DIY Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments: How to Sew Vintage Bell & Bauble Decorations, by WHITE COUTURIER on YouTube. 10 min 55 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 55 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes per ornament
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Draw a simple bell and a round bauble shape on paper, or print a pattern, then cut them out as your templates.
Pin each template to felt and cut two matching pieces per ornament, keeping the pairs together.
Thread a needle with embroidery floss and stitch details on the front piece only, such as straight stitches, French knots or a small snowflake.
Sew seed beads and sequins onto the front piece with doubled thread, tying each one off securely on the back.
Stack the two felt pieces with the decorated side facing out and sew around the edge with a blanket stitch or whip stitch, leaving a 2 cm gap.
Push small pinches of toy stuffing through the gap with a chopstick until the ornament is lightly padded and even, not lumpy.
Close the gap with the same stitch and tie off the thread inside the felt so the knot is hidden.
Fold a 6 cm loop of ribbon or cord, tuck the cut ends into the top edge and stitch through them several times to secure.
Trim loose threads and gently press the shape flat with your fingers so the bell or bauble sits neatly.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut felt with small sharp scissors and long clean snips, since ragged edges show on the finished ornament.
Use doubled thread for beads so they stay tight, and keep beads and sequins away from small children.
Stuff lightly, because overfilled ornaments pull the side seams apart and lose their shape.
Sew the hanging loop through both felt layers so it cannot pull free when the ornament hangs.
Questions
How much felt does one ornament need?
One 9 by 12 inch felt sheet makes several small ornaments. Cut two matching pieces per bell or bauble, so a single sheet covers four to six decorations.
Do I have to use beads and embroidery?
No. Plain felt with a contrasting blanket stitch looks good too. Add beads or sequins only if you want the vintage sparkle.
What stitch should I use around the edge?
A blanket stitch gives a neat, traditional rim, but a simple whip stitch works just as well for beginners. Keep the stitches the same size for an even finish.
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