If you are like me, you have a ton of fabric scraps saved up for some rainy day project. Probably way more scraps than you will ever really get around to using.
But I really love some of the smaller pieces of fabric I have. Some were pretty expensive so I only bought a fat quarter to begin with.
I made this little mermaid doll for Birdie for Christmas using up some of my favorite scraps. She only took me about a couple hours to sew together and she didn't cost me a cent.
If you would like to make your own little mermaid, here is what you will need:
Scraps of fabric in three different patterns
Enough felt for the head and arms with a different color for the hair
Embroidery floss for the eyes and for the hair
Polyester filling
Beads for necklace if you want one
Two pom poms if you want them
Sewing machine
I gave a couple options to the hair because Birdie's best friend Emerson has an afro and her mother might make her one too. Don't be afraid to alter the pattern to match the little girl you are sewing it for.
And again, don't use cheap felt! It will make a big difference. If you can't find good felt, use cotton.
Happy sewing!
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14 comments:
you are just a crafty superhero this Christmas!! She is lovely, I love the eyes and hair, so sweet!! Birdie will just adore her, wish I could see her face when she opens it :)
Thank-you, she is gorgeous. Your kids are very blessed. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Omgosh! You never cease to amaze me....everytime you post one of your creations...I am in awe. So talented and so original...
So much fun! I love the fabric that you used!
That is just wonderful. I'm thinking something to add to your etsy shop...
I just found this tutorial after my daughter begged me for a mermaid lovey this morning. I'm new to softies but I will give it a go! You're mermaid is gorgeous :)
http://mysticmandy.blogspot.com/
So I decide to do this for my niece but when the pattern was finish downloading it had no hair patterns.Um do you think I could get a link for them or something.
Aw, the pattern link is broken. Is it somewhere else Ic and download it? She's adorable!
Is this pattern still available?
Can you send me the pattern? I can make a hair pattern and send it to you.
Do you still have the pattern?
Do you still have the pattern?
I hope someone has this pattern. I really like it and need it real soon.
Where can I get the pattern please the link does not work. Can someone please help
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