Handmade Fabric Quiet Book using Simplicity Pattern 3709
See how a fabric quiet book was made using sweet and playful fabrics and Simplicity pattern 3709.
Hello Crafty Friends! With Mother’s Day this weekend, I thought it would be fun to share a sewing project my mom made! I was fortunate to grow up with a sewing mom and it definitely inspired me to start sewing. She made my sister and I lots of clothes when we were growing up and the best halloween costumes! Now my mom still loves to sew and has made some beautiful things for my kids, including quiet books!
The first quiet book my mom made was created using a vintage 1970s Vogue pattern called “It’s a Zoo”. Today I am sharing the second quiet book she made, this time using the Simplicity Pattern 3709.
Simplicity 3709 Quiet Book
For the fabric of this quiet book, my mom chose a rainbow of colors in flowers and polka dots and used those as the background for each page. I like how the fabric colors create a soft and sweet palette. Choosing fabrics from the same collection help the book feel cohesive when finished. Below you can see the fun and interactive pages she created!
Fabric Quiet Book Pages
Page One: Peekaboo
The book starts out with a little Peekaboo! The yarn hair is such a fun texture and the hands close with just a little bit of Velcro fastener.
Page Two: Flowers
The next page features sweet felt flowers with ribbon stems that can each be unbuttoned. The buttons my mom used are so cute and playful! This page is a great fine motor activity.
Page Three: Kitten
Next up is the cutest little kitty. The bowtie on the kitty actually has jingle bells in it! Such a fun and unexpected surprise! My mom used extra soft gray fleece for the kitten’s fur and ears making it a fun texture for little ones to feel.
Following the kitten is one of my favorite pages, the butterfly! The wings were made using sparkly fabric with textured sequins and are filled with cellophane which makes a fun crinkly sound when little hands play with them.
Page Four: Corn on the Cob
The corn on the cob page is so fun and adorable. The page made me laugh out loud when we first looked through this book because it was so unexpected. Little ones can unzip the husk to see the corn inside. There is a bit of yellow tulle sewn at the top which is fun for kids to pull out and tuck in the husk.
Page Five: Puppy!
The puppy page in this book turned out so well. My mom did such a great job! The little dog is made from soft fleece and lightly stuffed. It comes in and out of the pink polka dot dog house on a ribbon leash.
Page Six: Bird in Nest
Next up is the cute little bird sitting in it’s nest. The nest is made from fur and is so fun for little ones to play with. Unfasten the nest and kids will discover little eggs hidden inside!
Page Seven: Sneaker
Finally, the last page is this cute sneaker. This is the trickiest page of the book and even though my kids have not figured out how to tie the bow yet, they still love playing with it.
Finishing the Book
The fabric pages of the quiet book are all bound with a soft fabric cover. My. mom personalized the book with my child’s name and the year she made it. She signed the inside cover with “Grandma” using embroidery thread, which is such a sweet touch. My kids love these fabric books and they are a definite labor of love!
Supplies and Pattern Used
This quiet book takes lots of different fabrics and notions, many you may already have in your stash since some of the pieces you’ll need are quiet small. My mom purchased fabric for the background pages and binding from Joann Fabrics along with felt and a couple small pieces of fur/fleece. She searched her stash for lots of the smaller pieces and ribbons.
The pattern used is Simplicity 3709 which may be available at your local craft store. Below are a few of the places I have found it online at the time of publishing this post. Hopefully it is useful if you decide to make this quiet book!
I love quiet books – they are perfect for quiet time and when my kids need some time to calm down or get ready for bed. They also make the best keepsakes! I know we’ll always have these sweet books and can hopefully pass them down.
- Looking for more sewing projects? Check out my Sewing Crafts Page!
- My mom made another fabric quiet book called It’s a Zoo using a vintage pattern!
- I love sewing for little ones. Visit my Baby Crafts Page for more fun ideas!
