{"id":611,"date":"2025-02-28T04:17:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T04:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/?p=611"},"modified":"2025-04-13T21:20:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T21:20:42","slug":"solve-any-family-dilemma-by-sewing-this-one-simple-item","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/02\/28\/solve-any-family-dilemma-by-sewing-this-one-simple-item\/","title":{"rendered":"Solve Any Family Dilemma by Sewing this One Simple Item"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>New dad sewing craft project: Sew a play fabric dice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby blocks I feel like are a quintessential item to have in your kids\u2019 play area. And they\u2019re quite easy to sew. You can sew blocks with designs, with animals, or numbers. When my daughter was little she had a block with different sensory items on it like an elephant with an elastic trunk. This is also something you could design and stitch yourself instead of buying one. Something custom made just for you and your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things I like making out of fabric blocks are giant fabric dice. Kids can use this for games, for counting, anything you can imagine. For example, you can put a different color on each side, put colored cardboard tiles on the floor and they can practice learning colors by matching the colors on the dice to the squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing I like it most for is for is using it to make family decisions. Where do we go for dinner? If it\u2019s 1? Mom decides, 2? Dad decides, 3? Sister decides, etc. What movie do we watch? What do we get for dessert? Etc, etc. Kids can get upset with the result, but this is a lesson in randomness. The homemade fabric dice makes the decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level: Confident Beginner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-subtitle has-large-font-size is-style-text-subtitle--1\" id=\"h-materials\"><strong>Materials<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cotton fabric.&nbsp;You will need two contrasting fabric colors if you are sewing the number block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stuffing or foam. You have a couple options here. For a uniform shape you can use high density foam, which you can find at a craft store. The other option is to use polyfill like you would use for a plush toy. One other option, if you want more environmentally safe materials is to use cotton batting. The cotton batting can be tough to get a uniform \u201ccube\u201d shape, but is more natural materials. Try as I might, I haven\u2019t been able to find sustainable high density foam that isn\u2019t made from plastic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For this project I am using Polyfill stuffing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-process-to-sew-the-play-cube\"><strong>Process to sew the play cube:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-TracePattern.jpg\" alt=\"Print out the block pattern and cut\" class=\"wp-image-613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-TracePattern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-TracePattern-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-TracePattern-600x210.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Print out the block pattern and cut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by print the block pattern, cutting out and marking and cutting out the six (6) squares with the following dimensions: 10\u201d x 10\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FrugalDadSewing_PlayBlockPattern.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download the Free Pattern Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-CutOutPattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting out the six (6) squares with the following dimensions: 10\u201d x 10\u201d.\" class=\"wp-image-614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-CutOutPattern-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-CutOutPattern-1-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-CutOutPattern-1-600x155.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cutting out the six (6) squares with the following dimensions: 10\u201d x 10\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-are-doing-the-numbers-on-the-block-pieces\"><strong>If you are doing the numbers on the block pieces:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background\">If you are doing the numbers on the block panels print out the numbers in the provided pattern. Trace onto the fabric and cut out. It goes without saying that for the colors of the fabric, you will want to do contrasting colors. So if your panel is blue, your numbers that you sew onto the block panels will be white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3-CutOutNumbers.jpg\" alt=\"If you are doing numbers, cut out the number patterns, trace on the fabric and cut out\" class=\"wp-image-615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3-CutOutNumbers.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3-CutOutNumbers-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3-CutOutNumbers-600x281.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you are doing numbers, cut out the number patterns, trace on the fabric and cut out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-TraceNumbers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-TraceNumbers.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-TraceNumbers-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-TraceNumbers-600x251.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will end up with 6 equally sized squares so what color you want for them can vary and depends on what you want to do with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do any kind of appliqu\u00e9 or embellishments that you want for the sides here. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are doing the numbers, appliqu\u00e9 the numbers onto the panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-a-note-about-sewing-applique\"><strong>A note about sewing appliqu\u00e9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t be intimidated by appliqu\u00e9 sewing. Once you get the hang of it, it can be a good, simple way of adding designs and embellishments to your stitching, such as designs on <a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2024\/12\/14\/beginner-dad-fundamental-sewing-sew-a-canvas-tote-bag\/\">bags<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/02\/18\/new-dad-sewing-project-sew-an-endless-supply-of-baby-bibs\/\">bibs<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/01\/02\/frugal-dad-sewing-project-sew-your-own-baby-blanket-for-your-baby-or-a-friend\/\">blankets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sew appliqu\u00e9, set your machine to a zig-zag stitch. Shorten the stitch length and adjust the width of the zig zag. When beginning appliqu\u00e9 I recommend using a wider stitch so you can be sure to get it over the top fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5-AppliqueNumbers.jpg\" alt=\"Layer your detail shape over your main fabric, align along the edge of the appliqu\u00e9 shape and sew\" class=\"wp-image-617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5-AppliqueNumbers.