Make a no-sew fleece poncho for a toddler! So cute and cozy for fall, it's like a blanket for their shoulders! I'll share this quick 10 minute project with an optional ruffle detail.
My mom called me the other day and told me about a little project that she made for her friend's daughter. She thought Kaylee would like it too. I agreed!
It was a little no-sew fleece poncho that she found online.
I told Kaylee about it and told her it was a little blanket for her shoulders. She was thrilled to go to Joann's and pick out some fabric for her new "shoulder blanket".
¾ of a yard of fleece will make 2 of these no-sew fleece ponchos. I didn't need 2 so I used the scraps to make her a little scarf with the scraps.
Measure the length from one wrist, across the chest, and all the way to the other wrist. This will be the measurement for the square of fleece. I used a 27"x27" square for this one.
If you'd like to keep this a no-sew project, you can stop right there, but I thought I'd add a little ruffle. I cut a strip of fleece twice as long as the square and stitched through the center, pulling the end strings to scrunch it. Then pinned it to the fabric, stretching and adjusting as I went.
There was extra on the ends so I just trimmed that part off.
Then I folded it in half diagonally and made the hole for her head. This little bowl is 4" in diameter and was perfect. I just used it as my guide. You'll just need a semi-circle shape on the fold.
Fleece is stretchy. It's better to start small and make the hole bigger if you need to later. If you made the ruffle, you can just back stitch a few stitches to keep the ends from unraveling after cutting the hole for the head.
There are several ways to finish the bottom. You can just leave it or cut it with pinking shears, or create a fringe. I just trimmed 2" up across the bottom to create a fringe. I didn't tie the ends, just left them like fringe.
It was so easy to make and only cost around $3 that I decided to make her 2. The one pictured, and another little black with white polka dot one.
The perfect little blanket for her shoulders.
***My little gal is 38" tall. ¾ yard of fleece is about 27" and is perfect for a little girl her size (3-4 years). You can adjust accordingly to fit your child. If making for a child 5-8 years old you'll probably need a yard.***
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Lindsi B says
GORGEOUS!!!! I found you on Tip Junkie! I would like to invite you to share this post with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html
Krista says
This is so cute! My daughter would love this! 🙂
Melissa says
Gorgeous! And what a happy little model 🙂
Marybeth says
This is just adorable, I am new to your blog, and love it. I just forwarded to my 3 grown daughters, I know they will love it too. Take care and TFS
Binge Crafter says
This is so cute! I've been wanting to make my toddler a poncho and this is perfect! TFS! Found you through Skip to My Lou!
Mary Jo says
Great idea! I'm going to pin it and try to get to it this winter. 🙂
Jamie says
That is awesome! love it. 🙂 now, if i only had a little girl to make that for...
Michelle says
This is AMAZING!!! I am going to pin this!!
Michelle
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Ruby Jean says
This is so Very Cute and Sweet.. And not to mention SUPER easy... And don't we ALL Love that... 🙂 I would love for you to stop in and share it http://shoprubyjean.com/2012/01/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-4-and-giveaway/
Christine says
OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!!!!!!
I don't sew.... this is PERFECT for me to try!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Check out my blog too:
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mellywoods5 says
love this and I think the ruffle just makes it so pretty. Going to make one for my 2 & 10 year old girls
Stephanie says
So cute, Brandy! Kaylee is so big now. When we moved, she was just babbling! I miss your cute family. 🙂
glamourpuss says
This is so precious! I just may have to add it to my "to sew" list for my lil sweetie! Love the polka dots!! 🙂
Kristy says
That is so darling and you made it look so simple I'm just going to have to try it! I have the perfect fleece remnant too, so it's going to be such an inexpensive project. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Tonii says
Ooohhh..thank you so much for sharing this! I am all about anything NO sew 😉 And your daughter is darling!