- Mar 6

Storybook Felt Panel SAL: Week 1

Teach, play and act out the complete fairytale story of Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother, and of course, the wolf through my Storybook Felt Doll & Bag set! This felt panel project creates an adorable Grandmother's Cottage, which converts into a keepsake bag with fun flaps to explore and store the dolls inside. The felt shapes can be simply cut out, or you can do basic sewing and add embellishments through hand-embroidery!

Week 1: Prepare and Cut

Week 1 is for gathering our materials and roughly cutting our doll shapes! This week, I am sharing details for the supplies you need, how to organize and store your project for the SAL, how to cut out shapes, and tips for making this project with children. Watch the video, below, as I welcome you to the SAL!

Download the Storybook Panel Instructions

Needed Supplies:

•(1) To Grandmother’s House Storybook Felt Panel

See a list of shops carrying it here (scroll down on a page a little)

Optional Supplies:

•(2) packages of Heat N Bond Craft Extra Firm Non-Woven Fusible

•36" x 48" basic, white craft felt for back of dolls

•Embroidery floss for embellishments

•Hand sewing needle and thread

•Plastic Snaps (or Velcro) for bag closure

•Scrap of batting for handle of bag

•1/2" non-fraying ribbon for bag tags

•Pinking shears

Instructions for Week 1

Roughly cut out all the doll and accessory pattern pieces. If you're using Craft Extra Firm Fusible, also roughly cut out pieces to back each pattern shape.

Share on Social Media So We Can Cheer Each Other On!

Share your progress on social media using the hashtag #storybookfeltpanel and TAG me with the "@" symbol @sewastory_jenniferlong, so I can cheer you on!

You can also click on the image to download this graphic! Then you can share on social media to let others know you're sewing along with the Storybook Panel Sew-Along.

Sew-Along Details

This SAL is fully supported, with tips and tricks and all the organization you will need to just relax and enjoy all the fun sewing. We'll share weekly blog posts, emails, social media posts, and videos to make sure you have everything you need to have success sewing the Storybook Felt Panel. If you haven't already, sign up for SAL communication at the link below.