WILD THINGS

LETTER CUSHIONS

Add a personal touch to a child's bedroom and get creative with their name, favourite word, or a special message spelled out in letter cushions.

TIPI

A tipi is an essential ingredient when it comes to sparking the imagination. Perfect for playtime, hideouts, sleepovers, and adventure picnics, this is sure to become the go-to den for all things fun! Even the grown-ups will want to play.

PLAYMAT

This floor mat is a generous size giving your little one plenty of room to explore. It's padded, too, keeping them comfy and safe.

BACKPACK

Make sure they're prepared for any adventure with an adorable backpack – just the right size for carrying their favourite wellies and travel snacks!

FABRIC SKITTLES SET

These colourful skittles will provide hours of safe entertainment! This simple and timeless sensory game is heaps of fun for your jungle tot.

TOY TUBS

Stash toys, books, and blankets away in these fun tubs. We made ours using two contrasting fabrics so they're both practical and playful and look great on a shelf.

TODDLER BACKPACK

YOU WILL NEED

■ Fabric A: 50x85cm (20x34in) – outer

■ Fabric B: 50x85cm (20x34in)– lining

■ Vlieseline H640 fusible fleece: 50x90cm (20x35in)

■ Cotton webbing: 3cm (1¼in) wide x 1m (11/8yd)

■ D rings: 3cm (1¼in) wide x 4

■ Zip: 56cm (22in)

■ Matching thread

■ Basic sewing kit

NOTES

■ Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance

■ Use a walking foot and fabric clips if you have them

■ Vlieseline H640 fusible fleece, from www.ladysewandsew.co.uk

■ Download the templates from www.gathered.how/ss-templates

FABRICS USED

Fabrics are from the Favorites range by Ed Emberley for Cloud9 Fabrics. For stockists visit www.cloud9fabrics.com206360 Scribbles/Orange 226301 Alligators

CUTTING OUT

Step one From the fusible fleece cut:

Main Bag Fleece: two using the Main Bag template

Pocket Fleece: one using the Pocket template

Zip Strip Fleece: two 5.5x45cm (2¼x17¾in)

Bag Sides Fleece: two 20x10cm (77/8x4in)

Straps Fleece: four 45x7cm (17¾x2¾in)

Step two From fabric A cut:

Main Bag Outer: two using the Main Bag template

Pocket Outer: one using the Pocket template

Zip Strip Outer: two 5.5x45cm (2¼x17¾in)

Bag Sides Outer: two 20x10cm (77/8x4in)

Straps Outer: four 45x7cm (17¾x2¾in)

Step three From fabric B cut:

Main Bag Lining: two using the Main Bag template

Pocket Lining: one using the Pocket template

Zip Gusset Lining: two 5.5x45cm (2¼x17¾in)

Gusset Sides Lining: two 20x10cm (77/8x4in)

Pocket Binding Lining: one 4x22cm (15/8x8¾in)

Hanging Loop Lining: one 8x12cm (31/8x4¾in)

MAKING THE BAG FRONT

Step one Press the fleece