Yes, you can use a
rubber band instead of making a cloth muffler. I won't judge you :-)!
But the rubbing of the rubber band against the door frame makes a little
scraping sound that I abhor. It sets my teeth on edge! You will need:
Free printable template
2 Ponytail holders
Cotton fabric, enough for the outer template x 2
Felt, enough for the inner template
Use the template to cut out two outer template shapes. The beveled edge template was used in the pictures but I suggest you start with the curved edge. It's much easier to work with. The outer shapes on the template have tabs at the top. These tabs are a reminder to keep one side unsewn until you're ready to topstitch.
Place one shape, right side up. Place a ponytail holder on each end of the shape. Place the second shape, right side down.
Pin the ponytail holders into the shape. Less than one third of each ponytail holder length should be poking out.
Sew using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Leave an open space so you can flip the whole thing inside-out.
Snip off ponytail holders so that the edges line up with the rest of the muffler. Turn the whole thing inside-out.
Use a point turner or chopstick to push out the curves and corners. Iron.
Place the felt shape inside. Fold in the tabs.
Topstitch with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Place the ponytail holders around the door knobs. Ta-Da!
This is part three of the "Oh Baby!"collection. Click on the pictures (below) to see parts one and two, Contoured Burp Cloths and Mini Baby Burps (washcloths!). Both posts include a free printable template.
 Contoured Burp Cloths |
 Mini Burps |
Shared this idea at these fabulous parties!
i love this for the practicality but also ... how cute to have a door muffler to match the nursery! such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa! I'm a big fan of coordinating items :-).
DeleteThese look great! What a useful and fun craft for this weekend for my little girl :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen!
DeleteI love this idea! My best friend will be having a baby this summer so I'll have to make one of these for her! Thanks for the inspiration!
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DeleteGreat idea!! My daughter slept so lightly when she was little, any little noise would wake her up! I've linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip:
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--Anne
Anne, you are fantastic. I appreciate this so, so much! Thank you!
DeleteI can't wait to try this! My sister-in-law just hit the second trimester so I have a little time. ;) Thank you for sharing :) I will definitely link to you when I post my attempt, in what I hope is the near future! I'm still learning the basics ;)
ReplyDeleteOoh, excited to see the results! Be sure to let me know if you run into any trouble :-).
DeleteWhat a great idea, I'm sure they last longer than rubber bands and they are much prettier, too! Pinned
ReplyDeleteThanks Marti :-)!
Deletehaha, I attempted this! I will likely attempt it again as a improve my sewing skills. Until then, you might get a laugh at my attempt to make this! ;)
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I loved it! You did a great job! Thank you so much for giving me ideas on how to improve this tutorial :-).
DeleteTHANK YOU. I have hundreds, if not thousands of 5"x12" pieces of fabric. I cut these to make Koozie coverings(made thousands-tired of them). I've had these cut pieces for over 15 years. Hubby just bought me a sewing machine and I am going to make these beginning on Dec. 3, when it is delivered. Our church has a group of ladies (Care Creations), who make baby blankets (crochet around fleece blankets) gifting them to families of newborns. We place them in a basket with several gifts. I'll be adding these Door Mufflers in that basket. My first sewing machine (at age 64) and my first project.
ReplyDeleteI found your muffler doesn't really work. After following the instructions the ponytail holder length is too much, doesn't keep the latch in. I even double wrapped them and they still don't do the trick. Instead of cutting only 1/3 of the holders I cut about 1/2 inch on my second attempt and even that was too much, they still don't keep it shut. Neat idea, was hoping to toss them in the stockings of a couple family members but I think I'll pass. Sorry, if this works for others then great but I just don't find it does what it's suppose to.
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ReplyDeleteYour article is really impressive. I like your door accessories Idea, Which is very useful and impressive. Thank you for sharing this perfect interior information article. thank you
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