Make a Gnome of Your Own
What you'll learn
In this class, Luci Ayyat will show you two methods of making popular garden gnomes for your home and holiday decorations. You'll be guided step-by-step through the process of selecting materials for the hat, body, nose, beard and filling the gnome with a suitable and safe filler to make it fit properly. Learn how to make your gnomes stand out from the crowd from a skilled doll maker!
Materials and tools used in this class
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Sewing machine
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Sharp fabric scissors
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Small detail scissors
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Hemostats for turning and stuffing the feet (optional)
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Pen
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Long doll needle
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Clips
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Skin-tone fabric (less than 1/4 yard)
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Body fabric - 12" wide x 8" tall (or a sock)
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Hat fabric - 12" square (or a sock)
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Faux fur - 6" square (mongolian fur is used in video)
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Lightweight interfacing
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Sewing machine thread to match fabrics
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Poly pellets or other weighted filler for the base
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Poly stuffing
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Fabric glue
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Twine to tie-off (if not hand sewing)
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Faux fur yarn (optional)
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Reviews
very good tutorial x
I love gnomes.. Great tutorial! TFS
Thanks Yolunda - if you make any gnomes, feel free to share a photo in the class project section. We love seeing what you create. :-)
This is an AWESOME tutorial. I LOVE all of your products, and CAN'T wait to create these little guys!! Do you mind telling me how to access the patterns? I can't seem to find them.
Thanks Terrie! The free Gnome sewing pattern can be found on lesson 2 of this class "Tools & Supplies" so you can download it from there. I know it's a bit confusing. I hope to see your finished Gnomes posted as a class project!
I’m excited! I’ve been a subscriber for a long time on and off. This last time I’m on for good 🤣. I’m just really looking around and I’m soooo excited to see classes!
welcome aboard! You can also post photos of your project for feedback in most classes - so have some fun with it!!!
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This class has 8 sessions (57m)
In this class preview, you will meet Luci, and she'll give you a sneak peek of what to expect from this gnome project.
In this video, you will find out what materials you will need as well as tips on how to find quality materials at different budgets. There is also a quick instruction on coordinating fabrics and furs to make an enchanting gnome.
IncludedThe quick and easy sock body will be shown first, followed by a body sewn with custom fabrics using the sewing pattern included with this class.
In this section, you'll learn how to cut the fur and position and glue the fur beard to the body.
In this section, you will form a large snuggle nose from a piece of stretchy fabric, using a needle and thread combined with poly stuffing.
A simple sock hat will be shown first, followed by a hat sewn using your own custom fabrics with the pattern included with this class.
Lucy shows you how to cut out the feet and turn them right side up using hemostats. A special filling technique is taught that mimics a soft sculpture.
In this final phase, you'll learn how to style your beard or mustache using a simple mix of 'hair gel for dolls.' Then Lucy will show you many gnomes with various accessories to help you get your creative juices flowing!
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Luci Ayyat
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Hey Folks! I'm Luci at Ballyhoo Creations and I create dolls that can be stitched with an embroidery machine. Sewing has been my hobby for decades. I also create sewing patterns and stitched project videos to inspire all levels of sewists.
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