This post is a tutorial with links, supplies, and directions on how I created a DIY Bowser Costume for my almost 4 year old. Overview on Sewing a DIY Bowser Costume This tutorial describes the process I used to create a Bowser costume for my child. Drawings of […]
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DIY Bowser Shell, Koopa Shell, or Turtle Shell Costume with FREE pattern
When my toddler requested a Bowser costume for Halloween, I told her to pick something easier. We went with Luigi (CLICK HERE to see how I made her Luigi costume). When it was time to make our Christmas wish lists, she still really wanted a Bowser costume and I decided I would make time to […]
Continue readingSew a DIY Spiderman Costume
My 4 year old loves dressing up like super heroes. This DIY Spiderman costume is made out of cotton lycra knit fabric, making it sensory friendly and comfortable for both sleep and play. This article explains the resources and process I used to make a DIY Spiderman Costume. How to sew a DIY Spiderman Costume […]
Continue readingDIY Fabric Crown with Free Pattern
Dressing like favorite characters is an everyday thing at my house. This project is actually from Halloween, when one of my children wanted to dress like Princess Rosalina from Super Mario Galaxy. This DIY fabric crown or your own variation can be used for any princess dress-up costumes. How to Make Your Own DIY Fabric […]
Continue readingHow to Sew Sensory Friendly Seams
If you have a child with sensory processing disorder, you know how difficult it is to find clothing that is comfortable. I have autistic children who have sensory sensitivities, making certain types of clothing very uncomfortable. I have found that sewing clothing in comfortable fabrics can help, however, some children are sensitive to certain types […]
Continue readingHow to Sew a DIY Shy Guy Costume
Although Halloween is long gone, dress up and costumes are a year-round thing at my house. One of my children requested a Shy Guy costume for Christmas. If you don’t recognize Shy Guy, he appears in some of the Mario games, like Paper Mario Color Splash. This article describes the process and resources I used […]
Continue readingSensory Friendly DIY Super Mario Costume
Super Mario characters are a favorite at my house. I have been making sensory friendly Super Mario Brother costumes for a few years. The older well-loved outfits are used regularly and worn out. As I made 3 more outfits, I created this tutorial on how to adapt the Alex and Anna Winter PJ pattern for […]
Continue readingA Review of Twig and Tale’s Wild Things Shoe Pattern
I am always on the search for footwear for my autistic children that will be tolerated. Sensory sensitivities make shoe shopping especially difficult for some of my children. I recently bought the Twig and Tale Wild Things Shoe Pattern and am very pleased with the results. Pattern Overview Twig and Tale has 2 shoe patterns. […]
Continue readingDIY Washable Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are often recommended for providing calming deep pressure input for individuals with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, and insomnia. The blanket contains some kind of weighting material distributed throughout the blanket to provide overall deep pressure input. This tutorial described the process I use to make a DIY washable weighted blanket. Disclaimer: This tutorial explains […]
Continue readingA DIY T-Shirt Quilt: Repurpose Unworn or Outgrown Clothes
One of my children who has very strong sensory sensitivities to clothing ended up with a pile of 11 Shopkins shirts that were no longer comfortable. Rather than donating them, I decided to make a t-shirt quilt so we could get more use out of them (some had never been worn). A DIY t-shirt quilt […]
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