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5-AppliqueNumbers-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5-AppliqueNumbers-600x254.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layer your detail shape over your main fabric, align along the edge of the appliqu\u00e9 shape and sew<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Layer your detail shape over your main fabric, align along the edge of the appliqu\u00e9 shape and sew. Make sure the stitches go from the detail shape back to the main fabric, sort of sealing the detail shape under the thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6-Applique2.jpg\" alt=\"Make sure the stitches go from the detail shape back to the main fabric, sort of sealing the detail shape under the thread\" class=\"wp-image-618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6-Applique2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6-Applique2-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6-Applique2-600x259.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make sure the stitches go from the detail shape back to the main fabric, sort of sealing the detail shape under the thread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are making a dice be sure to map the numbers to the correct order and arrangement of the blocks. I used this template:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboardstories.co.uk\/images\/gallery\/products\/Topics\/space\/resources\/Dice-template\/RS4-01-Dice-template.jpg\">https:\/\/www.springboardstories.co.uk\/images\/gallery\/products\/Topics\/space\/resources\/Dice-template\/RS4-01-Dice-template.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(If that link is broken you will be able to find a reference with a simple web search.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro tip: It helps to mark the numbers on the respective fabric pieces with a pen before once you&#8217;ve figured out the arrangement. That way when you are sewing the numbers on you do not lose track of which numbers go where.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-FollowThisPattern.jpg\" alt=\"Arrange the panels in the correct order. Then keep track of which end goes where\" class=\"wp-image-620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-FollowThisPattern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-FollowThisPattern-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-FollowThisPattern-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrange the panels in the correct order. Then keep track of which end goes where<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> I like to sew the pieces in place with a longer zig-zag stitch. As always, take this step nice and slow. I like using an appliqu\u00e9 foot for this type of work. The fabric slides under the foot or easily and there are notches on the foot to help more easily line up the stitch line to the pieces. Remember to pivot with the needle down in the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7-Applique3.jpg\" alt=\"Keep track of which panels and ends go where. Mark with a heat erasable pen\" class=\"wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7-Applique3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7-Applique3-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7-Applique3-600x329.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep track of which panels and ends go where. Mark with a heat erasable pen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-stitching-the-blocks-together\"><strong>Stitching the Blocks Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9-PlaceOver2.jpg\" alt=\"Starting with the first two blocks, place the two pieces right side facing (RSF). If making a dice, be sure to line up correct side and direction of the number. Sew on the right side with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance.\" class=\"wp-image-622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9-PlaceOver2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9-PlaceOver2-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9-PlaceOver2-600x365.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starting with the first two blocks, place the two pieces right side facing (RSF). If making a dice, be sure to line up correct side and direction of the number. Sew on the right side with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Starting with the first two blocks, place the two pieces right side facing (RSF). If making a dice, be sure to line up correct side and direction of the number. Sew on the right side with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance. Don\u2019t forget to lock your stitch on both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/10-StitchDown.jpg\" alt=\"Sew on the right side with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/10-StitchDown.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/10-StitchDown-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/10-StitchDown-600x204.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew on the right side with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-PlaceOver.jpg\" alt=\"This is how it will look when you open the folds back up\" class=\"wp-image-621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-PlaceOver.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-PlaceOver-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8-PlaceOver-600x330.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is how it will look when you open the folds back up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Line up the next square on the right-most square on the indicated side. Lay the pieces on top of each other, right side facing (you will fold the 2 over the 1 like turning the pages of a book). With the two sides together for the dice, the 2 will be on top of the 1. Stitch with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11-NextLayer.jpg\" alt=\"Place the next square on the right-most square on the indicated side\" class=\"wp-image-624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11-NextLayer.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11-NextLayer-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11-NextLayer-600x278.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Line up the next square on the right-most square on the indicated side. Sew together right sides facing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Do this one more time with the last square. After this you will have four blocks chained together like a quilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12-NextLayer2.jpg\" alt=\"Place the next square on the right-most square on the indicated side, again right sides facing. Stitch with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12-NextLayer2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12-NextLayer2-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12-NextLayer2-600x222.