Make a Quick Lavender Trivet. Craft blog : Tutorial: Hand Sew Felt Using Blanket Stitch. Tutorial: Hand Sew Felt Using Blanket Stitch This post actually contains two tutorials involving the blankets stitch:How to sew two pieces of felt together using blanket stitchHow to sew an edging using blanket stitchThere are also some helpful extras, like:How to start if you aren't going all the way aroundHow to handle cornersHow to stitch around circlesWhat to do if you run out of floss in the middleIt's a lot to pack into one post, but they all involve the blanket stitch, so I thought they should all be together.
Let me know if there is something I can make more clear. For other options to hand sew felt see my whip stitch tutorial and my post about choosing between blanket stitch and whip stitch. Note One: All stitches should go in and come out the same distance back from the edge of the felt. When making an object that will be stuffed, about an eighth of an inch works well. Sewing two pieces together (and how to stitch around a corner) Sewing an edging (and tips for round objects) First softie attempt - TOYS, DOLLS AND PLAYTHINGS. Make a whale softie with Cratiness is not Optional. Hi there I Heart Naptime readers!
My name is Jessica (but you can call me Jess), and I like lots of things. For one thing, I like to blog over on Craftiness is not Optional. I also like to sew. That’s an understatement. If I don’t work on something every day-I start twitching. I also love softies. Here’s an easy whale softie tutorial-perfect for your little one, or a baby shower gift! My daughter Sadie loves to make them “kiss”. lol!
So! You’ll need: fat quarter of fabric (scraps work too!) Felt or buttons for eyes thread poly fil sewing stuff (scissors, pins, etc) First cut out two pieces of the pattern-make sure the wrong sides are together while cutting it out. Cut out the eye pieces if you’re doing felt eyes and pin to the whale pieces, or sew on the buttons if you’re doing button eyes! You could also add a smile, or felt water coming out of the blowhole. hehe! Sew around the edge of the felt with your machine.
Then, right sides together, pin the two pieces together. Whale softie. Whale sewing patterns. Sew a Stuffed Fabric Alphabet from Upcycled, Recycled, or Natural Fabrics. This alphabet looks lovely sewn all from the same fabric–a queen-sized vintage sheet, perhaps–but the beauty of the project is that the alphabet looks even better when it’s sewn from a variety of fabrics, even including a variety of textures, allowing you to use up all the very odd bits and pieces from your stash, or utilize some creative upcycling of your most interesting thrifted fabrics.
That 1970s polyester is finally good for something! Tags: hemming, plush and stuffies, Recycled Fabric, sewing tutorial, stash fabric, upcycled fabric About the Author Julie Finn I'm a writer, crafter, Zombie Preparedness Planner, and homeschooling momma of two kids who will hopefully someday transition into using their genius for good, not the evil machinations and mess-making in which they currently indulge. I'm interested in recycling and nature crafts, food security, STEM education, and the DIY lifestyle, however it's manifested--making myself some underwear out of T-shirts?