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 […]

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How 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 […]

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A review of twig and Tale's wild things shoe pattern, learn with emily dot com

A 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. […]

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DIY Washable Weighted Blanket, learn with emily dot com

DIY 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 […]

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