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 2 : Make Felt Dolls
Week 2 is for making our felt dolls! This week, I am sharing ideas for embellishing your felt dolls with embroidery stitches and tips for sewing and cutting out your dolls. Watch the video, below, to learn more!
Instructions for Week 2:
1.Optional: Embellish the Felt Doll with any hand embroidery details or sew on sequins or buttons. Caution: Be aware of age appropriateness for any added embellishments.
2. Layer a Felt Doll, optional Craft Extra Firm Non-Woven Stabilizer, and white craft felt right sides out. Cut out the stabilizer and backing felt generously around each shape and pin in place.
3. Using a coordinating thread color, sew in the marked seam allowance with a shortened stitch length (1.5- 2mm). Note both 1/4" and 1/2" seam allowances are given for age and skill level options.
4. Trim the stabilizer and the backing felt to match the top printed Felt Doll outline with even, smooth scissor cuts. (Use a sharp, small pair of fabric scissors).
5. Repeat this step for all the Felt Doll Characters, Animals, and Accessories.
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.
March 6 - Week 1: Preparation & Cutting
March 13 - Week 2: Adding Details & Making the Felt Dolls
March 20 - Week 3: Preparing the Bag & Embellishments
March 27 - Week 4: Finishing the Bag & Special Touches
Size: 36” x 69”
Techniques: Basic cutting, sewing, and hand-embroidery skills
Difficulty: Beginner
I can't wait to see your Storybook Felt Panel projects! Thanks so much for sewing along with us!
-- Jennifer
