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Handsew Felt Food
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Difficulty Level
Beginner
Equipment Needed
Description
This pattern allows you to hand sew a wide selection of felt food that is guaranteed to keep your children occupied. Foods included are vegetables, fruits, meat, bread and many more.
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- +Preparation
- We will not be finishing the edges so you need a fabric that will NOT fray (e.g. felt, fleece).
- Stuffing, poly-fil for stuffing inside the finished toy. Make sure to use a filling which is non-flammable, and age & safety appropriate for the person who will be using or receiving the toy.
- The amounts listed below are for sewing one piece. Multiply the total by the number of pieces you would like to create.
- You can do it in any colors you like, but if you want it to be like the colors in the cover photo, you will need the following colors:
- OPTIONAL Embroidery floss
- OPTIONAL Glass seed beads for the fruit seeds
- OPTIONAL Fusible webbing e.g. Pellon 805 Wonder-Under – approximately ½ yard will be sufficient for all pieces.
- OPTIONAL Midweight fusible woven interfacing e.g. Pellon SF 101 Shape Flex – ¼ of a yard is sufficient for all pieces.
- OPTIONAL Ultra-firm heavyweight stabilizer e.g. Peltex 72 – approximately ¾ yard is enough for all of the pieces.
- Thread to match
Project OverviewHandsew Felt Food
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Pick and choose from our selection of scrumptious looking felt food. Pair the custard tartlet with whipped cream and add as many pieces of fruit as you desire. If you’re still ‘hungry’, stitch up a plate with an open sandwich. These are sure to bring hours of fun to your little ones, keeping them entertained in the kitchen!
Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.
Please read the full instructions before getting started.
Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.
Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
SizingSize Range
Craft
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Width
Height
Custard Tartlet
2.50
2.50
Strawberry Slice
2.00
0.75
Apple Slice
3.00
1.00
Kiwi Wedge
2.20
1.00
Banana Slice
1.40
1.50
Mandarin Orange Wedge
1.75
1.10
Whip Cream
0.75
0.75
Pineapple Chunk
1.00
1.40
Slice of Bread
4.00
4.75
Meat Slice
3.00
4.50
Cheese Slice
3.50
3.50
Lettuce Leaf
2.80
4.40
Tomato Slice
3.00
3.00
Tortilla Chip
2.25
2.50
Plate
7.50
7.50
Materials and ToolsFabric Estimates (9×12 inch Felt Sheet)
Pattern
Qty
Custard Tartlet
1x Yellow
Strawberry Slice
Scraps (Red & Pink)
Apple Slice
Scraps (Red, Beige & Black)
Kiwi Wedge
Scraps (Shades of Green)
Banana Slice
Scrap of Yellow
Mandarin Orange Wedge
Scrap of Orange
Whip Cream
Scrap of White
Pineapple Chunk
Scrap of Yellow
Slice of Bread
1x Beige, plus scrap of Brown
Meat Slice
1x Pink/Brown
Cheese Slice
1x Yellow
Lettuce Leaf
0.5x Green
Tomato Slice
0.5x Red
Tortilla Chip
0.25x Yellow
Plate
3x Any color
You will also need:
Tools needed are needle, pins, iron, disappearing ink pen, cutting mat, and rotary cutter/scissors. You do not need a sewing machine, or a serger/overlocker, for this pattern.
Printing Your PatternSettings
The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.
Print at 100%.
On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.
Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.
Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.
Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!
+US Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the US Files
Pattern Custard Tartlet and Fruit Set 2-5 Plated Sandwich 4-8 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Pattern Custard Tartlet and Fruit Set 2-5 Plated Sandwich 4-8 Cutting InstructionsCut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.
Cutting Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below:
Banana Slice
Outer Slice
(Cut 1 per slice)Pineapple Chunk
Outer Slice
(Cut 1 per slice)Slice of Bread
Crust
(Cut 2 mirror pair per slice)Cheese Slice
Slice
(Cut 2 per slice)Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
0.5
4.7
0.5
4.7
17.5
0.5
3.5
3.4
Cutting Checklist:
The cut chart below is for one of each felt food piece. Multiply each piece by the quantity you would like to make.
NOTE – Please see the Preparation step for pieces needing fusible webbing/interfacing. It is easier to prepare them this way before cutting out the pattern pieces.
