How to Make Felt Strawberries
Cut a top leaf bunch shape from the darker green felt., Draw a small circle from the light green felt., Place the dark felt on top of the strawberry., Done.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut a top leaf bunch shape from the darker green felt.
It's easiest to imagine a five petaled flower shape for this; the "petals" will actually serve as the leaves that you find atop a real strawberry. , This will sit on top of the dark green felt, in the center. , Then place the green felt in the center of the dark felt.
Sew the leaves in place using a single large green cross stitch in the circle felt.
This allows the green leaves to flap up, as they do on a real strawberry.
If desired, you can trim the edges of the strawberry leaves to make them appear a little more raggedy, as in nature.
This is optional. , The felt strawberry can now be displayed, used on another craft project or placed in a basket or box for a gift. -
Step 2: Draw a small circle from the light green felt.
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Step 3: Place the dark felt on top of the strawberry.
Detailed Guide
It's easiest to imagine a five petaled flower shape for this; the "petals" will actually serve as the leaves that you find atop a real strawberry. , This will sit on top of the dark green felt, in the center. , Then place the green felt in the center of the dark felt.
Sew the leaves in place using a single large green cross stitch in the circle felt.
This allows the green leaves to flap up, as they do on a real strawberry.
If desired, you can trim the edges of the strawberry leaves to make them appear a little more raggedy, as in nature.
This is optional. , The felt strawberry can now be displayed, used on another craft project or placed in a basket or box for a gift.
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