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Home Sewing Patterns Christmas Penguin Stocking Sewing Pattern

Christmas Penguin Stocking Sewing Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Carolyn Letten

Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide

Download

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Carolyn Letten

Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

Decorate your mantelpiece with Carolyn Letten's present-bearing penguin.

We’re very sure, here at Sew HQ, that this delightful penguin will become a festive favourite this Christmastime; sewn in a modern navy and grey colour scheme, topped with bright pops of neon, this stocking will see you practising applique, topstitching, and machine embroidery.

Essentials

Fabric: silver metallic linen, cotton, navy, spot print, chevron print, silver sequin, white lace
Felt scraps: pale pink, black, yellow
Pom-pom trim, fluorescent yellow
Ribbon, fluorescent pink grosgrain: wide, narrow
Wadding
Water-soluble pen

Top sewing tip

Add blush to the cheeks using a soft crayon or make-up pencil, blending gently.

Meet the designer

Owner of The Bobbin Bird, Carolyn Letten works from her Scarborough studio creating textile art inspired by the beautiful Yorkshire Coast & Moors. She also teaches free motion machine embroidery workshops and is a freelance designer for creative publications.

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How to access the pattern

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Safety disclaimer

Projects and toys with small parts are not suitable for children under three years of age. Ensure all elements included in the sewing process are sewn on securely, including eyes, buttons and embellishments. If in doubt, please omit them. Never leave your child unattended with toys or projects.