Christmas Ornaments, Easy & Beautiful DIY, First Of The Month Challenge, by Small Farm Living on YouTube. 21 min 29 s.
- Video length
- 21 min 29 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Draw a simple shape on paper, such as a heart, star, circle or angel, and cut it out as your template. Keep it about 8 cm (3 in) wide so it is easy to sew.
Pin the paper template to two layers of felt and cut around it. You now have a front piece and a back piece the same size.
Thread a needle with embroidery thread and tie a knot. Sew a running stitch around the edge, about 5 mm from the outside.
Stop stitching about 3 cm before you reach the start, leaving a small gap for the stuffing.
Push a small amount of toy stuffing through the gap. Use the end of a pencil to reach the corners, but do not overfill.
Sew the gap closed with small stitches and tie off the thread at the back.
Fold a 10 cm piece of ribbon into a loop, then stitch the two ends firmly to the top of the ornament.
Add details such as eyes, buttons or a small bow with fabric glue. Let the glue dry flat before hanging.
Tips and common mistakes
Use only two layers of felt, because more layers make the needle hard to push through.
Keep your stitches the same length so the sewn edge looks neat.
Test fabric glue on a scrap of felt first, since some glues soak through and leave a dark patch.
Questions
How big should a felt Christmas ornament be?
About 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) wide is easy to cut, stuff and hang on a tree. Smaller shapes are harder to turn and fill.
Can I make this without a sewing machine?
Yes. The whole ornament is sewn by hand with a simple running stitch, so no machine is needed.
What can I use instead of toy stuffing?
Small loose scraps of felt or cotton work as filling. Keep them light so the ornament stays soft and does not bulge.
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