Create your own festive Matryoshka to have as a Christmas decoration or gift for a loved one.
You will need:
The Craft Cotton Co Christmas FQ Set
Calico or similar neutral fabric
Trimmings, Lace, Buttons & Bows
Felt (For Hair)
Step 1
Create a template of The Matryoshka Doll onto some paper or card. Add the basic details for later.
Step 2
Draw round the template onto the calico.
Step 3
Begin to add the detail. Cut out the required shapes from the set of FQ’s choosing the patterns for each part of the Matryoshka Doll. You can add a circle for the face or cut one out from the headscarf allowing the calico underneath to show and become the face.
Step 4
Sew the individual bits to secure down onto the calico. Any delicate bits can be hand sewn, like the Hair, decorative Lace, Buttons & Bows
Step 5
Add some felt for Hair, Embroider the eyes, nose and lips. You can add Rosy cheeks with Powder Blusher and a cotton bud.
Step 6
When all of the sections are sewn, cut another outline from the calico, then pin R/S to R/S.
Step 7
Sew around the edge. Turn inside out carefully pushing out the shape & Stuff with toy filling. I leave a little flap in the bottom so I can tuck it in once stuffed to create a neat finish.
Add decorative detail and a contrasting ribbon to hang.
I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial, if you do follow it and create your own little Festive Matryoshka, please share with me on instagram @bobbincottagebodkin
Made by Nicola Hills for The Craft Cotton Company 2018