DIY Baby Toys

Have you ever wondered why clothes and toys for babies are so expensive? They only use small pieces of fabric, so why pay so much money, especially when you can make these adorable and frugal.

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The tradition of knitting for new babies still continues, but why stop there when you can also create unique toys for a lot less than you can often buy in posh ‘baby boutiques’.

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Cut out your two fabric pieces.

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Baste all of the ribbons in place with a quarter-inch seam, and then remove all the pins.

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