I sketched this little sun and cloud ornament out a few years ago but for some reason I never got around to sewing it up and creating the tutorial until recently.
I love working with felt and love how this sun and cloud ornament turned out. I think it could even work great as a patch. I’ll be stitching up another to use as a patch as soon as I decide what to put a patch on, ha.
Probably my favourite thing about Christmas is making Christmas ornaments, whether I make them on my own or with my daughters. I love ornaments! This felt Christmas tree is one of my new favourites.
If you like this felt Christmas tree ornament tutorial, then you might want to check out these ones too!
I’m really happy to be taking part in Underground Crafter‘s Little Gifts Sew Along sharing these patchwork coasters with you. There are 25 free sewing projects being shared all year long that are perfect stocking stuffer gifts.
Did I mention that there are prizes for sewing along?? Check out all the details here.
I love making coasters! They’re quick and easy to sew. They make a great gift for tea or coffee lovers alike, and they’re a great way to feature fun fabrics or use up scraps. Especially patchwork coasters like these. Normally I like to use up scraps when I make coasters but the ones in the main photo were made using fabrics from a charm pack for the front and upcycled denim fabric for the back.
Continue reading “Tutorial: Patchwork Coasters” 
I’ve listed 10+ cute free hair accessories patterns and tutorials below. Do you have a favourite that’s not listed? Let me know in the comments below!
I’ve separated the list into hair accessories made using felt, fabric (woven and knits) and yarn.
Kitty Cat Hair clip by me!
It may involve hand-sewing but it’s pretty small and goes quick! Use scraps of felt and make a whole bunch of these!
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Apple Tree Brooch by Handmade Cuddles
Actually a brooch but could be adapted easily to be a hair accessory. I would add one more backing layer of felt and stitch all around the outside like in my kitty cat clip above and attach the alligator clip like I did for the kitty cat.
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Felt Hair flower from Fiskars
Super simple and quick! Just a few layers of felt; use different colours of felt to make a rainbow of hair flowers!
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Double-sided Fabric headband by Happy Together by Jess
These would be great to use up scraps of your favourite fabrics. Pictured is the adult size but there is also a kid-sized headband available.
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Knotted headband with T-shirt yarn by Sugar Bee Crafts
Great way to use up some long thin scraps of knit fabric! Another super quick headband.
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Knotted headband pattern by Sugar Bee Crafts
Another cute fabric headband, this one has a cute tie front and elastic in the back to help keep it in place.
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5 headband styles by 421 Myers Designs. You need to join their Facebook group in order to download the pattern free.
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DIY fabric headband by Polka Dot Chair
This one uses a ready-made skinny headband. Showcase your favourite fabrics in another quick headband tutorial.
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Satin Flower headband tutorial by me!
Step by step tutorial on how to create these large satin flowers. They’re not difficult and they’re oh so pretty! Make sure the fabric you use isn’t cotton though, you need a satin or chiffon, something that is not a natural fibre.
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Braided headband by P.S. I Made This
It uses strips of leather, rope and ball chain to make a cute braided headband. Super quick!
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And for my yarn friends, the Criss-Cross cuff and headband crochet pattern by Little Birdie Secrets. I almost hesitate to post this one as it’s obviously best to wear in the Winter and it’s still Summer now. ..but as they say “winter is coming” so might as well be prepared.
BONUS:
Check out the 4 different free headband patterns that Stephanie of Swoodson Says tested out here.
I’m back with a ‘quick’ fabric bunting tip. I originally shared this tip on Patchwork Posse but I brought it home to the blog today. In the tutorial I posted earlier this week, I make the bunting two layers that are sewn together and then turned right sides out. Today I’ll show you an alternative method which is much quicker!
Follow the instructions in the original tutorial up to Step 2 but use a 3/8″ seam allowance instead of 1/4″.
Now, instead of placing two triangles right sides together, place them wrong sides together and sew.
Once your triangles are sewn together, pink the edges using your shears or rotary cutter. Then continue on with Step 5 in the tutorial to attach your bunting flags to the bias tape.
I hope you have fun making your bunting. If you make a bunting from the tutorial please share a picture/link, I’d love to see it!
P.S. Check out more of my tutorials and quick tips here!
I first shared a fabric bunting tutorial on Mabey She Made It and a second version on Patchwork Posse. I’ve updated the tutorial, added new pictures and am finally bringing the post ‘home’. Enjoy!
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**Please note that I completely missed the fact that there is an error in the two other versions. Step 3 should say to sew right sides together not wrong. I can’t believe I completely missed that for so long.**
For this bunting I used store-bought bias tape but you could make your own if you prefer. At the end of this post is an example of a bunting that I’ve made using handmade bias tape.
There are many ways to make bunting, this a double-sided sewn version with hidden seams.
My bunting is 6′ long, with 9 flags/triangles each measuring approx 5.5″ in length.
Rotary cutter
Mat
pencil
cardstock
fabric for flags
1 package bias tape
1. Decide what size you want your triangles to be, for this bunting I made each side of the triangle measure 6″ long with a 1/4″ seam allowance included, so my finished triangles are about 5.5″ long. Draw your triangle onto cardstock and cut out. (Or you could also cut out onto freezer paper).
2. Using your cardstock triangle trace out onto your fabric. You will need two triangles to make one finished flag. So for mine I cut out 18 pieces.
3. Right sides together sew two triangles along the two side edges. Clip the corner and trim close to the point. Repeat with the rest of the triangles.
4. Turn right sides out and press. Optional: Topstitch along the two sewn edges. If topstitching, press again. Repeat for all triangles.
5. Open up the bias tape. Fold the short ends of the bias tape in by 1/4″ and press. Stitch in place.
6. Decide on the layout you like. Leave 1″ gap between each triangle. Baste the triangles to one edge of the bias tape in the order you like.
7. Fold the bias tape over and sew along the entire folded over edge.
Give your bunting one final press and voila! You are done