Option
What pattern pieces you’ll need
Custard Tartlet and Fruit Set pieces
Custard Tartlet
● Custard – Fabric Cut 2, Stabilizer – Cut 1
● Inner Tartlet Crust – Cut 1
● Outer Tartlet Crust – Cut 1
Strawberry Slice
● Outer Wedge – Cut 1
● Wedge Slice – Cut 2 (1x mirror image pair)
● Inner Wedge – Cut 2, Fusible Webbing – Cut 2
Apple Slice
● Outer Wedge – Cut 1
● Wedge Slice – Cut 2 (1x mirror image pair)
● Seeds – Cut 4, Fusible Webbing -Cut 4
Kiwi Wedge
● Outer Wedge – Cut 1
● Wedge Slice – Cut 2 (1x mirror image pair)
● Inner Wedge – Cut 2, Fusible Webbing – Cut 2
Banana Slice
● Slice – Cut 2
● Outer Slice – Cut 1
Mandarin Orange Wedge
● Outer Wedge – Cut 1
● Wedge Slice – Cut 2 (1x mirror image pair)
Whip Cream
● Cream – Cut 1
Pineapple Chunk
● Outer Slice – Cut 1
● Chunk – Cut 2
Plated Sandwich pieces
Slice of Bread
● Bread Slice – Fabric Cut 2 (1x mirror image pair), Stabilizer – Cut 2 (1x mirror image pair)
● Crust – Cut 1
Meat Slice
● Slice – Fabric Cut 2, Interfacing -Cut 1
Cheese Slice
● Slice – Fabric Cut 2, Stabilizer – Cut 1
Lettuce Leaf
● Leaf – Fabric Cut 2, Interfacing – Cut 1
Tomato Slice
● Slice – Fabric Cut 2, Stabilizer – Cut 1, Interfacing Cut 1
Tortilla Chip
● Chip – Fabric Cut 2, Interfacing – Cut 1
Plate
● Plate – Fabric Cut 2, Stabilizer – Cut 1,
● Outer Rim – Cut 1, Fusible Webbing – Cut 1
- + Instructions
- PATTERN MARKINGS – If you are creating the Lettuce Leaf/Tomato Slice, transfer pattern markings onto both pieces.
- FUSIBLE WEBBING – Draw Strawberry Wedge Inner, Apple Slice Seeds, Kiwi Wedge, and Plate Outer Rim onto Fusible Webbing. Use manufacturer’s instructions to apply.
- INTERFACING – Draw Meat, Lettuce Leaf and Tortilla Chip onto Interfacing. Apply according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- STABILIZER – Cut Custard Tartlet Stabilizer, Bread Main pieces, Cheese, Tomato and Plate pieces. Trim all but Tartlet pieces by ⅛ inch. Apply using manufacturer’s instructions.
- CUSTARD TARTLET – Whipstitch Custard pieces together, lightly stuff, finish stitching. Center Inner Tartlet Crust over the Custard and use a Ladder Stitch to attach them together. Put the Stabilizer in the middle of the Outer Tartlet Crust and lay the Custard and Inner Tartlet Crust piece over the top, stitch with Running Stitches. Create fluted edge by gently pinching the Inner Tartlet Crust and Outer Tartlet Crust pieces together, stitch with a running stitch. Continue around.
- STRAWBERRY SLICE – Place Inner Wedge onto Wedge Slice, stitch Straight Stitches around Inner Wedge, change thread colors and stitch Straight Stitches around again. Stitch Wedge Slices together with a Blanket Stitch. On the Outer Wedge stitch French Knots across. Attach the Outer Wedge to the Wedge Slice pieces with Blanket Stitches.
- APPLE SLICES – Use Straight Stitches to attach the Apple Seeds to both sides of the Wedge Slice. Use a Whipstitch to stitch the Wedge Slices together. Open the Wedge Slices and stitch the Outer Wedge with Whipstitches, stuff, finish stitching.
- KIWI WEDGE – On both Wedge Slices Stitch the Wedge Inner piece on with varying length Straight Stitches. In between the Straight Stitches, stitch French Knots. Stitch the Wedge Slices together using Whipstitches. Open the Wedge Slices and stitch the Outer Wedge with Whipstitches, stuff, finish stitching.
- SLICE OF BANANA – On both Slices stitch a Straight Stitch, then a French Knot. Repeat 2 more times. Stitch the Outer Slice to the Slice with a Whipstitch. Attach the other Slice to the opposite side, stuff, finish stitching.
- MANDARIN ORANGE WEDGE – Using Backstitches, stitch the embroidery onto both Wedge Slices. Stitch the Wedge Slices together using Whipstitches. Open the Wedge Slices and stitch the Outer Wedge with Whipstitches, stuff, finish stitching. Using Backstitches, stitch the embroidery stitches across the Outer Wedge.
- WHIP CREAM – Put the needle through each piece at the top edge, lay each piece on top of the previous piece. Pull the thread taut, tie the thread off.
- PINEAPPLE CHUNK – Stitch the Straight Stitches along the short bottom edge of the Chunk. Attach the Outer Slice to the Chunk using a Blanket Stitch. Attach the Outer Slice with a blanket stitch.
- PLATED SANDWICH – Use a Whipstitch to attach the Bread to the Crust. Place the second Slice on top of the stitched slice. Align, stitch then stuff. Close the gap with a Whipstitch.
- MEAT SLICE – Stitch the Meat pieces together using a Whipstitch.
- CHEESE SLICE – Use a Whipstitch to stitch the Cheese slice together.
- LETTUCE LEAF – Stitch Backstitches on both sides of the Leaf. Stitch Leaf pieces together using a Blanket Stitch.
- TOMATO SLICE – Use a Backstitch to stitch the lines onto both Tomato Slices. Stitch the seeds using a Single Chain stitch, repeat. Use a Blanket Stitch to finish the edges of the Tomato Slice.
