Easy felt needle holders

I thought I'd share some photos (and instructions) for some very simple needle holders that I've been making for the school fair.  They are very fast and easy to whip up and best of only cost about 80 cents per needle holder to create.

Materials required:

Felt, Embroidery cotton, scissors, sewing machine.

Step 1:

Use the templates provided (see below) to cut out X2 large rectangles (exterior of needle holder), X1 small rectangle (inside of needle holder) and X1 bird from felt.

Step 2:

Place one of the large rectangles on your work area and position the felt bird onto the right hand side. Embroider a French knot for the bird’s eye. Alternatively you could use a button or bead.

Step 3: Machine stitch around the edge of the bird to hold into position. Sandwich the two large rectangles together and machine stitch around the outside edge to hold together and also hide the bird stitching.

Step 4: Position the smaller rectangle onto the inside of your needle holder. Machine stitch the exterior and interior together down the centre - you might like to place a pin in the middle as a stitching guide. Alternatively draw a line with a fabric fade pen.

Step 5: Add a selection of pins and needles.

**Template provided: Right hand click and save to 'My Documents'.  Print out onto an A4 sheet until large rectangle measures approximately 21.5cm in length**

Since there were lots of requests for felt food and instructions I'll hopefully load up a few posts for those next week :)

 

Comments

[Amie Taylor]

Thanks Mel, I might just have to make a few of these :o) I am forever loosing needles

[Lisa]

What sweet needle holders. Hope they raise lots of money for the school.

[manuela]

Thanks Mel!
Beautiful idea :)

[Kerry Murray]

great idea Mel.take care Kerry

[Jaki]

Thanks for sharing the "how to" Mel. Love them, I bet they do well at the fete :)

[Sheree]

Such a great idea Mel and so easy too! I'll be making some for sure!

Sheree xx

[sarah]

Love these Mel, i will be having a go at them.
Sarah x

[jody]

Just read the school newsletter and learn't that we will have a fete later this year...so these little babies will come in handy for my "Oh my, what am I going to mass produce" LOL

[Nevis]

Adorable! Wish you'd sell them on Etsy as I don't actually want to make one, but I'd love to have one..!

[Shelly G.]

Very Sweet... I am a softy for birds...Thank you for the pattern...

[Melanie]

Those are lovely as well as useful. I think also they would make a good sewing project for children. Well done.

[Jenn]

These are too cute! Thanks so much for the tutorial and the pattern!

[Melissa]

Oh, I never thought my daughter could make these for her school store. I made one recently for when I go to my white cross meetings and I kept forgetting my sewing needles.

I used pinking shears around the outside edges to give it a fun look. Nice tut.

[Alaluna]

Really nice work!! You'll rock the school fair!
N.

[Kim]

Thanks for sharing these lovelies -- fast, easy, inexpensive, AND with birds -- you rock :)K

[Erika @ peace of my mind]

Thanks for sharing. What a cute idea.

[Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts]

What a great idea & tutorial. They look fantastic.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorials as usual.

[GabiB.]

Thank you for your Idea.It`s very nice!!!!!!!!Greeting from switzerland!!!

[Kate]

Thanks for the tutorial. So cute and easy. I think I can actually manage this with my limited time and skill.

[Gina]

Adorable Mel..and great for kids to make.. I still use the one Rhiannon made for me in Kinder :)
Glad you enjoyed the shop..will have to get there myself! Gx

[rachelmp]

These are really cute Mel. Great quick idea for gifts too x Rachel

[Rhiannon]

These are amazing, and have given me some great inspiration for a birthday present, so thank you :)
Rhiannon x

[christy]

beautiful needlebook project mel! thank you! love the birdie design.

[Lusi :)]

hi Mel :)
thanks for the tutorial on these gorgeous needle holders. i am going to have a crack this weekend at making one.
i can't remember if i emailed you back to say thankyou for the info on the icing. You are a gem :)
Happy Australia Day weekend :)
Lusi x

[Stacy]

Wow, these are so cute. I need to make me one. I keep losing my needles. Thanks for sharing!