Felt Ornament Tutorial - Christmas Tree Ornament with Beads and Embroidery - Beginner Friendly, by River Birch Threads on YouTube. 17 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 17 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Draw a simple tree shape on paper, about 4 inches tall, and cut it out as your template. Pin it to the felt and cut two matching pieces.
Thread a size 5 needle with two strands of floss and embroider the front piece. Backstitch the trunk and add small cross stitches as branch lines.
Sew beads onto the front using the size 10 needle and a single strand of floss. Anchor each bead with a tiny backstitch so it sits flat.
Stack the front and back pieces with the right sides facing out. Blanket stitch around the edge with two strands of floss, starting at the bottom corner.
Stop about an inch before the shape is closed. Push small pinches of poly-fil into the gap with a chopstick until the ornament feels lightly firm.
Fold a 4 inch loop of ribbon, tuck the raw ends inside the top of the ornament and stitch through all the layers to lock it in place.
Blanket stitch the rest of the opening closed. Tie off on the back and run the tail under a few stitches to hide it.
Add a small dot of hot glue behind the hanger if it flops, or glue on a tiny bow. Let it cool before hanging.
Tips and common mistakes
Use wool or wool blend felt, since cheap craft felt pills and tears when you pull stitches tight.
Cut both layers at the same time so the front and back line up exactly.
Keep blanket stitches loose and even, because tight stitches pucker the felt edge.
Size 10 needles are sharp, so push steadily and keep your fingers behind the fabric, not under it.
Questions
How much felt do I need for one ornament?
Two pieces about 4 by 6 inches. One 9 by 12 inch sheet is enough for several ornaments.
Can I sew this on a machine instead?
Yes, a straight stitch close to the edge works for the seam. The beads and blanket stitch still need to be done by hand.
Where should the knot go?
Bury the starting knot between the two layers before you stuff, then finish the closing knot under the back stitches.
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