SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
- 2yd Black Cotton Fabric
- 1/2yd White Cotton Fabric
- 1/2yd Orange Cotton Fabric
- 1 pkg Poly-fil
- 2yds Fusible Fleece
- Heat & Bond
- Thread
- Basic Sewing Supplies
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
- Cut 2 patterns from black fabric and fusible fleece, adding 1" around for seam.
- Fuse fleece to back of black fabric.
- Cut one 1.5" x 10" piece from black fabric for antenna.
- Fold antenna in half lengthwise, press. Keep folding until you have a piece that is approximately 1/4" wide.
- Using straight stitch or zigzag, sew the length of the strip a few times to stiffen the antenna.
- Cut in half. Set aside.
- Fuse the heat and bond to back of orange and white fabric.
- Trace the markings from the pattern to the orange and white fabric and cut out pieces.
- Mark front of butterfly for placement following the pattern.
- Applique the butterfly markings to front following pattern placement.
- Add the additional stitching to the center body of butterfly.
- Pin the two antennas to top of butterfly.
- With RST, pin back to front and sew around leaving an opening for turning.
- Turn and stuff.
- Stitch opening closed.