We have a very active toddler in our house. Which means limited options for Christmas decorations this year. We really want to put up a tree, so my mother in law suggested plastic ornaments on the bottom half. Good idea!!?? My husband was flipping though the DwellStudio catalogue and decided that I should make the ornaments. So here is my attempt at a “DwellStudio Inspired” fabric ornament..
My husband loves the ornament. I’m sure Tanner will think it is a ball to throw around. If you saw my post on Wednesday, I initially had no idea what the outcome would be. So I’m happy with the results and I plan to make more!! Hello red fabric. Hello sparkly white.. What do you think?
Materials:
- 1/4 yard of colorful fabric
- Batting – Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece worked great for this project. This is a slightly thinner batting
- Ribbon
- Sewing machine and sewing supplies
- Compass, pen and paper
- Iron and ironing board
Before we get sewing you need to make your pattern. Using your compass, draw a circle with a 5″ diameter. Note that this includes the seam allowance.
Alright let’s get sewing!
Cut out 18 fabric circles and 8 pieces of batting. You might want to cut out a few extras just for screw ups..
Fuse the batting to 8 circles. Place right sides together and sew with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave a 1″ – 1-1/2″ opening to turn right side out. Press seam with an iron.
Notch the seam allowances about every 1/2″.
Turn right side out. Jiggle the seam allowance around so that the circle edge lays smooth.
Press with an iron to lay flat. Turn under the opening and press the seam allowance inwards. Pin if needed. Place into a sewing machine and edge stitch, stitch as closely to the edge as possible.
Lay one circle on top of the other. Place into the sewing machine and stitch together at the center. Back stitch at both ends. Press with an iron. You should have 4 circle sets.
Turn and fold the circle at the stitching line. The stitching line will now be sandwiched and you still have 2 layers of fabric. Press with an iron. This part gets tricky and you may need to play around with the fabric until you get something fun and pretty. I folded the circles one more time, but in the opposite direction. A swirly flowery shape appeared and I decided this would be the pattern for the ornament. Repeat for the other 3 circles sets. Once you have 4 of the same design, add a small piece of ribbon at that top and hand stitch them all together.. Ta- dah!
Happy Sewing!!
This is a terrific ornament for kids to hang and help their parents design. Packing away for the next year will be a breeze
So cute! Not to mention that there are tons of different printed fabric, oh the possibilities…!!
These are so pretty! My aunt & uncle are having a golden anniversary party next weekend, so I might just make them a set of golden ornaments. Thanks!
Hi there!
What a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of DIY Christmas ornaments! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/easy-christmas-ornament-crafts/
Have a great day!
I love your ornament, it is beautiful. Thank you for including tutorial with pictures along every step. I have pinned and may just have to try it out! 🙂
Hi Katie – thank you.I appreciate your stopping by!
What a cool tutorial! I just love this ornament. They would look so cute tied to a couple of packages too! Thanks for linking up to Tell Me Tuesday. I will be featuring you this week!
beautiful … i have grown children, but i like this ornament! I can see using different colors. thanks
Thank you. This is a tutorial where you can just go with it and twist and turn the fabric and see what happens. Have a great week.
Popping over from The Makers link up party! These are so cute! The possibilities are endless with the fabrics you could use.
Thanks Sarah. I agree with you. There are so many fun options for a fabric ornament like this. Hope you decide to make one – Marni
I think those are adorable!
Hi Genie,
Thanks. Super easy to do.. just twist and have some fun. Hope you decide to make one. Let me know how it goes. – Marni
this is lovely!! I want to make a few of these.. I have some scraps of Christmas fabric that would work great! you have been featured this weekend. Come check it out! http://nap-timecreations.com/2014/11/projects-you-can-sew-this-weekend.html