This simple to make snowman decoration is a good newbie challenge for somebody who’s simply studying to stitch or craft. He could be constructed from common white craft felt or from batting. If machine sewing shouldn’t be your cup of tea, you’ll be able to definitely hand sew him along with small straight stitches round cord locks B09L5TRQQT.

Supplies Wanted:

Sample (see beneath)
Heat ‘N Pure Batting or White Cotton Felt
Disappearing Ink Marker
Poly Fiber Fill Stuffing
Fleece Cloth
5 Black 4 MM Beads
Orange Sculpey Clay Nostril
Sewing Machine and Fundamental Sewing Notions
All-Goal Craft Glue
Scissors
Thread or Gold Metallic Twine (for hanging)

Sample: I free-handed my sample within the conventional three stacked snowball form onto paper after which lower out my sample. Mine measures roughly 6″ tall by 4″ extensive at his widest level.

Sewing and Stuffing Instructions: Hint your sample onto your batting or cotton felt utilizing a disappearing marker. Lay two items of felt or batting collectively and pin to safe them. Utilizing your sewing machine, straight sew round your form on the traced line. Utilizing scissors, lower out your form simply exterior of the stitched line. Lower a 1 1/2″ slit close to the highest of his head (horizontally) and switch him inside out. Evenly stuff him with poly fiber fill and hand sew the opening shut.

Now comes the enjoyable half…you’ll be able to beautify him nevertheless you prefer to. I made a decision so as to add a fleece hat and scarf to mine.

To Make The Fleece Hat and Scarf: I measured the circumference of his head and added on a 1/2″ to that measurement and his hat size is 4″ tall. So, use these measures to chop out an oblong form out of your fleece material. Utilizing your sewing machine, sew the brief edges collectively so that you’ve a tube form. Flip this tube inside out. Fold again 1/4″ of 1 finish to resemble the hat cuff. Glue hat into place on prime of his head and it ought to cowl your stuffing slit. I used some needle and thread and hand cinched collectively the highest of his hat after which glued a pom-pom on prime. From fleece, lower out a chunk that measures 1/2″ extensive by 8″ lengthy and tie it round his neck. You possibly can trim the ends down or fringe them if desired.

To Make The Carrot Nostril: Roll a small quantity of orange Sculpey Clay between your fingers till it measures concerning the dimension of a inexperienced pea. Gently form this ball right into a triangular formed cone measuring 1/4″ in size. Place nostril on a baking sheet in a 200 diploma oven and bake for about 10 minutes or in response to package deal instructions. Baking on low warmth causes the clay to harden.

Eyes and Buttons: You should utilize black 4 MM beads like I used or you should utilize ‘actual’ buttons. You will have at hand sew them on or use all-purpose craft glue to connect them.

Upon getting your snowman decoration accomplished, thread a needle with some thread or gold metallic cording and make a dangling loop on the prime of his hat. He’s now able to be hung onto your vacation tree.