{"id":877,"date":"2025-04-21T05:15:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T05:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/?p=877"},"modified":"2025-04-21T05:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T05:16:10","slug":"indoor-camping-activities-making-a-play-campfire-log","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/indoor-camping-activities-making-a-play-campfire-log\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor Camping Activities: Making a Play Campfire Log"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I want to find as many options for creative, screen-free playtime activities for my kids as possible. Along those lines, I like to emphasize nature and outdoor engagement with them. However, there are times when outdoor play isn&#8217;t an option, for example rainy days or cold days. That&#8217;s why I like the idea of indoor play camping play for rainy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now to the task at hand, I have this length of corduroy fabric in my fabric stash that my wife got a while ago. There\u2019s been a small amount that\u2019s been leftover since she made some clothes with it. After spending some time thinking of things I could do with it, I realized that the texture of the corduroy looks a lot like tree bark. So then I thought, &#8220;Why not make some plush fire logs for pretend play around an indoor campfire?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-sewing-a-campfire-log-for-indoor-camping-play\"><strong>Sewing a Campfire Log for Indoor Camping Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, this process is pretty simple. It just involves making the outside corduroy log and capping that with two circular ends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level: Beginner<\/strong> (The hardest part is sewing the circular caps on the ends. But don&#8217;t be discouraged. This can be easily accomplished by taking it slow and methodically).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-what-you-will-need-to-sew-the-play-campfire-log\"><strong>What You Will Need to Sew the Play Campfire Log<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 yard brown corduroy fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 yard cream or light brown fleece fabric. Or flannel fabric. I will point out that because fleece is more stretchy than flannel, it can be more forgiving in terms of pulling while sewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polyfill stuffing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle and thread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the pieces you will cut one rectangle and two circle pieces per log. The size of the square will be: 10.5\u201d x 12\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are calculating your own dimensions, the height of the square (the shorter side) is 1\/2\u201d less than the circumference of the circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-steps-to-make-the-play-campfire-log\"><strong>Steps to Make the Play Campfire Log<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by printing out the pattern here, taping up and tracing out the pattern in the fabric.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/playLogPatternFrugalDadSewing.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=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-TracePattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Trace out the pattern\" class=\"wp-image-878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-TracePattern-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-TracePattern-1-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trace out the pattern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-TracePattern2.jpg\" alt=\"Trace out the circle pattern. Cut two of contrasting fabric\" class=\"wp-image-879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-TracePattern2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-TracePattern2-300x97.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trace out the circle pattern. Cut two of contrasting fabric<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For note, if you want to change the size of the log start by changing the size of the circles at the ends. Use the method for measuring out side panels outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2024\/12\/23\/sew-a-thread-and-scrap-basket-or-a-knick-knack-basket\/\">scrap bag tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-CutOutPattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-CutOutPattern-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-CutOutPattern-1-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next sew the square piece with right sides together lengthwise with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-StitchLogSides.jpg\" alt=\"sew the square piece with right sides together lengthwise with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-StitchLogSides.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-StitchLogSides-300x91.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew the square piece with right sides together lengthwise 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=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-SeamAllowance.jpg\" alt=\"With a 1\/4&quot; seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-SeamAllowance.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-SeamAllowance-300x75.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With a 1\/4&#8243; seam allowance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. When you finish that step, with right sides facing (RSF),pin then sew one of the circular end pieces to one of the open ends. Sew with a 1\/4&#8243; seam allowance here as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-PinBottomPiece.jpg\" alt=\"Sew one of the circular end pieces to one of the open ends\" class=\"wp-image-883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-PinBottomPiece.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-PinBottomPiece-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew one of the circular end pieces to one of the open ends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Generally, it helps when pinning\/clipping to begin by pinning at two opposite ends of the circle and working your way around.<\/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\/04\/7-PinBottomPiece.jpg\" alt=\" It helps when pinning\/clipping to begin by pinning at two opposite ends of the circle and working your way around\" class=\"wp-image-884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-PinBottomPiece.