- TORTILLA CHIP – Use a Whipstitch to stitch the Tortilla Chip pieces together.
- PLATE – Layer the pieces: Plate, Stabilizer, Plate, Fusible Interfacing, Outer Rim piece. Iron pieces together. Finish the outer edges of the Plate using a Blanket Stitch. Stitch the Outer Rim to the Plate using a Ladder Stitch.
Quick Glance Cheat SheetApproximately ⅛ to ¼ inch seam allowance included
Preparation –
Sewing –
0 . PreparationSeam Allowance
⅛ to ¼ inch seam allowance included
0.0We recommend using embroidery floss for these hand stitches. Use two strands from a six-strand embroidery floss so when both strands are threaded through the needle and folded over, the two strands will become 4 strands.
1 . Attaching Thread1.1Thread the needle and tie a knot in the end of the thread.
On the inside of one of the fabric pieces, put the needle through a tiny bit of fabric.
1.2Pull the thread almost all the way to the knot. Stop pulling, split the thread close to the knot creating a gap then slip the needle through the gap.
1.3Pull the thread taut. The thread should now be knotted to the fabric.
NOTE – Tying the thread to the fabric this way will prevent the knot from coming through the fabric as you stitch.
1.4Put the needle through to the right side or underside of the fabric depending on which side of the fabric the needle needs to be on for the next step.
2 . Backstitch2.0Backstitches are used for outlining or adding fine detail.
2.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Pull the needle to the right side of the fabric close to the raw edge, or at the point you want to start your stitches. Pull the thread to the right side.
2.2Push the needle down about ⅛ inch away, pulling the thread all the way through. This will create a small stitch.
2.3Push the needle back up about ⅛ inch away, pulling the thread all the way through, creating a gap from the first stitch.
2.4Push the needle back into the same hole as step 2.2, pulling the thread all the way through. This will close the gap and complete the first backstitch.
2.5Repeat steps 2.2 to 2.4 creating a length of backstitches as desired.
3 . Blanket Stitch3.0This is a simple stitch usually used along an edge. You will catch your thread with your next stitch, keeping it in a straight line.
3.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
From the inside of the fabric, push the needle to the underside of the fabric, pulling the thread all the way through the fabric.
Push the needle from the wrong side of the fabric close to the raw edge, or at the point you want to start your stitches. Pull the thread to the right side.
3.2Insert the needle through the fabric approximately ⅛ to ¼ inch from the raw edge. Then move it along approximately ⅛ to ¼ inch to the left and insert again approximately ⅛ to ¼ inch from the raw edge, making sure the thread is looped around the needle.
Tighten the thread then repeat.
TIP – To keep your stitches a regular distance from each other, make three markings on your thumb or pointer finger ⅛ to ¼ inch from each other so you can align them with your stitches.
4 . Single Chain Stitch4.0This is a looped embroidery stitch, shaped like a flower petal or teardrop.
4.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Bring the thread to the right side of the fabric.
Put the needle back down into the fabric right next to where you brought the needle up. Leave a loop of thread on the top side of the fabric.
NOTE – Leave a small amount of fabric between where the needle was brought up to the right side and where the needle is being put back down into the fabric.
4.2Move the needle forward about ⅛ to ¼ inch and bring to the right side of the fabric. Put the needle through the loop of thread. As the thread is pulled up from the underside of the fabric, pull the thread straight forward and be sure to pull the loop taut.
NOTE – This step can also be done by weaving the needle from where the needle is put into the fabric in Step 4.1 to where it comes up in this step. Be sure to have the needle come up in the loop so the Chain Stitch is created.
4.3On the OUTSIDE of the loop, insert the needle close to where the needle was brought from the underside of the fabric in Step 4.2. Pull the thread all the way to the back of the fabric. This locks the Chain Stitch in place.
NOTE – Leave a small amount of fabric between where the needle was brought up to the right side and where the needle is being put back down into the fabric.
This creates the first seed.
Repeat Step 4.1 to 4.3 to create as many seeds as desired.
5 . French Knots5.0This stitch is used to create small decorative knots. Don’t let French Knots scare you, they aren’t as scary as you may think.
5.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Push the needle to the underside of the fabric and then bring it to the right side of the fabric at the point you want to add the french knot. Pull the thread all the way to the right side.
5.2Working close to where the thread comes out of the fabric, wrap the thread around the needle three times.
NOTE – If you wrap the thread more than three times, the french knots can become loose or untidy.
5.3Carefully tighten the thread on the needle and pull the threads together on the needle. Holding the threads taut on the needle, push the needle into the fabric close to where you brought the needle to the right side of the fabric. Slowly pull the needle through to the underside. This will create a French Knot on the right side of the fabric.
NOTE – Do not push the thread back through the same hole as the working thread. Push it through just next to the original hole, leaving a little space of fabric between.
Repeat steps 5.1 to 5.3 for each french knot.
