How to Make a Felt Christmas Star Ornament | Easy DIY Christmas Craft, by Thread, trowel, & thimble on YouTube. 12 min 40 s.
- Video length
- 12 min 40 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Draw a five pointed star on paper and cut it out to make your template. Keep it about 8 cm across so the ornament sits well on a branch.
Pin the paper star to white felt and cut around it twice. You need two matching star shapes, one for the front and one for the back.
Mark the stitching lines on one felt star with a water soluble pen, or just add small dots where the embroidery will go.
Thread blue embroidery floss through an embroidery needle and back stitch along the marked lines. Use two or three strands so the lines stay visible.
Sew blue beads onto the points or the centre with a beading needle and matching thread. Come up through the bead, back down, and tie off firmly.
Cut a 10 cm loop of ribbon or thread, fold it in half, and pin the ends to the top point of the front star with the loop facing inward.
Lay the second felt star on top and line up the edges. Pin the layers together so the ribbon ends are trapped between them.
Sew around the edge with a blanket stitch or running stitch, about 3 mm in from the edge. Stop 3 cm before you reach the start.
Push a small amount of polyester filling through the gap if you want a padded ornament, then stitch the gap closed and knot off.
Trim loose threads and gently shape the points with your fingers. Hang the star on the tree.
Tips and common mistakes
Use sharp embroidery scissors for the felt, because blunt blades fray the edges and leave a ragged star.
Keep stitches loose enough that the felt does not pucker, and tie a double knot at the back so the beads stay put.
Stack both felt layers and cut them at once so the front and back line up exactly.
Keep needles and pins in a small dish while you work so nobody gets pricked.
Questions
Do I have to use beads?
No. Leave them off or replace them with French knots in the same blue floss for a flatter finish.
What kind of felt works best?
Wool or wool blend felt holds its shape better than thin craft felt, but acrylic felt is fine for a first try.
How do I hang the ornament?
A 10 cm loop of ribbon or embroidery floss, folded in half and stitched into the top point, is enough for most tree branches.
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