Aug 14

Santa's Felt Panel SAL: Week 2

The Santa's Workshop Felt Panel is perfect for having fun with the little ones in your life while preparing for the holiday season! Sew, teach, play, and act out the bustling activity of Santa’s Workshop, the elves, and all of the holiday helpers.

Week 2: Adding Details & Making the Felt Dolls

Week 2 is for making our felt dolls! Watch the video below, as I share how to make the Santa's Workshop Felt Panel alongside Misty from Missouri Star!

Download the Santa's Workshop Panel Instructions

Needed Supplies:

•(1) Santa's Workshop Felt Panel

See a list of shops carrying it here (scroll down on a page a little)

Optional Supplies:

(2) pkgs Craft Extra Firm Non-Woven Stabilizer
36” x 48” Basic, white craft felt for back of dolls
Embroidery Floss for embellishments
Hand sewing needle and thread
Plastic snaps (or velcro) for bag closure
Batting scrap for bag handles
1/2"non-fraying ribbon for bag tags
Pinking shears
Embellishments such as sewn-on sequins or buttons

Instructions for Week 2

1.Optional: Embellish the Felt Doll with any hand embroidery details or sew on sequins or buttons. Caution: Be aware of age appropriateness for any added embellishments.

2. Layer a Felt Doll, optional Craft Extra Firm Non-Woven Stabilizer, and white craft felt right sides out. Cut out the stabilizer and backing felt generously around each shape and pin in place.

3. Using a coordinating thread color, sew in the marked seam allowance with a shortened stitch length (1.5- 2mm). Note both 1/4" and 1/2" seam allowances are given for age and skill level options.

4. Trim the stabilizer and the backing felt to match the top printed Felt Doll outline with even, smooth scissor cuts. (Use a sharp, small pair of fabric scissors).

5. Repeat this step for all the Felt Doll Characters, Animals, and Accessories.

Share on Social Media So We Can Cheer Each Other On!

Share your progress on social media using the hashtag #santasworkshopfeltpanel and TAG me with the "@" symbol @sewastory_jenniferlong, so I can cheer you on!

You can also click on the image to download this graphic! Then you can share on social media to let others know you're sewing along with the Santa's Workshop Panel Sew-Along.

Sew-Along Details

This SAL is fully supported, with tips and tricks and all the organization you will need to just relax and enjoy all the fun sewing. We'll share weekly blog posts, emails, social media posts, and videos to make sure you have everything you need to have success sewing the Santa's Workshop Felt Panel. If you haven't already, sign up for SAL communication at the link below.