First I made a template of a Christmas Tree from a cereal packet.
Then I cut two of the tree shapes from the felt:
I embroidered a pattern on each piece, and on the top of one I added a ribbon loop (this ribbon came from a top - they are the ribbons that are sewn in to help them stay on hangers!)
Then I put the two wrong sides together and then blanket stitch all round the outside (this is so annoying but I cannot get the picture the right way up). This was my first one. My sewing is a bit pants!
I have made 5 so far. Some with hand sewing, some using the machine. I used buttons as the tree topper for some of them.
9 comments:
Love em, great minds think alike. We are going to do felt decorations to!!
Groovy. I might even have a go myself!
oooh - i was wondering what to do for christmas pressies this year - bingo - children can make them too :)- Glee!
They look fab and you have inspired me to try something similar with Smurf...without the sewing...not sure he is quite ready for that.
Bet they will look great on the tree.
They look fab! Last time I attempted to make homemade decorations , I nearly set my mother's tree on fire! Paper doesn't go well with hot lights! hehe..
They look gorgeous and such a simple thing to do. I'll be making some of these with Lily. Thanks so much for sharing them x
wow these look fab. another project to add to my "to do list"
I love these!! I learned to blanket stitch this summer and I need a reason to use it. :-)
Love these, truly gorgeous :-D
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