TIP – Cluster these together to create a dense, textured filling, or scatter them loosely to create a lightness to your embroidery. Creating individual french knots can give your design a little punctuation.
6 . Straight Stitch6.0These stitches are created without looping or crossing your thread. They can be used to create broken or unbroken lines or starbursts, fill shapes and create geometric designs.
6.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Insert the needle from the wrong side of the fabric close to the raw edge, or at the point you want to start stitching. Pull the thread to the right side.
6.2Push the needle down about ⅛ to ¼ inch away, pulling the thread all the way through. This will create a small stitch.
6.3Push the needle back up to the right side about ⅛ to ¼ inch away from the last stitch, this will create a space between the first stitch. Pull the thread all the way through to the right side.
Repeat steps 6.1 to 6.3 creating the desired number of straight stitches in the desired pattern.
7 . Ladder Stitch7.0These stitches can be used to join two pieces together almost invisibly.
7.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Directly across from the starting point, push the needle through the felt and then back down through the fold on the opposite seam to create a stitch that is between ⅛ – ¼ inch long. When the thread is pulled through, the stitch is concealed within the seam crease, this will be a horizontal stitch connecting the left and right sides of the opening.
7.2Repeat all the way around. To tighten the stitches, gently pull the thread. This will conceal the stitches in between the seams.
NOTE – The stitches have been left loose in this picture to show what the ladder stitch looks like. Pull the thread through and taut after each stitch.
8 . Running Stitch8.0A running stitch is a straight line of stitches created by pushing the needle and thread through the fabric without back stitching. These stitches can be far apart or closer together. This stitch will be seen on both side of your fabric.
8.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
From the inside of the fabric, push the needle to the underside of the fabric, pulling the thread all the way through the fabric.
Moving the needle about ⅛ inch to ¼ inch forward, insert the needle from the underside of the fabric and pull the thread to the right side.
8.2Move the needle forward about ⅛ to ¼ inch and then put the needle back into the fabric at about the same distance, ⅛ to ¼ inch from where you brought the needle up.
TIP – Instead of stitching each Running Stitch individually, the stitches can be taken more than one at a time by weaving the needle in and out of the fabric. This makes Running Stitches quick to sew.
8.3Repeat the stitches across until the desired length is reached.
9 . Whipstitch9.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
TIP – To make the stitches even, mark your finger with lines ⅛ to ¼ inch apart. Use this to line up your stitches, matching the distance on your finger.
Put the needle through one of the pieces of the fabric so it comes out on the right side of the fabric about ⅛ to ¼ inch away from the edge. Then bring the needle over both pieces of fabric and insert it into the fabric ⅛ to ¼ inch from the edge. Pull the needle through to the underside of the fabric.
9.2Move the needle back over both pieces of fabric and put the needle back into the fabric about ⅛ to ¼ inch away from where it came up. Be sure to go through both layers. Pull the needle all the way through to the wrong side of the fabric and pull the thread taut.
9.3Repeat all the way around.
0 . PreparationSeam Allowance
⅛ to ¼ inch seam allowance included
0.1Pattern Markings
If you are creating the Lettuce Leaf/Tomato Slice, transfer the pattern markings using tailor’s chalk or disappearing fabric ink, onto both pieces.
0.2Fusible Webbing
If you are sewing the Strawberry Slice/Apple Slice/Kiwi Wedge/Plate, draw the fruit inner pieces, apple seeds and the outer rim of the plate onto the fusible webbing. Iron the fusible webbing onto each piece and cut them out.
TIP – If you are using felt, use a lower heat when ironing the fusible webbing.
TIP – Make sure to use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the fusible webbing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
0.3Interfacing
If you are sewing the Meat Slice/Leaf Lettuce/Tomato Slice/Tortilla Chip, draw these onto the Interfacing.
Iron the interfacing onto the fabric and cut out the pieces.
TIP – Make sure to use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
0.4Stabilizer
If you are sewing the Custard Tartlet, cut a piece the same size as the Custard pieces.
If you are sewing the Slice of Bread/Cheese Slice/Tomato Slice or Plate, cut these pieces and trim ⅛ inch off all sides/edges. When these are sewn, they can’t be seen quite as easily.
Using the manufacturer instructions, iron the Custard Tartlet, Cheese and Plate stabilizer pieces to the fabric pieces. Be careful to use correct iron settings.
NOTE – If your stabilizer is double sided, do not iron the Slice of Bread or Tomato Slice pieces together yet. Both the Lettuce Leaf and the Tomato Slice will have embroidery stitched on before ironing the stabilizer on.
TIP – Make sure to use the manufacturer’s instructions for ironing in place. We would also suggest you place a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron to protect your iron. Occasionally the glue used in the interfacing can leak out and can mark your iron. If you do not have a pressing cloth, a clean, thin tea towel or scrap of 100% cotton can suffice.
1 . Custard Tartlet1.0Custard Tartlet and Fruit Set
The custard tartlet and fruit pieces are listed below as individual steps. You can sew all or some of these – the choice is yours. Sew multiples of each piece if desired. Skip the step for the item you do not wish to sew.
