Create a simple and quick bookmark from a piece of felt and a bit of decorative thread. A perfect gift to make in bulk these bookmarks are a quick sew and an easy project for kids to make for their friends or teachers. Create your own shape or use the heart template.
Materials:
- Felt Pieces
- Decorative Thread
- Scissors
- Pinking Sears
Tools:
Steps:
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Cut 2 heart shapes from felt. Be sure to use the corner of your felt pieces as edges must be at a 90 degree angle.
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Place heart pieces together with wrong sides together. Pin/clip and sew along the straight edges using a decorative stitch.
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You can decide what seam allowance to using depending on the stitch you choose - a 1/4" is ideal.
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Pivot at the peak when sewing the edges and backstitch at each end.
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Step 3: (Optional): Use pinking shears to trim all around the heart for an additional decorative element.
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Extras: Feel free to use different shapes so long as one corner has a 90 degree angle.