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How to Make Fabric Owls - Free Pattern Template

Use leftover fabric scraps from your sewing projects, and a free printable pattern to make this adorable fabric owl.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Owl
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Sewing Machine

Materials

  • Template
  • Patterned fabric and colored felt
  • Fabric glue
  • Embroidery thread
  • Buttons
  • Fiberfill
  • Crushed walnut shells

Instructions

  • Pick out some coordinating fabrics and felt.
  • Use quilt batting for the owl's belly and all of the white eyes.
  • Sew the owl parts to the right side of one of the body pieces. 
  • Use the sewing machine to sew the belly to the body with a zigzag stitch.
  • You could hand stitch the pieces onto the body, or use fabric glue.
  • Use fabric glue for the beak.
  • Secure the eyes with a little button.
  • Sew around the inner eye with a contrasting color.
  • Match up the two body pieces, with the right sides together.
  • Sew all along the outside edge, leaving the bottom open for turning.
  • Turn right side out and prepare to fill the cavity.  
  • Fill the owl with fiberfill or crushed walnut shell material.
  • Fill the owl's body until it is totally full. 
  • Finish by hand stitching the opening closed.
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