There are a number of tree softies tutorials around which I used to come up with my tree softies in 3 sizes. Some of them are listed here
- Soft tree pattern
- Lucy Kate Crafts tutorial
- Littlebirds tree pattern
- allsorts felt tree
- Felt Christmas tree pincushion
On the other hand, if you’re interested in an improved version of the softie that sits a lot better, see my Patchwork Christmas tree softie tutorial (photo below). If you’re not interested in the patchwork that’s fine, you can still use the method to produce a tree softie just as easily.
Materials for the old version of my tree softie
Fabric scraps in matching colours
Cutting
Make two triangles with the following measurements:
Large triangle
- Base 6 inches
- Height 9 inches
Cut a rectangle 9 in x 12 in *
Small triangle
- Base 5 7/8 inches
- Height 7 1/2 inches
Cut a rectangle 7 1/2 in x 12 in *
Optional: Larger triangle (see bottom set of trees at the bottom of this tutorial)
- Base 7 inches
- Height 10 inches
Cut one rectangle 14 in x 10 in *
I’m using 2 fabrics for each tree to make the rectangles above. When using 2 fabrics, add 1/4 seam allowance to each side of the fabric.
Stitch fabrics leaving 1/4 seam allowance.
Either cut the rectangles in half or fold in half with right sides together.
Place rectangles on top as a guide and cut using a rotary cutter and a square ruler.
Turn inside out and add any embellishments such as ric rac or leave as is.
Use the cone to draw a circle on carboard and cut. Use the cardboard to cut a felt round.
Place a stone inside to weight the tree, then the cardboard and finally the felt.
Stitch the base to the sides with matching cotton thread.
The fabrics match the my Little Forest wall hanging.
Thanks for the awesome tutorial. I’m going to make these today.
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Lovely, will have a go at these for next Christmas. Found this through Needlework News.
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what an amazing coincidence, this looks just like the christmas tree softie tutorial i posted on my blog in 2009!
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These are absolutely gorgeous !! Too pretty!
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So beautiful! i love it.
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Really love these! Would be so nice to be able to download a printer friendly version!
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