What you'll need
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How to make it
Skip loose beads, bells, cords longer than 6 in and anything small enough to swallow, since some people with dementia put objects in their mouth.
1Plan the layout
Lay the top fabric flat. Arrange the textures and fasteners on it until it looks balanced. Take a phone photo of it.
2Sew on the textures
Stitch each fabric square down around all 4 edges. Keep every edge flat so nothing catches.
3Add the zipper
Sew the zipper over a small fabric pocket so it opens and closes on something.
4Attach the buttons
Sew each big button on very firmly, going through 8 to 10 times. Add a fabric flap with a buttonhole next to one.
5Stitch the ribbons
Sew ribbon loops in place at both ends so nothing dangles loose.
6Join front and back
Pin the 2 fabrics right sides together. Sew around the edge, leaving a 6 in gap.
7Turn and close
Pull it right side out through the gap. Stitch the gap shut and sew a line around the whole edge.
Edie's tipTug every button and ribbon hard when you're done. If you can pull it loose, so can someone else, so sew it again.
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