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Place the next square on the right-most square on the indicated side, again right sides facing. Stitch with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/13-AllConnected.jpg\" alt=\"Place the next square on the right-most square on the indicated side\" class=\"wp-image-626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/13-AllConnected.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/13-AllConnected-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/13-AllConnected-600x216.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You will have four blocks stitched together like a quilt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Stitch the two open ends together, right sides facing (RSF). For numbers this will be the end of the 5 sewn together with the 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14-FoldOver.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch the two open ends together, right sides facing (RSF)\" class=\"wp-image-627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14-FoldOver.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14-FoldOver-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14-FoldOver-600x298.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stitch the two open ends together, right sides facing (RSF)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Pin or clip one of the top squares to the four sides with the right side facing in. This will now look like a square basket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15-FourSides.jpg\" alt=\"Pin or clip one of the top squares to the four sides with the right side facing in. This will now look like a square basket\" class=\"wp-image-628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15-FourSides.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15-FourSides-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15-FourSides-600x376.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pin or clip one of the top squares to the four sides with the right side facing in. This will now look like a square basket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/16-TopBlock.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch down with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/16-TopBlock.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/16-TopBlock-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/16-TopBlock-600x382.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Place one end piece over the top open side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Stitch down with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance. Be sure here, especially around the corners, that you\u2019re only sewing two layers of fabric and you don\u2019t accidentally bring another side under and stitch it while you\u2019re going around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17-PinDownTop.jpg\" alt=\"Clip the panel to the sides of the box\" class=\"wp-image-630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17-PinDownTop.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17-PinDownTop-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17-PinDownTop-600x352.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clip the panel to the sides of the box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The trick with the corners is to try and stop about 1\/4\u201d from the end. Try a test pivot before sewing further. When you pivot around check the seam allowance . If it\u2019s too far from the edge, pivot back and manually sew one or more stitches by hand turning the wheel. If it\u2019s too close, then back track a little bit. When you turn the corner, readjust and pull out any fabric they may have tucked its way in. You\u2019re almost done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19-SewDownTop2.jpg\" alt=\"Be sure to make sure the edges are flat when pivoting to make sure you're not sewing over the edges\" class=\"wp-image-632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19-SewDownTop2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19-SewDownTop2-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19-SewDownTop2-600x305.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Be sure to make sure the edges are flat when pivoting to make sure you&#8217;re not sewing over the edges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21-SewDownTop.jpg\" alt=\"This is how it will look\" class=\"wp-image-634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21-SewDownTop.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21-SewDownTop-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21-SewDownTop-600x320.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is how it will look<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8. On the opposite side, pin or clip three sides of the remaining panel down down, leave one edge open. It helps here when pinning to start at the opposite end of each side and work your way toward the previously clipped side. This is where you will stuff it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22-GapOnTop.jpg\" alt=\"On the opposite side, pin or clip three sides of the remaining panel down down\" class=\"wp-image-635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22-GapOnTop.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22-GapOnTop-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22-GapOnTop-600x267.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the opposite side, pin or clip three sides of the remaining panel down down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stitch the three sides down. Start your stitch about 1\/2\u201d up on your open panel, then around and end about 1\/2\u201d into your open panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it easier to sew down this last edge after you\u2019ve stuffed it. 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Turn the cube right side out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-TurnTheBlock.jpg\" alt=\"Turn the cube right side out\" class=\"wp-image-638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-TurnTheBlock.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-TurnTheBlock-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-TurnTheBlock-600x258.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turn the cube right side out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Stuff the inside of the cube with the stuffing of your choice. Because the stuffing will likely compress over time you are better off with more rather than less. If you feel like you\u2019re over filling, add a little bit more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/26-StuffBlock.jpg\" alt=\"Stuff the inside of the cube with the stuffing of your choice\" class=\"wp-image-639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/26-StuffBlock.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/26-StuffBlock-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/26-StuffBlock-600x333.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stuff the inside of the cube with the stuffing of your choice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>11. 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