Christmas tree decorations - a tutorial
This is possibly the quickest and simplest way to use up your fabric scraps and make some toddler/cat proof decorations for the tree! They take very little time to make and all you need are some fabric scraps and stuffing - I used toy stuffing but if you don’t have any you could easily use cotton wool. Take your scraps (around 3” x 3” is best) and lay them together with the WRONG sides facing. Draw the shape that you want to make using a fabric pencil or marker - I used a glass to draw round mine.
Using the edge of your presser foot as a guide, stitch inside the line that you’ve drawn, leaving a small gap so you can stuff later.
Remember to backstitch at the beginning and end. Using a small amount, gently push the stuffing into your decoration, taking care not to overfill as it’s then tricky to sew closed! When you’ve filled it, sew the opening closed and tie off the ends by hand.
Using pinking shears, trim around the shape using the line that you marked earlier. Thread a piece of cotton through the top, knot and hang on your tree! So simple.
Tada! This is our last post before Christmas - we hope you all enjoy the festive season. We’ll be back sometime in the new year with exciting pattern testing news!