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Kiddie Pool Sandbox & Cover
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Everything I used to make my DIY kiddie pool sandbox with a sewn elastic cover. Simple, affordable, and beginner-friendly.
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Kiddie Pool Sandbox
 
Sandbox Cover

Kiddie Pool Sandbox

Everything I used to make my DIY kiddie pool sandbox, as well as some toys we use in it.

 
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can do Walmart pickup for this one. these are also at DG during the warmer seasons
Bluescape 45" Light Blue Wading Kiddie Pool for Kids, Age 2 & Up, Unisex
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2 bags of play sand was plenty for the size pool we got, but you can always add more if that's not the case for you
Pavestone .5 Cu. ft. Bagged Natural Brown Play Sand
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sand toys to play with
Icecream Beach Toys
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icecream beach toys for sand box
Ice Cream Beach Toys
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just a fun one to play pretend concstruction in the sandbox haha
Construction Toys for 2-5 Year Old Kids - Sandbox Excavator & Truck Vehicles
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Sandbox Cover

Everything I used to sew my DIY kiddie pool sandbox elastic cover

 
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the exact fabric i used for this project - although if you don't like this option, there are quite a few to pick from. this fabric has held up wonderfully through the weather!
Better Homes & Gardens 100% Cotton Butterfly Multi, 2 Yard Precut Fabric
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i used 1/4" elastic for this project
80 Yards 1/4 inch White Elastic Band
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This has been a life saver sewing find for me; especially in my beginner days! It helps keep your seams lined up while sewing.
Madam Sew Seam Guide Ruler
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So great to have… slap on bracelet to poke all my pins back into as I go. I can't recommend this enough.
Elastic Wrist Pin Cushion
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Makes cutting fabric a lot easier for most projects. I usually opt for my rotary cutter rather than scissors depending on the project.
Rotary Cutter
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A good pair of fabric scissors is definitely a NECESSITY
Fiskars Fabric Scissors
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Clips are always good to have on hand, especially when working with bulkier projects.
Sewing Clips
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Sew cute - pearl pins.
Pearl Sewing Pins
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Not typically a sewing necessity for many, but i use these to snip my thread tails; small and handy.
Vintage Embroidery Scissors
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One of my most used tools! It has so many uses.
That Purple Thang (5 piece set)
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Easy to put away / keep organized because they're retractable.
3 Pack Tape Retractable Measuring Tape
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