This idea has been kicking around for ages, so this morning it was out of the sketchbook and into the real world. I figured it might be a nice tutorial to share, because it is such an easy project
Things you'll be needing:
2. Basic sewing skills
3. Creativity
4. Scrap fabric
4. Scrap fabric
Get the pattern here print it and sew away! All you need is a felted jumper and some good quality felt scraps!
Actually you could use pretty much anything for the background fabric - I was just going for a cozy woolly feeling.
Cut two bodies from your felt jumper or other fabric.
Cut out the pieces for your character and pin them in place
Pin , Pin , Pin, Pin , Pin
To sew your pieces on, line one edge of your sewing machine foot up with the edge of the felt and then move your needle position ever so slightly to the left. (See photo above)
Sew everything down. This really doesn't take long at all - changing threads for the different colors is a pain but you don't have to do that unless you really want to. Add a few embroidery details like eyes and a mouth.
Tie your threads off at the back, pin your front and back sections together with right sides facing and sew around (leaving a gap for turning).
Turn him out the right way and stuff stuff stuff.
Sew the turning gap closed. Don't be too stressed about neatness - wool is the most forgiving fabric ever!
And you're finished! A cute softie for your child. Try to experiment with different designs, have fun and be creative.
credits to: vintagericrac.blogspot
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