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Let's make some fabric Crows!
These soft-sculpture Crows have quilting on wings and tail to give the look of feathers. They are much easier to make than they look, and the Pattern and Instructions are written for any level of sewist.
You can find both a PDF sewing pattern and in-the-hoop designs for embroidery machines here at Ballyhoo Creations. The sewing pattern makes a 13" Crow, while the Embroidery Machine designs make a 10" and 15" version. You may resize however you like. And each pattern includes both a Standing and Flying Version of the Crow cloth figures.
The free video is provided in ADDITION to the Photo Instructions in your download. Plus the PDF Instructions can be zoomed in when viewed on a computer or tablet so you can see all the details in the photos.
Video Tutorial Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:43 Stitching with Embroidery Machine
02:39 Stitching with Sewing Machine
04:26 Cut and Turn
06:10 Wired Bird Legs
07:44 Stuffing and Tail
08:22 Attach Wings
09:41 Eyes and Thighs
Tools & Materials:
More details can be found in your Instructions document. Some of these links may be affiliate links where I will earn a small bounty if you purchase after clicking. This does NOT affect the price you pay. :-)
Tools
Embroidery Machine or Sewing Machine
Sharp Scissors
Hemostats or other tool for turning
Long doll needles and strong thread
Pins or clips for holding fabric
Fabric marking pen or chalk
Tape measure or ruler
(optional) fabric glue
(optional) needle nose pliers with wirecutter
Crow Sewing or ITH Pattern (below)
Materials
Black fabric - fleece preferred but anything can work
• Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, (Sulky® Tear-Easy™ works well)
Wing and tail stiffener such as • Annie’s™ Soft & Stable™ foam interfacing or light quilt batting
Sewing Thread for top and bobbin
Fiber fill
Glass beads for eyes
(optional) floral tape, electrical tape, and paint for feet