Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

I was looking for an easy sewing craft for Bella. I thought it would be fun for her to learn how to sew. I thought I would start with felt. It's easy to use and we can make some fun things out of felt.  We started with a felt Christmas tree ornament.

Supplies needed:

Green felt

Paper 

Pencil

Needle

Thread 

Optional: buttons, rick a rack, ribbon, sequins, etc. 

Start by folding your piece of paper in half and drawing a (Christmas) tree. Cut out tree, unfold and you have your tree template.

I cut Bella's a little wider than her drawing. 

Trace your tree (using the pencil) onto the felt. Cut tree out. (If making an ornament or pillow, cut out two) 

This is where you let the creative juices flow. Using your buttons, Rick rack, sequins, etc. start sewing them onto the felt tree. 

Felt tree with buttons

Once you have decorated your tree ornament / pillow, it's time to sew the two sides together. We sewed a little ribbon loop at the top so we can hang it from the tree. This was good practice on how to sew.  I hope Bella continues to like sewing.

This makes a wonderful first time sewing project.  Do you like to sew?  What was your first sewing project?