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Place the other bird base pattern under your decorated one and start stitching them together using a matching thread, the same color as your felt. Step 8: Leave a small margin (3-5mm is great) and start to sew around the edge of the bird. I like to start from the bottom middle because this will leave me an easy section to sew at the end once I start stuffing the plush. Like any good project book, Folk Embroidered Felt Birds begins with a section on materials. Theres nothing too out of the ordinary here felt (the author recommends a wool / viscose blend); embroidery floss; wire (for legs), filling, ribbon, sequins, wire tape, and other very regular stuff.
Then add a little detail stitching on the tail to create a decorative pattern similar to the wing. Step 7: Completed Spring Easter Bird Design - Make Birds in Different Colors for Other Seasons and Occasions Note that the pin needs to be on the outside of the felt though so you can remove it easily after sewing. If you don't want to make this into an ornament, skip this step. Thread: We used white for stitching around the bird, and different colors for the embroidering on the wings and tail.We’ll send the template straight to your inbox, and let you know when we come out with more free printable patterns! To make the beak, fold the red felt into a triangle by inverting the top 2 corners in then fold it into half. Or you can for a base and attach your bird to it like we did. I love the bright pop of color personally. Grab the Free Printable Felt Bird Pattern The information provided throughout the book is clearly presented and well illustrated. Each fun project should be achievable for anyone with a basic knowledge of stitch and embroidery.
Next, draw a floral or vine pattern onto one of the wing pieces, and draw an eye onto your bird base. Step 3: And if you like this project, why not have a look at our other needle felting posts, including needle felting projects for beginners, our felted cherry keyring tutorial and we love this needle felted teacup pin cushion (also by Gretel!).Enjoy this beginner sewing project which makes up a small and simple bird design. I've turned this into an ornament which can be hung on a tree, a display stand or on the wall.
Here's some color combos I like for birds: blue and lilac, pink and brown, cream and brown, pink and blue. You can also use more natural looking colors too. Enjoy making your tweet bird. DO NOT sew all the way around your design, if you want a plush felt bird ornament. You need to leave a large enough section for stuffing so I recommend sewing from the bottom middle to the beak.And of course, theres a selection of embroidery stitch instructions with step-by-step photos as well. Although we have plenty of printable felt flower patterns in our Etsy shop as well as some woodland themed animal patterns, ocean inspired patterns and even felt sloth patterns, these are the latest printable patterns to be added to the shop.