I’m Bringin’ the Hand Muff (or muffler??) Back (and Merry Christmas)
December 21, 2009 8:05 pmI had the most gorgeous white furry muff when I was little and I was thinking about it the other day. I want to bring the muff back! So here’s a easy tutorial for a lovely lady like muff.
I started with 2 pieces of flat pink minky, measuring 24×14. I also used one piece of batting for the middle to make it extra fluffy, with the same measurements.
I added this trim piece about 3/4 of the way down on one of the pieces of minky.
Now you need to sew the sides. Layer it like this: batting on the bottom, minky facing up, then minky facing down.
Sew just the long sides together then turn right side out.
I used a long piece of coordinating ribbon for the neck piece.
Lay it on top of the muff with the ends slightly sticking out of the edges.
Fold the muff in half inside out and pin. Sew together.
What do you think? Can we unite forces and bring the muff back?
Bel thinks so.
I think I’m signing off for Christmas.
Here are pictures from each year form Christmas that we’ve been married.
2002
2003
(I was pregnant and VERY nauseous. Can you tell my my lovely shade of pekid?)
2004
At a Christmas tree farm with our newest baby, Isabel.
2005( now pregnant with Ava)
2006
A family of four.(Why does my husband look like a convict here??)
2007
My whole family. Pregnant again!(I’ve spent A LOT of time being pregnant, sheesh!)
2008
This was last years mudsliding down the hill after Christmas brunch. It was one of the coolest, weirdest Christmas’ ever.
Nothing says Christmas like a mudslide, right?
and our 2008 Christmas card.
2009
I hope you all have a wonderful Chrsitmas, filled with family, love and peace.
When I return I’m having a wonderful giveaway to celebrate Christmas.
Tags: childrens accesory, minky, muff
Posted in children's clothes | 12 Comments »
By Abra on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Great muff idea- so classy!
And thanks for sharing the family photos, your family is beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
By Maria on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Hi…I feel odd telling you this but it's called a muffler or hand muffler. The word muff is slang for a woman's private area.
By Alexis on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Wow, had no idea. I looked it up and it's referred to as both, but I added it in so people don't think I'm a TOTAL creep… Thanks!
By Mrs. Priss on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
The muff is adorable and so are all those pictures of your family over the years! Three girls, woooo! You look great, lady!
By Alexis on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Mrs. Priss- YOU, my dear, are adorable! I'll be following that great blog of yours!
By Laurie Anne on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for sharing such special photos! Such a sweet, girly muffler!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family from Our Home to Yours! Wishing you a New Year filled with lots of Love, good Health, Prosperity, much Happiness and as much Craftiness as one year can hold! xx
By Anonymous on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
did you seriously put that picture up of me? i feel so inappropriate..
By Disney on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Oh no you did not just bring back the muff!! (P.S. I've always head it called a muff) You rock!! My sister-in-law and I have been discussing lately how we need to make muffs. They are so fabulous and girly! I love your pink version. And your daughter is just about the most beautiful girl alive! What a stunner!
By Lauranie on Dec 24, 2009 | Reply
I had the most FABULOUS white "furry" muff that matched my coat when I was a young-un…and what made it soooo fabulous…? My sister had the SAME one!! We LOVED our matchiness!! Beautiful photos!! Have a wonderful Christmas!
By casserole on Dec 26, 2009 | Reply
Now that I think about it, I remember having a handmuff when I was a little girl, too! I felt very fancy walking around with my hands inside it – even in the heat of an Arkansas summer.
I featured your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-sew-a-hand-muff-from-minky/2009/12/26/
–Anne
By Nishant on Dec 27, 2009 | Reply
And thanks for sharing the family photos, your family is beautiful!
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By JUanita Gonzales on Oct 27, 2011 | Reply
I had one when I was a child, and am looking for a white one for my three year old niece