1.1Thread the needle and attach to the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
A whipstitch will be used to stitch the two Custard pieces together, following the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Layer the Custard pieces, wrong sides together.
NOTE – Make sure both pieces of felt are lined up and laying on top of each other.
1.2Stitch around ¾ of the marked circle. Separate the two pieces of felt and very lightly stuff using a chopstick or blunt knitting needle.
NOTE – If you overstuff the Custard it will be difficult to stitch the Tartlet Crust pieces to it.
1.3Continue stitching the gap closed using a whipstitch.
Tie the thread off and poke the needle into the Custard near the knot and out the other side approximately ½ to 1 inch away.
Pull the thread taut and snip close to the fabric and let the thread drop back into the Custard.
1.4Thread the needle and attach to the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Attach the thread on the underside of the Custard.
1.5Place the Inner Tartlet Crust piece on top of the Custard, with the open circle directly over the Custard.
TIP – As you work with attaching the Inner Tartlet Crust to the Custard, the goal is to not see the thread on the right side of the Tartlet. So, remember to only push the needle about halfway through the felt and not all the way through. This will allow you to pull the fabric taut and still not have stitches seen on the right side of the fabric.
1.6A Ladder Stitch (slipstitch) will be used to stitch the Inner Tartlet Crust to the Custard. Follow the Ladder Stitch steps. Lift the side of the Inner Tartlet Crust that is closest to where the thread is attached.
Stitch all the way around.
NOTE – The stitches have been left loose in this picture to show what the ladder stitch looks like. Pull the thread through and taut after each stitch.
1.7Tie the thread off and poke the needle into the Custard and out the other side approximately ½ to 1 inch away.
Pull the thread taut and snip close to the fabric and let the thread drop back into the Custard.
1.8Thread the needle and attach to the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Place the stabilizer in the middle of the Outer Tartlet Crust. Center the Custard and Inner Tartlet Crust piece over the stabilizer.
1.9Use Running Stitches to stitch the Outer Tartlet Crust to the Inner Tartlet Crust and Custard. Follow the ‘Running Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
NOTE – Be careful to stitch to the edge or right next to the edge of the Stabilizer circle.
Tie the thread off and poke the needle into the Custard and out the other side approximately ½ to 1 inch away.
Pull the thread taut and snip close to the fabric and let the thread drop back into the Custard.
1.10Use Running Stitches to create the fluted edges. Follow the ‘Running Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above. Gently pinch the Inner Tartlet Crust and Outer Tartlet Crust pieces together inserting the needle horizontally into the pinched piece.
TIP – To start, make a pleat, finger width apart all the way around. Once those pleats are made, make smaller pleats in between the bigger pleats.
Continue stitching up the pinched edge until you reach the top. Securely tie off the thread.
Repeat around until you achieved your desired look.
NOTE – Once all the pleats have been stitched, the Inner Tartlet Crust may sit higher than the Outer Tartlet Crust in spots. If this is the case, trim the Inner Tartlet Crust to match the Outer Tartlet Crust.
2 . Strawberry Slice2.1Center the Inner Wedge piece on top of the Wedge Slice piece lining up the straight edges.
Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the Wedge Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
TIP – The Inner Wedge piece can be ironed on with Fusible Webbing before stitching the embroidery stitches.
2.2Hand stitch a Straight Stitch using a colored floss or embroidery thread. Follow the ‘Straight Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Stitch straight stitches across the Wedge Inner piece, only moving to the next stitch on the underside of the fabric.
2.3Change thread colors and add accent colors as desired, varying the lengths of the stitches.
Repeat the with other side of Strawberry.
2.4Thread the needle and attach to the wrong side of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
A Blanket Stitch will be used to stitch the two pieces together. Follow the ‘Blanket Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
2.5Thread the needle and attach to the wrong side of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above. Attach the thread on the underside of the Outer Wedge of the Strawberry.
Before stitching the Outer Wedge onto the Wedge Slices, you need to add seeds. This can be done with French Knots or with beads. Don’t let French Knots scare you, they aren’t as scary as you may think. Follow the French Knot directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
TIP – To add glass seed beads instead of French Knots, choose the color of beads desired. The quantity will vary depending on the number of seeds you’d like. After attaching the thread to the Wedge and pulling the thread to the right side of the fabric, put the needle through a bead. Once the bead has been threaded, insert the needle back into the fabric and pull the thread taut. Repeat with the remaining beads.
2.6Open the Wedge Slice pieces that have been sewn together and align the pointed edge of the Wedge to one of the corner edges.
Thread the needle and attach to the wrong side of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above. Attach the thread to the Outer Wedge piece.
2.7The Wedge piece will be attached following the ‘Blanket Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
With the Wedge piece and one side of the Outer Wedge pieces wrong sides together, insert the needle, pull thread through. Move the needle to the left along the raw edge and insert it again, loop the thread around the needle and insert it into the fabric again.
Repeat across and then up the other side, leaving an opening big enough to stuff the strawberry with poly-fil so it feels firm.
