How to make a small fabric Christmas Tree using Suffolk puffs
by Misha Jepsonmishasview/facebook page
Warning,These are not toys, and should not be
given to children due to choking hazard
You will need fabric, thread, sewing needle, pen and scissorspre-cut circle templates in various sizes ,8 seems like a good number
3 Beads and either ribbon, chord or thread to hang it up
This seems like a good arrangement to use fabric
Place templates on wrong side of fabric (non patterned side)
Draw around templates
Cut out each circle from fabric
You will need a long needle and thread
Use strong thread or double it
Tie knot in end of thread, and starting on wrong side of fabric start to sew using running stitch a little way in from the edge
Adjust size of stitch depending on size of circleThe bigger the circle the longer the stitch can be
When you are near the start, turn the fabric so the right side is now facing you
Pull the thread tight and the fabric will ruff up
Pull both ends of the thread tight and tie a strong knot to keep them together
It will look like this
Now straighten the fabric so it becomes a circle again
Do the same for all circles
Thread ribbon, chord or thread through a1 or 2 beads
Then thread through centre of all puffs ensuring ruff side will be on the top
Start with largest puff, and keep adding layers
The smallest and final puff can be placed upside down to form a neat top
Add a smaller bead to the top and form a loop to hang it up, with a knot, also put a knot at the bottom of the 2 beads