The Badge Fairy - putting the magic back in scouting

How to hand sew badges the easy way

Hand sew badges the easy way with a few quick tips – no thimbles or pliers, no cussing or stabbing, and no sewing machine required. Just easy and painless. sewing is best Really, there’s no better way than sewing. “magic” products are expensive, messy, and don’t work. Ironing is temporary. Stapling and pinning works but isn’t pretty. Sewing is always…
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Add a Sash for Extra Patches

Filed Under: Sewing, Uniforms

another way to add room for more patches (see more ideas here) is to add a sash for extra patches onto the back of a vest. This hack can be done one-half sash at a time. other ideas Patch cape (post coming soon) Ribbons that can be added to any vest or tunic Add favorite patches to a hat or…
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Never Lose Another Pin with this easy solution

Filed Under: Uniforms

Why do my pins keep falling off? This solution is so simple, so easy, and so life changing! Never lose another pin! these locking pins are the best! I swear, this one simple solution can make such a difference in your scouting life – I know it has for me! Pins just keep falling off without them! One set of…
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Contribute to the wish list!

Filed Under: Badges, Girl Sprouts, Sewing, Uniforms

Add your ideas to the Badge Fairy wishlist. What do you need to make your scouting life easier?

Citizenship – Badge of the Month

Filed Under: Badges Tagged With: all brownies, all c/s/a, all daisy, all juniors, BOTM, citizenship

This month’s theme is Citizenship, which is perfect for celebrating Independence Day, participating in a march or protest, organizing for a cause you support, or learning about your local or national government. Girls will earn their citizenship badge and be prepared to get involved, help others, and make the world a better place through earning these official, front-wearable retired badges….
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