HANDMADE FABRIC GIFTS AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOUR CHILD

Welcome to Handmade Hippo

The home of bespoke & sustainable children's products.

I believe that “good enough” isn’t enough for your child. In fact, as a Mum, I know that you need the best for your kids. That’s why I always try my absolute best to make my products as individual as your little one(s).

You probably don’t want or need any more mass-produced plastic clutter in your house, but that’s what a lot of children’s products seem to be these days. If you want something bespoke, ethically made and something your kids will treasure for years to come, look no further.

Handmade Large Scrunchies
£6.00
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Decorate Your Own Crown Activity Kit
£9.00 – £14.00
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Resolve to Play Baby Bundle
£18.00 – £24.00
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Printed Zip Pouch
£16.00
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Children’s Bedtime Cushion Cover
£20.00 – £29.00
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Handmade Kids Apron
£18.00 – £33.00
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BESPOKE FABRIC GIFTS, HANDMADE BY ME

I’m Emma, I am the mum of two behind Handmade Hippo. I have always been obsessed with patterned fabric. As a Fine Art student specialising in repurposing vintage patterned textiles, I started making fabric gifts for friends who were expecting to welcome their new arrivals. Back then Handmade Hippo was only a sparkle in my eye, but then I became a parent myself.

It frustrated me that I couldn’t find ethically made products in a diverse range of prints. I wanted handmade childrens products that worked for our family but also wouldn’t be found on the high street. So I took it upon myself to do something about this lack of sustainable handmade children’s products, and started Handmade Hippo in 2016, making super absorbent patterned dribble bibs.

In 2019, after the birth of our youngest, I expanded my product range. It was time to turn my small business dreams into a long term reality that would allow me to support my family whilst still being there for those precious moments. Fast forward a few years and here we are. A little business providing a community of mums with handmade sustainable children’s products:

Testimonials

"My youngest has started wearing his brother's first Handmade Hippo apron and Kurt is in his new one. I'm feeling a bit left out! They are lovely and Kurt wants me to pass on that they are beautiful and he thinks you are very clever."

Katie

"We are forever using our muslin swaddle. As well as being handy as a muslin, we use ours as a light blanket and sun shade all the time."

Annie

"My three boys absolutely love the 'special cushions' that Father Christmas brought them a few years ago. Each year since then he has left them a book in the pocket for the children to find on Christmas morning! However, they are much more than a seasonal thing in our home, the boys sleep with them every night and ALWAYS take them away with us when we go on holiday to keep a little bit of home close, at bedtime. Thank you for creating such a lovely thing and being so helpful when I was choosing the fabric!"