2.8Finish closing the strawberry and tie off the thread. Insert the needle into the Strawberry pushing the needle out at a random spot. Pull the thread taut and cut the thread and let the thread drop back into the Strawberry.
3 . Apple Slice3.1Apple – If using fusible webbing with the seeds, decide on placement for the Apple Seeds. Iron in place to make it easier to stitch them on.
Thread the needle and attach to the wrong side of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
3.2The Apple Seeds will be stitched onto the Wedge Slice using straight stitches. Follow the ‘Straight Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Repeat for the other seeds, and on both sides of the Wedge Slice.
NOTE – Be careful to stitch through enough felt to secure the Seeds to the Wedge Slice as felt is prone to shred if stitched too close to the edge.
3.3Thread the needle again and attach to the wrong side of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
The Wedge Slices will be stitched together using the ‘Whipstitches’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
3.4Open the Wedge Slice pieces that have been sewn together and align the pointed edge of the Wedge to one of the corner edges.
With the Outer Wedge piece and one Wedge Slice piece wrong sides together, continue stitching using the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above. Stitch down one side of the Wedge Slice and up the other leaving a small opening to stuff the apple with poly-fil so it feels firm.
3.5Stitch the Apple closed and tie off the thread. Insert the needle into the Apple pushing the needle out at a random spot. Pull the thread taut and cut the thread then let it drop back into the Apple.
4 . Kiwi Wedge4.0If using fusible webbing with the Wedge Inner piece, decide on placement for the Wedge Inner. Iron in place to make it easier to stitch it on.
4.1Thread the needle and attach to the wrong side of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Hand stitch the Wedge Inner on with a Straight Stitch using a colored floss or embroidery thread. Follow the ‘Straight Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Continue adding straight stitches as desired, along the outer curve of the Wedge Inner piece, only moving to the next stitch on the underside of the fabric.
4.2Thread the needle and attach to the Wedge Slice piece following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Using French Knots add seeds onto the Wedge Slice. This can be done with French Knots or with beads. Follow the ‘French Knot’ steps in the Hand Stitching Section.
4.3Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.2 on the other Kiwi piece.
4.4Thread the needle and attach to the wrong side of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
The Wedge Slices will be stitched together using whipstitches. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
4.5Open the Wedge Slice piece. Match the pointed edge of the Outer Wedge piece to the stitches made in step 4.5 (the middle of the Wedge Slice).
With the Outer Wedge piece and one Wedge Slice piece wrong sides together, continue stitching using the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above. Stitch down one side of the Wedge Slice and up the other leaving a small opening to stuff the apple with poly-fil so it feels firm.
4.6Finish closing the Kiwi and tie off the thread. Insert the needle into the Kiwi pushing the needle out at a random spot. Cut the thread and let the thread drop back into the Kiwi.
5 . Slice of Banana5.0TIP – You may find it easier to draw the embroidery markings onto the Banana pieces before sewing the stitches.
5.1Thread the needle and attach to Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Hand stitch a Straight Stitch using a colored floss or embroidery thread. Follow the ‘Straight Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
5.2Thread the needle and attach to the Slice piece following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Using French Knots add seeds onto the Slice in between the straight stitches. This can be done with French Knots or with beads. Follow the ‘French Knot’ steps in the Hand Stitching Section.
5.3Repeat for the other 2 straight stitches and the other 2 French Knots. Tie the thread off and trim the tail.
Repeat on the other Slice piece.
5.4Thread the needle and attach to the Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Put the needle through to the right side of the fabric and pull the thread all the way through.
Place the Outer Slice next to where the thread is attached. Attach the Outer Slice using a whipstitch. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
Once the entire Outer Slice is attached to the Banana Top, stitch down the short side of the Outer Slice to secure it.
NOTE – The Outer Slice should overlap slightly.
5.5Repeat step 5.4 to attach the other Slice, stopping when it is about ¾ of the way attached to stuff it with Poly-fil, so it is stuffed fairly firm.
5.6Finish stitching the rest of the way around the Slice and tie off the thread. Insert the needle into the Banana pushing the needle out at a random spot. Cut the thread and let the thread tail drop back into the Banana.
6 . Mandarin Orange Wedge6.1Thread the needle and attach to the Wedge Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
The embroidery stitches will be done using a backstitch. with a colored floss or embroidery thread. Follow the ‘Backstitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Repeat until the length wanted for the embroidery is reached.
6.2Repeat to stitch the other embroidered lines.
6.3Repeat on the other Wedge Slice.
6.4Thread the needle and attach to the Wedge Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Attach the Wedge Slice using a whipstitch. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
6.5Thread the needle and attach to the Wedge Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Place the Outer Wedge next to where the thread is attached. Attach the Outer Wedge using a whipstitch. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
Open the Outer Wedge pieces that have been sewn together and align the pointed edge of the Wedge Slice to one of the corner edges.
6.6Repeat down one side and then up the other side, leaving an opening big enough to stuff the Mandarin Orange with poly-fil so it feels firm.
6.7Finish closing the Mandarin Orange Wedge and tie off the thread. Insert the needle into the Mandarin Orange Wedge pushing the needle out at a random spot. Cut the thread and let the thread drop back into the Mandarin Orange Wedge.
