You might have made these drop ornaments from paper before, but I’ll bet you haven’t tried fabric - yet!
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There are lots of pretty ornaments that are made from paper. These drop style are a favorite of mine. But, me being me, I wanted to see if they would work in fabric.
I’m happy to say yes! They hang a little differently due to the weight of the fabric, but it really just gives them more of the drop shape, which is what we are going for anyway.
I made these in two sizes, with the smaller one perfect to hang on the tree at about 4" tall, and the other more of a decor item at about 9" tall.
These are great for using up leftover 2 1/2" strips!
To make this drop ornament you’ll need:
fabric in 3 colors and/or prints
heavy fusible interfacing
perle cotton or other thick craft thread
cord or ribbon for hanging
Cut the following pieces for the smaller tree ornament:
Fabric:
(2) 2 1/2" x 6"
(2) 2 1/2" x 5"
(1) 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Fusible interfacing:
(2) 1" x 5 1/2"
(2) 1" x 4 1/2"
(1) 1" x 4"
Cord or ribbon
(1) 18"
Apply the fusible interfacing on the wrong side of each 1/2" longer fabric piece, 1/4" from one long edge and both short ends.
Fold both short ends on each fabric piece under 1/4" and press.
Keeping the short ends folded, fold both long edges on each fabric piece under 1/4" and press.
Keeping all edges folded under, fold each fabric strip in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and folded edges even. Press.
All the raw edges should be inside at this point. Pin or clip the edges together.
Sew through all layers close to both ends and the double-fold edge on each strip. I sewed mine on the machine, but if you don’t want to see the stitching, hand stitch the edges together using a blind stitch. In either case, press again after stitching.
Stack the strips (1) long, (1) medium, (1) short, (1) medium, and (1) long. Make sure they are even on one end and clip those ends together.
Thread a needle with perle cotton and tie a knot in one end. Hide that knot inside by stitching on one strip 1/2" from the top.
Push the needle through the edge of all strips. And for goodness sake, send me some lotion. 😂
Wrap the thread across one flat side and stitch through all layers on the side opposite the first.
If you have difficulty pulling the needle through several layers like this, I recommend these needle grippers. I always have one nearby when I’m hand stitching.
Wrap the thread around the ornament three or four times. Stitch in between the layers and knot to hide the finishing knot.
The first end should be secured at this point.
Pull the other ends together so they’re even and clip.
Sew the second end the same as the first, 1/2" from the end.
Push cord or ribbon through the center and tie for hanging. Trim as needed before tying if you’d like it shorter.
Hang it up!
To make the larger version, cut the following:
Fabric:
(2) 2 1/2" x 12 1/2"
(2) 2 1/2" x 11"
(1) 2 1/2" x 9 1/2"
Fusible interfacing:
(2) 1" x 12"
(2) 1" x 10 1/2"
(1) 1" x 9"
Cord or ribbon:
(1) 18"
Assemble following the same instructions as the smaller ornament, except sew together about 3/4" away from the ends.
I just love these! Who needs paper when you have pretty fabric?
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