knitting and sewing

 How to make a double layered mask for a child 1. Download the pattern. There are 2 sizes. Size 1 is for young children from the age of 3 Size 2 is from the age of 9 2. Cut 2 pieces in cotton, polycotton fabric for the outside and cut 2 more for the inside. This could be the same fabric or could be a contrast. 3. Place the outer pieces together, right sides together and sew the curved side, with a 1/4 inch seam. 4. Do the same with the lining.  5. Place the 2 sewn pieces together, right sides facing and stitch all round, leaving a gap of around 2 inches for turning.  6. Trim the excess material, taking care to leave more material where the gap is, to facilitate hemming later. 7. Turn the mask the right way round. 8. Press or use pins to straighten the seams.  9. Turn the side pieces around 1/2 inch and sew along the edge to form a channel for elastic/ribbon 10.  Overstitch along the top and bottom.  11. Cut all loose threads. Thread a piece of elastic.  12. Your mask is done.   https:/

How to sew a nappy with velcro fastening for a 14 to 16 inch doll You will need two pieces of fabric , 13 x 9 inches, one for the outer part and one for the lining  Velcro - 2 inches for each side This project is tiny, so can be sewn by hand if wished. The template requires 1/4 inch seam allowance to be added along the outer edges.  I usually draw around the template when making my nappies.  I then sew along the drawn line and when the sewing is finished, I cut out the nappy, leaving the seam allowance.  But if people prefer, they can add the seam allowance and sew accordingly. Print and cut the pattern.  Transfer the pattern onto a fabric of your choice, using a heat erasable pen or similar.  Mark a gap at the top of around 3 inches, to be left unsewn for turning the nappy out.  Sew along the marked outline, leaving the turning gap at the top.  Cut all excess fabric, leaving around a 1/4 inch seam allowance. I use pinking shears, but if using scissors, you wil