6.8To add the look of pulp on the Wedge piece, use backstitches all the way across the Outer Wedge. Follow the ‘Backstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
7 . Whip Cream7.1Thread the needle and attach to the Whip Cream, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Put the needle through each outer piece, being careful to lay each piece of felt on top of the previous piece.
Once the first piece that was stitched is reached, put the needle through it again.
7.2Pull the thread taut, gathering all the pieces together.
Carefully tie the thread off the thread, then insert the needle into the Whip Cream pushing the needle out at a random spot. Cut the thread and let the thread drop back into the Whip Cream.
TIP – The sides of the Whip Cream may need adjusted, so it looks more like whipped cream.
8 . Pineapple Chunk8.1Thread the needle and attach to the Chunk, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Hand stitch a few straight stitches at the short bottom edge of the Pineapple chunk. Follow the ‘Straight Stitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
Bring the needle to the right side of the fabric pulling the thread taut.
Move the thread straight up from the base of the Chunk from ⅛ inch to ¼ inch. Repeat the stitching across the bottom of the Chunk, varying the stitch length.
Repeat on the other Pineapple Chunk piece.
8.2Thread the needle through both Pineapple Chunk pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Place the Pineapple Strip next to where the thread is attached, attach the Outer Slice using a blanket stitch to attach it. Follow the ‘Blanket Stitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
8.3Once the entire Outer Slice is attached to the Chunk, stitch down the short side of the Outer Slice to secure it. Then stitch around the other side of the Chunk leaving one of the short edges open to stuff it with Poly-fil so it feels firm.
NOTE – The Outer Slice should overlap slightly.
8.4Finish stitching the rest of the way around the Pineapple Chunk and tie off the thread. Insert the needle into the Pineapple Chunk pushing the needle out at a random spot. Cut the thread and let the thread drop back into the Pineapple Chunk.
9 . Slice of Bread9.0Plated Sandwich
The plated sandwich pieces are listed below as individual steps. You can sew all or some of these – the choice is yours. Sew multiples of each piece if desired. Skip the step for the item you do not wish to sew.
9.1Thread the needle and attach to the Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
9.2Bring the needle to the right side of the Slice. Align the Crust next to the Slice.
The Slice and Crust will be stitched together using whipstitches. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
NOTE – Lay the stabilizer on each Slice piece then stitch the Crust on. The stabilizer does not need to be ironed on.
9.3Lay the second Slice piece on top of stitched Slice and Crust, be careful to align them.
Repeat step 9.2.
Leave a 2-inch gap so the Bread can be stuffed with Poly-fil.
9.3Lay the second Slice piece on top of stitched Slice and Crust, be careful to align them.
Repeat step 9.2.
Leave a 2-inch gap so the Bread can be stuffed with Poly-fil.
9.4Finish closing the gap with a whipstitch. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section. Tie off the thread, push the needle into the Bread coming out at a random spot. Trim the thread allowing it to fall back into the Bread.
10 . Meat Slice10.0TIP – For a stiffer piece of meat, stabilizer can be used. Interfacing was not used in these steps.
10.1Thread the needle and attach to the Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
10.2The Slices will be stitched together using whipstitches. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
11 . Cheese Slice11.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the Cheese, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
11.2The pieces will be stitched together using whipstitches. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
Stitch all the way around. Tie off the thread, put the needle into the Cheese coming out at a random spot. Trim the thread allowing it to fall back into the Cheese.
13 . Lettuce Leaf13.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the Leaf, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
The embroidery stitches will be done using a backstitch with a colored floss or embroidery thread. Follow the ‘Backstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
13.2Repeat steps 13.1 along all the lines that were drawn on in the preparation steps.
Repeat on the other Leaf.
13.3Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the Leaf, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Place the Lettuce Leaves on top of each other, wrong sides together, and attach them together using a blanket stitch. Follow the ‘Blanket Stitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
14 . Tomato Slice14.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the Tomato Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
The embroidery stitches will be done using a backstitch with a colored floss or embroidery thread. Follow the ‘Backstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
Repeat along all the lines that were drawn on in the preparation steps.
Repeat with the other Tomato Slice.
14.2Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the Tomato Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
Bring the thread to the right side of the fabric.
The seeds for the Tomato Slice are done with a single chain stitch. Follow the ‘Single Chain Stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
NOTE – Glass Beads can be used in place of the chain stitches. To add glass seed beads instead of French Knots, choose the color of beads desired. The quantity will vary depending on the number of seeds you’d like. After attaching the thread to the Slice and pulling the thread to the right side of the fabric, put the needle through a bead. Once the bead has been threaded, insert the needle back into the fabric and pull the thread taut. Repeat with the remaining beads.
14.3Repeat for the other Tomato Slice.
14.4Layer a Tomato Slice piece wrong side up, stabilizer and then the other Tomato Slice piece right side up.
Following the manufacturer’s instructions, iron the pieces together.
