MAKE - SCRAPPY BIRD TUTORIAL

SCRAPPY VINTAGE BIRD

Do you want to make one of these really tweet birds?

Follow the instructions below.............Kx

 This paper pattern is A4 so if you can copy and paste to fit an A4 great, if you can't email me @ sewsimple@hotmail.co.uk and i'll email you back with it,

 First cut out your pieces of fabric 2 for the bird, 2 for the wings & 1 bottom strip.

Put a mark on both bird pieces where I have written mark.

I have used unbleached cotton / linen and vintage floral fabric from one of my FQ bundles.

 Place the wings where you thing best, and at this point embellish or do any thing you want to your bird, before we sew it together. Sew the wings on. I want mine to fray.

 Starting with one bird piece place your long bottom strip tip on the mark (as shown on the top picture)
Pin if you want, I have pinned to show you but find it easier to work without pins and the pieces are so small.

 I sew only 1/4 inch from the edge..If you have a bigger seam then the bird will be smaller, otherwise you can just enlarge you bird pattern to size bird you want

 One side sewn and it will look like this

 Next attach the other side in the same way, once sewn your bird should look like this.

Next flatten, line up the beak and tail, sew from where you see the cotton stitches under the beck to the cotton stitches under the tail (leaving 1 to 2 inch gap on its neck/back to turn fabric).

 No need to buy a load of polyfill, plus I wanted these birds to be a bit more organic, so I have stuffed them with fabric scraps.

 One stuffed bird, ready to be hand sewn shut.

Last add some button eyes.

 Scrappy Bird 1

 Scrappy Bird 2

Scrappy Bird 3

BIRD BAGS

I have had a couple of marathon sewing days and the first project was these three simple tote bags and applique birds!
My real aim for the tote bags is to sell cheap at the craft fairs and markets so I may make a profit and hopefully fingers crossed most people find the totes handy for the handbag.





Now I have done trees toes and bird bags (sorry my hubby things I have finally lost the plot!) I'll have to come up with another one to ryme with carrier, and all I can think of a cat, and I am not so sure, so if anybody else has a corny one, I am all ears!!






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