Christmas

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Felt Penguin Ornament

  • Step 1Sketch out penguin’s body onto a piece of paper before cutting from black felt.
  • Step 2Fold a piece of black felt in half. Once you have a design, pin your design to the felt and use scissors to cut out.
  • Step 3Cut a long length of thread and thread your needle. Tie a knot in the end of your thread and you are ready to start sewing.
  • Step 4Sew them together by stitching around the edge. Leave a gap to stuff your ornament with wadding.
  • Sew a loop of ribbon to the top of your penguin ornament so that he can be hung on your Christmas tree.
  • Step 6Sew a loop of ribbon to the top of your penguin ornament so that he can be hung on your Christmas tree.
  • Step 7Finish sewing the two felt pieces together.
  • Step 8For more information on how to sew take a look at our handy Tips and Techniques category. Here you will find information on all the different types of basic stitches.
  • Step 9Trace around your ornament onto a scrap piece of paper to create a size guide. Use this guide to draw your penguin’s tummy onto white adhesive felt.
  • Step 10Cut out and attach to your ornament.
  • Step 11Cut two feet and a triangle beak from orange adhesive felt and attach to your ornament.
  • Step 12Use fabric glue to attach wiggle eyes. Allow to dry.
  • Step 13Cut a thin strip out of red felt and tie around your penguin’s neck as a scarf.

Materials used in this activity

Felt Squares - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10815
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Wadding - 200g Pack
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CleverPatch Tacky Glue - 250ml
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Product Code: 16494
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Sewing Needles - Sharp - Pack of 6
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