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Gingerbread Christmas Pennant Sewing Pattern
Gingerbread Christmas Pennant Sewing Pattern

Gingerbread Christmas Pennant Sewing Pattern

Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Sophia Palmer
Techniques
Techniques

Applique

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Sophia Palmer
Techniques
Techniques

Applique

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
Download

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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.

About this pattern

Sew Sophia Palmer's four-step festive flag project, featuring a fun gingerbread character.

If you’re looking for a kid-friendly alternative to the timeless Christmas wreath, this fabric and felt pennant makes a fabulous festive choice. It features a scrumptious gingerbread man, topped with a jolly red bow and embroidered buttons, and is finished with a sturdy piece of wooden dowelling that makes it easy to hang up in the playroom.

Essentials

  • Cotton fabric, red holly print
  • Felt: red, beige
  • Embroidery thread, black
  • Baker’s twine, grey
  • Wooden dowelling, 3mm
  • Drill

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    Top sewing tip

    When appliquéing the gingerbread man, use fabric glue to hold it in place whilst you sew.

    Meet the designer

    Sophia Palmer is the owner and creator of Jessalli Handmade, a personalised homewares company based in Dorset. As well as being a passionate sewing tutor, Sophia regularly produces her own patterns, and has created a community of crafters via her social media platforms, blog and YouTube channel.

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