Tutorial - Felt Food (egg & orange slices)

Here's the first felt food tutorial for those that asked.  I'll try and do one every week (for a few weeks) until I've covered all the food you asked for.

These are really simple to create and most importantly very fast to sew and  I think teamed with a little felt (or fabric) bag to hold the food they would make gorgeous, economical gifts for little ones - especially with Christmas only 6 months away.  I'm planning on making a bag at some stage to hold Bella's food - if you would a tutorial on that too, let me know here and I'll work on one. 

To begin right hand click on the template below and save to 'my documents'.  You can then print out the template on a4 paper and cut out your felt food pieces ready to begin.  The small circle should measure (when printed) approximately 5cm in width - but remember, this is only a guide - your food can be any size :)  I've included two different sized/shaped eggs for you.

Step 1:

Decide on how many eggs and orange slices you would like to make.  For each egg you will need to cut out (from felt) X2 egg whites (using white felt) and X1 yolk (using yellow felt).  For each orange slice you will need to cut out X1 large circle (using orange felt) and X1 small circle (using yellow felt).  Ofcourse you can vary the colours however you like, mine are only a guide.

Step 2:

Let's begin with the egg.  Position the yolk onto the felt and start machine stitching around the circle until you are about two thirds of the way around.

Step 3:

With a little stuffing, stuff the yolk - push it in nicely until it is a slightly rounded shape. It helps to lift up the machine foot while you are stuffing.

Step 4:

Holding everything into position, finish sewing around the yolk.

Step 5:

Position the other egg white directly behind the one (that you've just sewed) and machine stitch around the outer edge to hold both whites together.  If there is any overhang of felt once finished, simple trim it off with the scissors.

Here we go with the orange slices:

Step 1:

Fold the large orange circle in half and machine stitch around the curve to hold both sides together.

Step 2:

Pin the yellow felt circle onto the orange one (as shown here in the picture).

Step 3:

Machine stitch this into position.  I found it easier to stitch the middle line of the orange slice first - it helps hold everything into place.  Follow the rough diagram on the template sheet to see where all stitching lines on the orange slice should be and sew accordingly.  Trim off any felt overhang to complete the orange slice.

Easy peasy, you're done :)

Comments

[lis]

Thanks for the tutorial, i think my nieces will love these!

i finally finished my blanket its on my blog!

[jacqui jones]

ooooer, ive been stitching all day and now ive got a new thing to go do...thanks for doing this your a doll

hey go check my blog, u would be surprised what stitching a few dishclothes turned into at our house today hehe

[Christy]

Great tutorial!

[Jaki]

OMGosh Mel, you are so good to take time out of your busy life to put these tutorials together!!
Thankyou :)

[Liesbeth - Belgium]

Hi there, I just discovered your blog through the Ohdeedoh archives, which featured your amazing Fabric Cubby House. It's been bookmarked already. I will definitely be returning. Love the felt stuff!
Groetjes from Belgium,
Liesbeth

[dayna]

These are so sweet. Thanks for the great photo tutorial...very easy to follow. I will have to try some of these!!

[Melanie]

Lovely felt food.

Thanks for the home made washing powder recipe. I'll have to track down some UK lux flakes. The top brands can be £5.80 ish for a box of 48 tablets/cubes 24 washes. Wow they must be making some money. You can also use a drop of essential oil in your conditioner compartment to give a lovely smell to your washing.

[Alicia]

Thank you so much! I'm so excited I'll be doing a set for my son as well as my niece and nephew for Christmas! And the bag sounds great!

[Jessica]

I love the little felt foods. I have been wanting to make some. Your tutorial was great and will definitely help me get started!

[Ravenhill]

These are the cutest little felt goodies! I love it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents!
~Emily in Norway

[Jill Geraghty-Groves]

Mel you are just soooo inspiring!
xxJillGG

[Sofi]

Mel, thank you for sharing your tutorial on the felt foods and soap.

I remember my mum making her own laundry soap~ I realy should give it a try!

[Rach Wyndham]

You know what Mel - I dont sew.
No urge, no machine - no way no how.

But woman you make me want to sew!

[Lissy]

You have been so busy wiht all sorts of stuff in the last month while I have been offline! Love love love the felt food :)

[Laura]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! How cute are these and how much fun to make! I can't wait to get started! And YES! I would love a tutorial for a bag to hold the food.

Excellent Christmas gift idea~ and it's good to start planning now :)

[Mom Raggs aka Joan in IL]

Melissa, Love the felted food. Am making them for my great granddaughter. Am sending them to her in Idaho. Her daddy is in the Air Force ther. Thank you so much for the tutorial.

Mom Raggs aka Joan in IL

[Tammy Templeton]

heehee these are so cute :0)
Thanks Mel
xxTam

[Kerry Murray]

Mel they are fab i will have to have ago at these for my dd.take care Kerry xx

[Beth]

Mel they are beautiful : )

[Beth]

Meant to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY for TOMORROW (5TH) Melissa... :)

[Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts]

Hi Melissa, I'm so far behind with my blog comments. I love all your latest post. Great felt food, what a great idea and great tutorial.

[Jill]

Thanks for the tutorial. The food likes like it will be a lot of fun to make and for kids to play with. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[Jill]

Oh is it your birthday? Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day and some yummy birthday treats!

[Susuko]

Hello, Melissa!
Thank you for this tut - it´s great for a little girls kitchen!
I´ll look at your blog for more food-ideas, Bye,
Susuko.

[christy]

I heard it's your birthday! Happy happy birthday! All the best.xx