This is an older project because this little girl is now a teen, but I was thinking of making a few new ponchos for my little niece in preschool. I designed this project specifically for younger kids. In truth, I was totally sick of helping my kids take dress up clothes on and off so I made these poncho dress up costumes. These are perfect for toddlers and preschool age kids because they can take them on and off over the heads.
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Supplies:
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Minky or ultra cuddle fleece
Stuffing/batting
Pink fleece or felt
fabric scissors or rotary cutter
I really love how easy this pattern is to put together. I didn't even hem the fleece edge around the bottom of the poncho. You can if you want to, but it isn't really needed. When you download the pattern and tutorial, I have the pieces for the ears and the measurements for the hood and an standard size poncho, but I also show you how to make it in other sizes.
I put some links below to the different types of fleece that work well for this poncho. I've been trying to buy more fabric online because I can't trust myself at the darn fabric store. I go in for 1 yard of something and come out with $100 in fabric I can't fit into my stash. It's so bad I'm keeping some in my bedroom closet now because I've filled my studio. #fabriccrazy
Click here for the
free downloadable pattern.
This poncho made for hours of fun and it was such a hit I actually ended up making several different versions for her preschool classroom as a donation. I took this patterns and also made a lamb, bear, and dinosaur. The fleece makes it easy to wash and very sturdy.
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