14.5Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the Tomato Slice, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
14.6A blanket stitch will be used to stitch the two pieces together. Follow the ‘Blanket Stitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
15 . Tortilla Chip15.1Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the Chip, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
15.2The Chips will be stitched together using whipstitches. Follow the ‘Whipstitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
Stitch all the way around. Tie off the thread, put the needle into the Chip coming out at a random spot. Trim the thread allowing it to fall back into the Chip.
16 . Plate16.1Before stitching the Plate together, if embroidering anything onto the Outer Rim, do so now.
To make the flowers, follow the ‘Single Chain Stitches’ instructions.
At the base of the flower, follow the ‘French Knot’ instructions.
The stem is made using backstitches, follow the ‘Backstitch’ instructions.
And to make the leaf, follow the ‘Single Chain Stitches’ instructions.
16.2Iron all the pieces together. Layer the plate pieces in the following order – Bottom Plate piece, stabilizer, Top Plate piece, fusible webbing, Outer Rim piece.
Thread the needle and attach to the of the fabric following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
16.3The edge of the Plate will be finished using a Blanket Stitch. Follow the ‘Blanket Stitch’ directions in the Hand Stitching Section.
Repeat the blanket stitch all the way around the plate. Tie off the thread, hiding the tail in the Plate.
16.4Gently move the Outer Rim of the plate up and attach the thread close to the Plate underneath where the Outer Rim will lay, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
The Rim of the Plate will be stitched down using a ladder stitch. Follow the ‘Ladder stitch’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.
TIP – As you work with attaching Inner Rim to the Plate, the goal is to not see the thread on the right side of the Rim. So, remember to only put the needle about halfway through the felt and not all the way through. This will allow you to pull the fabric taut and still not have stitches seen on the right side of the fabric.
16.5Continue stitching all the way around. To tighten the stitches, gently pull the thread. This will conceal the stitches in between the seams.
NOTE – The stitches have been left loose in this picture to show what the ladder stitch looks like. Pull the thread through and taut after each stitch.
16.6Poke the needle back into the fabric next to your stitching and pull it all the way through to the other side.
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
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Sales + Licencing InformationProject OverviewHandsew Felt Food
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Pick and choose from our selection of scrumptious looking felt food. Pair the custard tartlet with whipped cream and add as many pieces of fruit as you desire. If you’re still ‘hungry’, stitch up a plate with an open sandwich. These are sure to bring hours of fun to your little ones, keeping them entertained in the kitchen!
SizingSize Range
Craft
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Width
Height
Custard Tartlet
2.50
2.50
Strawberry Slice
2.00
0.75
Apple Slice
3.00
1.00
Kiwi Wedge
2.20
1.00
Banana Slice
1.40
1.50
Mandarin Orange Wedge
1.75
1.10
Whip Cream
0.75
0.75
Pineapple Chunk
1.00
1.40
Slice of Bread
4.00
4.75
Meat Slice
3.00
4.50
Cheese Slice
3.50
3.50
Lettuce Leaf
2.80
4.40
Tomato Slice
3.00
3.00
Tortilla Chip
2.25
2.50
Plate
7.50
7.50
Materials and Tools- We will not be finishing the edges so you need a fabric that will NOT fray (e.g. felt, fleece).
- Stuffing, poly-fil for stuffing inside the finished toy. Make sure to use a filling which is non-flammable, and age & safety appropriate for the person who will be using or receiving the toy.
- The amounts listed below are for sewing one piece. Multiply the total by the number of pieces you would like to create.
- You can do it in any colors you like, but if you want it to be like the colors in the cover photo, you will need the following colors:
Fabric Estimates (9×12 inch Felt Sheet)
Pattern
Qty
Custard Tartlet
1x Yellow
Strawberry Slice
Scraps (Red & Pink)
Apple Slice
Scraps (Red, Beige & Black)
Kiwi Wedge
Scraps (Shades of Green)
Banana Slice
Scrap of Yellow
Mandarin Orange Wedge
Scrap of Orange
Whip Cream
Scrap of White
Pineapple Chunk
Scrap of Yellow
Slice of Bread
1x Beige, plus scrap of Brown
Meat Slice
1x Pink/Brown
Cheese Slice
1x Yellow
Lettuce Leaf
0.5x Green
Tomato Slice
0.5x Red
Tortilla Chip
0.25x Yellow
Plate
3x Any color
You will also need:
- OPTIONAL Embroidery floss
- OPTIONAL Glass seed beads for the fruit seeds
- OPTIONAL Fusible webbing e.g. Pellon 805 Wonder-Under – approximately ½ yard will be sufficient for all pieces.
- OPTIONAL Midweight fusible woven interfacing e.g. Pellon SF 101 Shape Flex – ¼ of a yard is sufficient for all pieces.
- OPTIONAL Ultra-firm heavyweight stabilizer e.g. Peltex 72 – approximately ¾ yard is enough for all of the pieces.
- Thread to match
Tools needed are needle, pins, iron, disappearing ink pen, cutting mat, and rotary cutter/scissors. You do not need a sewing machine, or a serger/overlocker, for this pattern.