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