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Make a fabric Christmas Decoration
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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, and pre-cut circle templates in various sizes 8 seems like a good number
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
The wooden stem can be a piece of dowling , pushed into and glued into cotton reel,
or a round wooden inch sized piece of wood that has been drilled at the top.
Cut ribbon to fit around the base of the stem
Use glue or double sided tape at both ends and in the middle
Wrap and fix ribbon onto wood
Make a small hole in the centre of each circle the size of your wooden stem
Stack the puffs onto the stem, with the largest at the bottom
You can use fabric of all one colour or use 2 different colours
You can use a similar design to make a hanger using beads