INSTRUCTIONS:
 - Trace pattern onto felt and cut out.
- Repeat step 1 for a total of two dinosaurs. Set aside.
Prarie Points (Dinosaur Spikes)
- Fold ribbon at a 45 degree angle leaving a 1" tail (see illustration 1).
- Fold ribbon at a 45 degree angle again to form first point (see illustration 2).
- Staple ribbon at center of point (see illustration 2).
- Your next point will be folded upside down and then folded up and stapled in place. Be sure that when you fold the ribbon that the butt edges of the ribbon face you (see illustration 3).
 - Fold ribbon point up (see illustration 4). When the point is folded up the smooth face of the point faces you.
- Continue to fold points until entire length of ribbon is used.
Assembly of Pillow
- Staple or glue prairie points into position on one piece of pattern, wrong side of ribbon to right side of fabric, matching edges and gathering points slightly. Points will be facing in.
- Place second piece of pattern over first and over prairie points, right sides together.
 - Staple or glue, leaving a small opening in bottom.
- Turn and press
- Fill body with fibre fill and close opening.
For Pajama Bag:
- Follow steps 9 and 10 for pillow, leaving opening in top 6" long.
- Stuff head, legs and tail areas with fibre fill to give the dinosaur body.
- Make a pocket from lining fabric 6" wide and 9" deep (glue or staple, right sides together).
 - Turn down 1/2" hem at the top of the pockets.
- Insert into opening at top of dinosaur, stitch or glue into place.
- Add velcro for closure in the opening.
- Add two carrying straps over the opening.
- Enjoy!
Helpful Hints
You will always be folding the ribbon to the right.
The smooth side of the point will always face you.
You need to use double face satin ribbon for this project. |
Dinosaur Pillow
