https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/gingham-tree-decorations • Posted by Ryland Peters & Small
You can make these simple tree decorations in pretty red and green gingham fabric and then decorate them with lengths of ribbon to hang from your tree. You could also add some further embellishment in the form of tiny buttons and beads if you wish. If you have time, making enough of these decorations to cover your Christmas tree will create a really stylish look.
You can make these simple tree decorations in pretty red and green gingham fabric and then decorate them with lengths of ribbon to hang from your tree. You could also add some further embellishment in the form of tiny buttons and beads if you wish. If you have time, making enough of these decorations to cover your Christmas tree will create a really stylish look.
Using a template, trace the tree motif onto the piece of paper with the pencil. Cut out the tree template, pin it to the gingham fabric, and cut out the tree shape with the scissors. (Fold the fabric in half so that you can cut out two layers at a time.)
Lay the ribbon trim along the bottom straight edge of the tree on one layer of the fabric, about 3⁄4in (2cm) from the edge, and stitch into position. You can either sew the ribbon to the fabric by hand or use the sewing machine.
With right sides facing stitch the tree shapes together using the sewing machine. Leave an opening of around 3in (8cm) on the bottom straight edge of the fabric to insert the filling. Trim and notch the corners of the fabric and turn to the right side. Cut a length of ribbon, measuring 4in (10cm), fold it in half, and stitch it to the top of the tree to form the hanging loop.
Insert the stuffing into the bottom of the tree shape. Use a pencil or knitting needle to push the stuffing inside the decoration. Stitch the opening closed by hand to finish.