how-to of the day – sewing sequins onto Christmas ornaments – the finished ornament
December 8, 2008 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Home & Living
Hand-made Christmas ornaments make charming little gifts – perfect for tucking into gift baskets or hanging on a package for a friend. I try and create at least one hand-made Christmas ornament for my tree every year – this year, it’s a little felt bird:
This year, I’m using felt and Bettsi McCombs’ lovely “Folk Bird” pattern to make my ornaments. I sewed three sequins onto each wing (using my free tutorial from last week) and sewed each seam using blanket stitch. The eyes are the same beads I used to sew the sequins on.
In one evening I sewed the complete ornament – I think I may make more now!
image: © C Findlay-Harder
Great now I know what to make for the great nieces and nephews next year. Thank you.
Cute! I really like the 3-D effect from the bottom blue piece.