Door Bells

Fabric doorbells sewn from scraps of Christmas material.

Approximate Time: One hour

Supplies:

• scraps of Christmas fabric
• rick rack braid
• 1/2 inch pompoms
• ribbon for bow
• sewing machine

Instructions:

1. For each bell, with cloth folded right sides together, cut two of pattern A. from contrasting colors, and cut one of pattern B.


 

2. Place B right side up on one A piece, aligning bottoms. Machine baste in place.

3. Using matching thread, sew rick rack braid over top basting line. Sew a second piece of rick rack along bottom basting line.

4. Place second A piece on top of first A piece, right sides together and stitch around outside of bell, leaving open between arrows on one side. Trim seam at curves. Turn right side out through opening and press.

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5. Slip stitch opening shut. Sew or glue half inch pompoms in place.

6. Arrange bells as shown and tack together by hand on the back.

7. Make a thread loop on the back for hanging and sew a ribbon bow to the front.

By preserver from Manitoba