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| Many love music boxes. For the music box and | | | | -Using the assembly instructions for making a pouch, |
| antique collectors who are creative and like trying | | | | sew one into the waistband of a festive pair of |
| new things, making their own music box creation | | | | boxer shorts. Place an electronic musical movement |
| would be a great way to test their creative ability. In | | | | into the pouch. This would make a neat gift for |
| addition, if one knows a friend or relative who is | | | | Father's Day or Christmas! |
| soon to be married, the gift of a hand-made wedding | | | | -Using the assembly instructions for making a pouch, |
| music box would be unique and special. This special | | | | sew one into the waistband of a Halloween costume. |
| gift would be sure to bring very special memories for | | | | Place an electronic musical movement into the pouch. |
| years to come. Here are step-by-step instructions for | | | | There are many Halloween tunes to choose from. |
| making a "Hawaiian Wedding Song" music box taken | | | | -Using the assembly instructions for making a pouch, |
| from Sharon Ganske's book, "Making Marvelous Music | | | | sew one into a child?s pillowcase. This is a cool way |
| Boxes". | | | | to get those kids into bed on time! |
| Materials Needed | | | | -Using the assembly instructions for making a pouch, |
| For the base, Including Music Box Accessories: Teddy | | | | sew one into a child's winter coat. This provides |
| Electronic miniature movement | | | | company for the child on those long walks from |
| Decorative Accessories for Music Box: Coordinating | | | | school. Change the tunes for different holiday |
| fabric, 3"?x7" Matching Thread | | | | seasons. |
| Tools: Iron Sewing Machine | | | | -Using industrial strength glue, glue an electronic |
| Step-by-Step Assembly | | | | musical movement at the back of a photo frame for |
| Step One: Make a pouch for musical movement by | | | | a wedding or baby shower gift. |
| turning and pressing both 3" edges of fabric under 1 | | | | -Using industrial strength glue, glue an electronic |
| 4". Turn over another ¼" and press again. Using a | | | | musical movement in a jewelry box lid for any special |
| sewing machine, sew a ¼" seam on both edges, | | | | occasion for mom. |
| with matching thread. | | | | -Using industrial strength glue, glue an electronic |
| Step Two: Fold fabric, right sides together. Sew | | | | musical movement in a lunch box-what a fun |
| another ¼" seam along both unfinished edges. Finish | | | | experience for lunchtime! |
| off raw edges and turn right side out. | | | | -Using Tacky glue, glue an electronic musical |
| Step Three: Using a medium zigzag stitch, and | | | | movement on top of a present. When handing the |
| stretching waistband, sew one folded edge on pouch | | | | recipient the gift, press the musical movement and |
| on the inside waist on teddy, halfway between | | | | enjoy the reaction! |
| center and side seams. Insert electronic musical | | | | For the music box and antique collectors who also |
| movement so the button is facing outward. | | | | enjoy making their own music boxes to add to their |
| Note: Remove musical movement before laundering. | | | | collections, giving the gift of a hand-made wedding |
| Music Box Variations | | | | music box would be a special treasure to that special |
| Alter this music box for any number of gift-giving | | | | someone. |