It’s that time of the week again over at Kootoyoo and this week the hunt for a heart continues. There’s one in my picture below.
Creative space
My creative space today is full of pink gingham because I’m sewing lucky pink gingham kittens for a children’s party order.
Here’s how to make one of your own:-
Place two pieces of fabric together of your choice with the fabric pattern on the inside.
Draw your pattern out on paper, cut out and pin to the fabric. In this example, I’ve drawn a kitten.
kitten template
Draw around the template pinned to your fabric and cut out the shape about 1cm outside the line you have drawn.
kitten shape
On the right side of one of the fabric pieces, sew on eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers. You can use thread, buttons, beads, felt etc.
pink gingham fabric kitten templates
Facial features
You can cut and tie the strands and leave as they will be inside the kitten and hidden away.
With the two pieces of the right side of the fabric facing each other on the inside, start to sew a small running stitch all around the outline marked. Remember to leave a hole on one side so that you can turn the kitten the right way out and stuff.
running stitch
Turn the kitten the right way out. You may need to use a pencil to poke the ears and tail into shape. Stuff the kitten and then oversew the gap.
Decorate with a ribbon and there you have it, your very own sweet, pink gingham lucky kitten to keep in your pocket and bring you luck, wherever you go!
Pink Gingham Lucky Kitten
My kitten is approximately 11cm tall and 7cm wide.
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Brilliant tutorial! thank you
Thanks Hannah.
I’m sure the party girls will love them.
Thanks Kirsty. They did look very cute all finished together.
very cute kitty thank you! I see your sweet little heart
Thanks for dropping by and leaving me a comment Linda. Always lovely to receive.
Kittens, pink and gingham! A tutorial after my own heart (sorry about the obvious pun, but it is true).
Awww, thanks Jenifir. I’m on to red check now for some love heart bunting!
Thank you. That’s a very cute little pink kitten. What a great idea to do with a party.
Thanks Julia for dropping by and leaving a comment. I’d have never thought about kittens for a party and making something like that – but it is a really good idea. All the little girls are dressing up as cats – how cute!
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A very sweet little kitten.
Thanks Michelle. It is great of you to drop by and leave a comment.
Pretty kitty! Thanks for the tutorial!
Thanks Michelle for popping into my blog and leaving a comment. Glad you like the lucky kitten!
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