Glue the stem to the top of the pumpkin with a leaf on each side. Roll the stem into a cylinder and glue the end to secure. Referring to the pattern, wrap the floss around the pumpkin three times. Using two strands of embroidery floss knotted at the ends, insert the needle through the top of the pumpkin. Work ladder stitches (see diagrams of embroidery stitches) to close the opening. Cut a slit in the center of one side only, turn right side out, and stuff with fiberfill. To make the pumpkin, sew the two pieces right sides together, and clip curves. To glue, place hot glue on the bottom of the head and press firmly in place on the center top of the body.įor the kerchief, fold the fabric in half lengthwise and cut diagonally to form a triangle. Loosely stitch and pull tight all at once. Insert the needle at the center bottom of the head and slipstitch around the head and top of the body several times. To stitch, use double upholstery thread and knot the ends. To attach the head, use hot glue or stitch in place. Bring the needle from the joint up through the neck, and knot the threads at the neck. Pull the threads tight so the arm is snug. Make several stitches through the body and arm to secure. Insert the needle through the X on the body, and then through the X on the arm, making sure the arm is facing forward. Thread the soft sculpture needle with double upholstery thread and knot the ends. Sew a gathering stitch around each opening and pull thread ends tight knot and trim. Fill each arm halfway with pellets then stuff to the top with fiberfill. Blanket stitch (see diagrams of embroidery stitches) the hearts to the feet with two strands of embroidery floss.įor each arm, align and sew two arm pieces, leaving open as indicated. Stuff the feet and lower body with pellets and the remaining part of the body with fiberfill. Sew the body front to back leaving the neck edge open clip curves and turn. Refer to the pattern for ear placement and slipstitch the ears to the head. Bring the needle out 3/8 inch (1.0 cm) to each side and backstitch.įor the ears, align each pair right sides together and stitch around the curved edge. Use small blanket stitches (see diagrams of embroidery stitches) to attach the nose to the face.įor the mouth, with the last stitch at the bottom point, bring the needle out and make a 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) straight stitch down the center seam. Begin at the point and use two strands of embroidery floss.
Make a long, angled stitch through the head and back to the bottom knot to secure. Insert the needle at the bottom of the head and pull through slightly above the eye. Pull the threads to indent slightly knot to secure.įor each eyebrow, thread the needle with two strands of embroidery floss and knot the end. Insert the needle through the bottom of the head, through the eye placement, then through the bead, back through the eye to the bottom of the head. Sew a gathering stitch around the bottom of the head pull threads tight, knot and trim.įor each eye, thread the sculpture needle with a double length of upholstery thread and knot the ends. Stuff the head with fiberfill, stuffing the nose very firmly. Pin the back to the front, matching the letters. To make the head, sew the fronts together at the center seam. When sewing, use a 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) seam allowance. Trace the patterns after enlarging and cut out. Wash and line dry the shaggy plush felt before using. Note: Pattern pieces need to be ENLARGED 25%. Miscellaneous items: upholstery thread tracing paper pencil marker straight pins scissors powder blush sewing machine matching threads fabric glue or low-temp glue gun.Cotton fabric print, 6 x 18 inch (15.2 x 45.7 cm) strip for kerchief.(*Kunin Rainbow® Shaggy Plush and Felt Classic were used in the sample project.) hunter green, 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm).cinnamon, 6 x 9 inch (15.2 x 22.9 cm) rectangle.golden honey shaggy plush, 18 x 22-1/2 inch (45.7 x 55.9 cm) craft cut.
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