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Simple Felt Gingerbread Man Sewing Pattern
Simple Felt Gingerbread Man Sewing Pattern
Simple Felt Gingerbread Man Sewing Pattern
Simple Felt Gingerbread Man Sewing Pattern

Simple Felt Gingerbread Man Sewing Pattern

Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Felt

Designer
Designer
Jane Kharade
Size
Toy Size

Gingerbread man: 24cm x 28cm Christmas tree: 13cm x 22.5cm

Techniques
Techniques

Sewing with Felt

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Felt

Designer
Designer
Jane Kharade
Size
Toy Size

Gingerbread man: 24cm x 28cm Christmas tree: 13cm x 22.5cm

Techniques
Techniques

Sewing with Felt

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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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

This soft gingerbread man is made from a jumper and comes with his own felt Christmas tree.

Brightly-coloured polymer clay has been used to create embellishments, combined with colourful ric rac – this make is bound to bring a little festive cheer to your home this Yuletide!

Essentials

  • Wool jumper or beige wool, 50cm
  • Felt: lime green, 23cm x 30cm; turquoise, scraps; white, scraps
  • Dylon fabric dye, Woodland Brown
  • Embroidery thread, lime green
  • Cutters: round, 10mm; 12mm; 17mm; 22mm; blossom, 15mm; 25mm
  • Ric rac: pink; baby pink; turquoise
  • Ribbon: satin, green, 5mm wide; blue, 10mm
  • Crystals, flat-backed
  • Fabric glue
  • Stuffing
  • Embossing tool
  • Polymer clay: black; turquoise; white; lime; pink; purple
  • Glitter

    Top sewing tip

    Adapt the project by substituting the polymer clay elements for sewn felt shapes for a child-friendly version.

    Meet the designer

    Jane Kharade is a British sewing designer celebrated for her beginner-friendly patterns. Her designs are characterised by an emphasis on decorative details, such as embroidery, hand-dyed fabric and polymer clay details.

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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.

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