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-PinBottomPiece-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> It helps when pinning\/clipping to begin by pinning at two opposite ends of the circle and working your way around<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-StitchCircleClosed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-StitchCircleClosed.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-StitchCircleClosed-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-a-note-about-sewing-the-circle-pieces-on\"><strong>A Note About Sewing The Circle Pieces On<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to keep the two sides flat and keep the sides from getting tucked under. Otherwise you\u2019ll finish sewing and see that one of the sides is skewed and you\u2019ll have to pull out your seam ripper to fix it. Take this nice and slow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-PullTheEndTight.jpg\" alt=\"Keep the circle piece and the rectangle piece flat against each other. Make sure the pieces don't get sucked under each other\" class=\"wp-image-886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-PullTheEndTight.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-PullTheEndTight-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep the circle piece and the rectangle piece flat against each other. Make sure the pieces don&#8217;t get sucked under each other<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, if you need to adjust, manually move the needle into the fabric by turning the wheel, lift up the presser foot and move the fabric into the correct flat position. With the needle in you can move it around without losing your needle position in the stitch. As always don\u2019t forget to lock your stitch at the beginning and end of the stitch. You will not be leaving an opening on this side. Sew all the way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-StitchAllTheWayAround.jpg\" alt=\"Keep the circle piece and the rectangle piece flat against each other. Make sure the pieces don't get sucked under each other\" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-StitchAllTheWayAround.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-StitchAllTheWayAround-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do not leave an opening on this side. Sew all the way around<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Now, do the same for the other end. But leave about a 2\u201d opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-PinAround.jpg\" alt=\"Do the same for the other end\" class=\"wp-image-888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-PinAround.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-PinAround-300x128.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do the same for the other end<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\/04\/12-StitchTheEnd.jpg\" alt=\"Sew this side. But leave a 2&quot; gap to turn the shape out\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-StitchTheEnd.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-StitchTheEnd-300x105.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew this side. But leave a 2&#8243; gap to turn the shape out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-LeaveAGap.jpg\" alt=\"Leave a 2&quot; gap\" class=\"wp-image-890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-LeaveAGap.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-LeaveAGap-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leave a 2&#8243; gap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-finishing-it-up\"><strong>Finishing It Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Once you finish this stitch, pull the other end of the log out through the hole and turn right side out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-TurnItOUt.jpg\" alt=\"Pull the other end of the log out through the hole and turn right side out\" class=\"wp-image-891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-TurnItOUt.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-TurnItOUt-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pull the other end of the log out through the hole and turn right side out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. After that, stuff the log with the polyfill. In terms of how much to stuff, the stuffing in plush toys tends to compress over time. So the more you can stuff up front the better. If you feel like it\u2019s getting too full, keep going.<\/p>\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\/04\/16-StuffTheLog.jpg\" alt=\"Stuff the log with the polyfill\" class=\"wp-image-893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-StuffTheLog.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-StuffTheLog-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stuff the log with the polyfill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Finally, sew the opening shut with a ladder stitch. Sewing a ladder stitch is a very common stitch for sewing shut openings for plush toys like this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-SlipStitch.jpg\" alt=\"Sew shut with a ladder stitch\" class=\"wp-image-895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-SlipStitch.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-SlipStitch-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sew shut with a ladder stitch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve found <a href=\"https:\/\/mindymakes.com\/how-to-sew-the-perfect-ladder-stitch-invisible-stitch-hidden-stitch-by-hand-a-beginners-guide\/\">these instructions on sewing a ladder stitch<\/a> to be very comprehensive. This is a similar process to sewing the opening closed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/02\/28\/solve-any-family-dilemma-by-sewing-this-one-simple-item\/\">play fabric dice project<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19-AllDone.jpg\" alt=\"All done!\" class=\"wp-image-896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19-AllDone.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19-AllDone-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All done!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s all there is. Make a bunch of these. Pull out the play tent and stack them up. If you want, you can draw out some fire shapes from construction paper and stack those inside the logs. Make some s\u2019mores, real or pretend and tell some campfire stories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I want to find as many options for creative, screen-free playtime activities for my kids as possible. Along those lines, I like to emphasize nature and outdoor engagement with them. However, there are times when outdoor play isn&#8217;t an option, for example rainy days or cold days. 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