Put this on your craft to do list! Make a felt pincushion that is a cute
little fish. This one is cute
enough for Mom but also manly enough for a Father’s Day craft project.
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Here’s how:
1. Draw, then
cut out a fish shape on paper.
Mine is about 6” long.
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3. On the two
sides that will be the top of the fishes body, use pinking shears to give a
jagged effect.
4. By hand or
machine with wrong sides together sew the pieces together to form the
body. Use a 1/8” seam allowance
that will protrude and give him some dimension.
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6. Before you
stitch up the remaining bit, use some sparkly embroidery floss to make
eyes. I like to use a French knot
but use your imagination and see what happens.
7. Finish
stitching the body.
8. Take a bit
of ribbon (about 5-6” will do) and tie tightly so that the tail fans out.