For any child, the loss of a pacifier can be a huge shock, which is why caring parents purchase a quality holder in specialized stores. But the accessories used in the product do not always correspond to hypoallergenic indicators, and the fixation of small parts may not be reliable enough. That is why it is better to make a pacifier holder with your own hands. Various master classes will help you get a really reliable and durable fixture. The main thing is to choose high-quality consumables.
Description
Every second mom makes a pacifier holder with her own hands (photos of some options are presented in the article). The simplest pacifier in its form resembles the products of the old classic model. They have a small rounded papilla. Such models are more reminiscent of the shape of the mother's breasts, especially if you buy nipples that are made of latex.
Variety of patterns
Today, not only the parents of the baby, but also a caring brother or sister can make a high-quality pacifier holder with their own hands, since there is nothing difficult in this task. But before proceeding to the most crucial stage, you need to decide what accessories for pacifiers are:
- Stationary suspension. This option is convenient in that the product will always be at hand. The device allows you to discipline the baby, as many children even after two years indulge in nipples. At this age, the child is able to remember exactly where his favorite pacifier is located, so that after use, hang it back in place (when you need to eat or take water procedures). For the manufacture of a stationary suspension, a wide tape is used, to one end of which Velcro is attached, and to the second - a small ring. You can make such a pacifier holder with your own hands in just a few minutes. The finished pendant is attached to the crib, bedspread, clothes.
- Clothespin. This is the most popular type of holders. The pacifier is always at hand, regardless of the place of stay (in the house, on the street, in the clinic or at a party).
Common Content
You can make a pacifier holder with your own hands from improvised beads, pieces of fabric, threads. But caring parents most often choose the following materials:
- Polymer clay.
- Felt.
- Wooden and plastic beads.
- Volume knitted elements.
- Beads.
Main taskany parent - come up with a really original design in the form of small key chains, toys, strapping beads, ribbons and other elements. In this case, you can show all your imagination. It is worth noting that if you purchase several silicone beads in advance and add them to the holder, then the fashion accessory can also be used as a teether. Even the simplest model can always be diversified, making it more interesting.
Interesting idea
This option is suitable for creative mothers who love to do needlework. You can make a pacifier holder with your own hands, and even with homemade beads, in just 1-2 hours. You just need to prepare everything you need in advance. To make beads, you will need polymer clay. Key points:
- Material. When buying children's polymer clay, you need to ensure that the packaging contains information about safety and certification passed.
- Acrylic paint. It is useful for coloring letters on beads.
- Silicone mold. This is a classic shape to create the desired shape or texture.
- Knives, stacks, plastic card, pin.
It is worth noting that the desired letters must be squeezed out on uncured clay with an ordinary wooden stick, stack or toothpick. Only after complete curing can paint be applied.
Production of fittings
Do-it-yourself pacifier holder with homemade beads looks stylish and unusual. In order for the result to meet all expectations, you need to decide on the shape and size of the fittings, since the final quality of the products depends on this. Polymer clay should be divided into several identical parts. A neat ball is downloaded from each blank. If you need to get a square-shaped bead, then the workpiece must be flattened on four sides. For these purposes, a plastic card is ideal. The hole should be such that the thread can freely pass through. You can use a regular stack to expand. After that, you can squeeze out the desired letters. If you have a silicone mold on hand, then you can build additional figures. Prepared beads are laid out on plain paper, which will prevent them from sticking. The blanks are baked in the oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of 120 degrees.
Classic Masterclass
It's not that difficult to make a stylish DIY pacifier holder from a photo. For a good example, you can watch the video of the craftswomen. To work, you will need a strip of ordinary knitted fabric or cotton fabric 4 cm wide and 50 cm long, a piece of fabric and non-woven fabric, an elastic tape 300 mm. For fixing, a clip with a decorated tip, a chalk pencil is useful. The ends of the strip must be tucked in a width of one centimeter. At a distance of 2 cm from the edge, a neat line should be laid. Thread one side of the thread through the eye of a darning needle and tie tightly.
Use a safety pin to thread the elastic band. The ends are sewn up, and the elastic tape is also fixed. One end of the holder is wrapped around the clip peg and sewn on by hand. On the nipple, you must carefully fasten the satin ribbon. For this, the material is folded in half. The folded end wraps around the pacifier holder. The hole is built up by fixing the ends of the tape.
Product on a clothespin
At the first stage, you need to arrange the beads in the right order in order to know exactly how to assemble a personalized pacifier holder with your own hands. The fittings are strung on a cord, the length of which should be at least 22 centimeters. The base should be a little longer, as it will be folded exactly in half. The tip must be melted with a lighter so that it becomes hard and sharp. One side of the cord must be tied into a knot. The classic length of the loop is 8 cm. You can hide the knot with a protective bead. First, simple fittings are strung, and then blanks with letters. It remains to fix the clip. The cord is threaded through the retainer ring and tied with three knots. They must be singeed with a lighter and hidden in beads.
Recommendations of craftswomen
You can make a pacifier holder with your own hands from a strong thread decorated with various beads, with a small loop for fixing the pacifier on one side, and a clip for attaching to clothes on the other. To implement the classic nominal version, you need to prepare the following materials:
- Protection beads. One of the holes is necessarily expanded in them, due to which a small bundle can be hidden there.
- Beads. Main partof any nominal holder - small details with letters, due to which you can add up the name of the baby. The shape and color is selected according to personal preferences. You can add contrasting balls to the alphabet beads. They can be made from wood, silicone, polymer clay.
- Clip. It must be made exclusively from high quality material. Be sure to ensure that there are no sharp fragments on the product that could injure the child.
- Scissors and lighter.
As a base, you can use a strong, thick thread. It is best if it is satin, waxed cord, monofilament.
