Christmas felted shape gifts

I haven't really done any sewing this week so thought I would start something that's simple and quick to do whilst watching telly. I'm going to do it as a step by step with photos then if you want to do them yourself you can .

As Christmas is slowly approaching I've decided to make some felt ornaments for the trees. I've got quite a few friends with babies or toddlers so I'm thinking these are quite cute. There is so many shapes you can use. I've decided in stars for the boys and hearts for the girls.

Here's what you will need.

Coloured felt

Shape templates ( I just printed basic one a then drew it on the felt)

Cotton

Button and ribbon for decoration 

Stuffing

Decide what colours you want for your shapes.

You can have these stuffed or as single shapes. 

For a single you can just add an initial with a ribbon attached by a button and then see around or you can use two heart then sew them together leaving enough room to add the stuffing . 

These are my current shapes that need sewing around the edges and stuffing.

I found sewing the initial on the front shape is easy as you can pull the thread through the one side without making it misshaped .

Choose a ribbon or string if you want to add to the top of shape so this is your attachment loop.

I measured 6" of ribbon just to create a medium loop. If this is to small you can make it longer especially if your making bigger shapes.

Once you have sewn around the shape you can add the stuffing gradually or kiss before you stitch it up. I found it easier to add as I went along. Just before you come back to where you started fold the ribbon over and put inside the shape. You can either just have a simple loop and sew up or add a button to the ribbon for decoration. You can go around the edge again if you like to double sew or just tie off the cotton.

Here's the final product. This is just a practice on as I didn't know how it would look so my next should look better😃 will update when the others are done.

These are a simple and pretty gift for friends.

Faye xx

edit , here are my gingerbread man and reindeer . I think they turned out pretty well. Will make a snowman to my collection. Thinking of doing a craft stall at xmas so think these would be fab :-)