Craft kits - tutorials
Pocket hug
In Your Kit
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2x Felt Heart Shapes
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Cotton Square
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Bondaweb Square
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Thread & Needle
Instructions
This project can be sewn by hand or by machine
​Step 1- Affix Bondaweb
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Draw a shape on to the paper side of the bondaweb, trim it & iron it on to the wrong side of the fabric (with the webbing side down)
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OR select some motifs from the fabric piece, cut them out, leaving a border. Attach the bondaweb to the wrong side of the fabric then trim to desired size (see the photo)
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Step 2 - Add decorative stitching
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Use embroidery stitching to decorate your pocket hug (running stitch is shown in the video) ​
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Use machine stitching, such as a zig zag stitch around the edge of the fabric (shown in photo). You may want to put a piece of paper under the felt to stop it catching in the machine. This can easily be torn off afterwards
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Step 3 - Sew the Pocket Hug
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If sewing by machine, put the pieces right side together & sew round the heart, leaving a gap for turning. Turn through the hole & add stuffing. Sew the hole closed with an invisible mattress stitch (shown in video)
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If sewing by hand, put the pieces wrong side together & sew using a blanket stitch (shown in video). Leave a gap and add stuffing. Continue with the blanket stitch to close the hole
Enjoy your finished project!