If you’re planning a Disney cruise, one of the fun traditions on board is participating in a fish extender exchange. A fish extender is essentially a hanging organizer that hangs from the fish hook outside your stateroom door.
It’s named after the fish-shaped metal plate that’s located next to your stateroom door. The idea behind this exchange is to create a sense of community among fellow cruisers and to exchange small gifts and trinkets. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make your own Disney cruise fish extender.
Materials Needed
To make your own Disney cruise fish extender, you’ll need the following materials:
- 1 yard of fabric (preferably Disney-themed)
- 1/4 yard of contrasting fabric
- 1 yard of ribbon or trim
- Thread
- Fabric glue or sewing machine
- Fish Extender template (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Choose Your Fabric
The first step in making a Disney cruise fish extender is to choose your fabric. You can use any fabric you like, but using Disney-themed fabric will add an extra special touch to your creation. You can find Disney-themed fabric at most craft stores or online.
Step 2: Cut Your Fabric
Cut your main piece of fabric into a rectangle measuring approximately 12 inches wide by 24 inches long. Cut your contrasting piece of fabric into a rectangle measuring approximately 6 inches wide by 24 inches long.
Step 3: Hem Your Fabric Edges
Fold over each long edge of both pieces of fabric about half an inch and iron flat. Then fold over again and iron flat. Use fabric glue or a sewing machine to hem the edges in place.
Step 4: Attach Your Contrasting Fabric
Take your contrasting piece of fabric and center it on top of your main piece of fabric. Use fabric glue or a sewing machine to attach it in place.
Step 5: Attach Your Ribbon or Trim
Cut your ribbon or trim into two equal pieces measuring approximately 12 inches long each. Fold each piece in half and attach them to the top corners of your fish extender using fabric glue or a sewing machine.
Step 6: Create Your Pockets
Fold your fish extender in half, right sides together, and sew up both sides, leaving the top open. Turn your fish extender right side out and press flat.
Step 7: Personalize Your Fish Extender
If you want to add some personalization to your fish extender, you can use fabric paint or iron-on transfers to add names, dates, or other designs.
Conclusion
Making a Disney cruise fish extender is a fun and easy DIY project that will add an extra touch of magic to your Disney cruise experience. With just a few simple materials and some basic sewing skills, you can create a personalized fish extender that will be the envy of all your fellow cruisers. So grab some Disney-themed fabric, ribbon, and trim, and get crafting!