Pinwheel Ornament Craft Pattern
For the no-sew version you will need: Stitch Witchery (found at any fabric store)- scraps of two different colors/patterns of fabric- a little 1/8" ribbon and a button, bead or bell (optional decorations)- needle and thread or glue gun-any cording, ric rac, beads you wish to decorate the pinwheel with.
1. Easy pinwheel~ Using enough of each fabric to make the amount of pinwheels you want, cut a square of all three layers at once of: Fabric, Stitch Witchery, and fabric (fig H). Make sure the right sides of the fabric are facing out. Iron Stitch Witchery to the wrong side of one fabric, peel of the paper, and iron to the second fabric.
2. Place the pattern piece on the fused layers of fabric and pin it down, or lightly outlining the pattern with a pen or pencil. Cut out with a sharp pair of scissors. Make sure to clip the inside points well (marked on pattern). Go to "Assembly" instructions below.
For the sewn version you will need: Scraps of two heavier pieces of fabric, or if you are using regular weight fabric, add a third center layer of fusible interfacing, thin quilt batting, or muslin to stiffen it up- You can use a needle and thread or a glue gun to secure the points- a little 1/8" ribbon, cording, ric rac, beads, buttons or bells (optional decorations)- needle and thread or glue gun-any you wish to decorate the pinwheel with.
1. Sewn version~ Using enough of each fabric to make the amount of pinwheels you want, layer the fabric pieces together, press if needed. Using the pattern piece, outline the shape directly on to the fabric using a pen or pencil (fig E). Sew all the way around directly on this line (fig E).
3. Cut out the pinwheel shape around the outside of the sewing line leaving a 1/8" to ¼" edge (fig E). Make sure to clip the inside points well (marked on pattern)
4. If you want the edges to look a little "raggy" (more prim) clip the edges all the way around close to the seam (fig K) and 'ruffle' this edge with your fingers to make it look rough. Go to "Assembly" instructions below.
Assembly for both: If you want to add beads, cording or any other decoration to the 'points', now is the time. Any of these should be added to the edges shown. Figure F for the front of the pinwheel, and Figure G for the back: This way your decorations will show when the points are folded in.
a. Glue the points down~ Fold over and glue down one point at a time, matching the dot at the end of each point to the center dot (fig B). Continue with the remaining four points (fig C). If you are adding a bell, button or any other decoration that is attached, sew or glue it on to the front (fig D).
b. OR Sew the points down: Bring a needle and thread from the back center point (marked on pattern) to the front (fig A). Fold over one point at a time matching the dot at the top of the point to the dot at the center, threading it on the needle (fig B). Continue with the remaining four points (fig C). Sew through all the points from the front to the back a few times to secure them in place,
c. If you are adding a bell, button or any other decoration that is attached, sew or glue it on to the front (fig D).
1. Ruffled ribbon bow: Using about a 20" length of narrow ribbon, sew as shown (fig I). Sewing a basting stitch about every 2" then pulling the thread to 'gather' the ruffle. Knot the back to secure. Sew or glue to the pinwheel.
2. To make an actual 'pinwheel' you need a 14" length of 1/8" wood dowel. Paint the dowel and glue the top 2-1/2" of it to the back of the pinwheel (fig J).
The center of either pinwheel can be anything: A button, beads, bow, looped ribbon flower (see instruction sheet), bell, raffia or any combination of these to make a variety.
Either version can be used as an ornament, package decoration, or glue a thin wood dowel to the back to make them an actual pinwheel which when made in 'bunches' look great in a vase for decoration.
You can also use other materials: Felt, foam sheets, construction paper, cardboard or any material that has a "stiffness" to it.
1. Easy pinwheel~ Using enough of each fabric to make the amount of pinwheels you want, cut a square of all three layers at once of: Fabric, Stitch Witchery, and fabric (fig H). Make sure the right sides of the fabric are facing out. Iron Stitch Witchery to the wrong side of one fabric, peel of the paper, and iron to the second fabric.
2. Place the pattern piece on the fused layers of fabric and pin it down, or lightly outlining the pattern with a pen or pencil. Cut out with a sharp pair of scissors. Make sure to clip the inside points well (marked on pattern). Go to "Assembly" instructions below.
For the sewn version you will need: Scraps of two heavier pieces of fabric, or if you are using regular weight fabric, add a third center layer of fusible interfacing, thin quilt batting, or muslin to stiffen it up- You can use a needle and thread or a glue gun to secure the points- a little 1/8" ribbon, cording, ric rac, beads, buttons or bells (optional decorations)- needle and thread or glue gun-any you wish to decorate the pinwheel with.
1. Sewn version~ Using enough of each fabric to make the amount of pinwheels you want, layer the fabric pieces together, press if needed. Using the pattern piece, outline the shape directly on to the fabric using a pen or pencil (fig E). Sew all the way around directly on this line (fig E).
3. Cut out the pinwheel shape around the outside of the sewing line leaving a 1/8" to ¼" edge (fig E). Make sure to clip the inside points well (marked on pattern)
4. If you want the edges to look a little "raggy" (more prim) clip the edges all the way around close to the seam (fig K) and 'ruffle' this edge with your fingers to make it look rough. Go to "Assembly" instructions below.
Assembly for both: If you want to add beads, cording or any other decoration to the 'points', now is the time. Any of these should be added to the edges shown. Figure F for the front of the pinwheel, and Figure G for the back: This way your decorations will show when the points are folded in.
a. Glue the points down~ Fold over and glue down one point at a time, matching the dot at the end of each point to the center dot (fig B). Continue with the remaining four points (fig C). If you are adding a bell, button or any other decoration that is attached, sew or glue it on to the front (fig D).
b. OR Sew the points down: Bring a needle and thread from the back center point (marked on pattern) to the front (fig A). Fold over one point at a time matching the dot at the top of the point to the dot at the center, threading it on the needle (fig B). Continue with the remaining four points (fig C). Sew through all the points from the front to the back a few times to secure them in place,
c. If you are adding a bell, button or any other decoration that is attached, sew or glue it on to the front (fig D).
1. Ruffled ribbon bow: Using about a 20" length of narrow ribbon, sew as shown (fig I). Sewing a basting stitch about every 2" then pulling the thread to 'gather' the ruffle. Knot the back to secure. Sew or glue to the pinwheel.
2. To make an actual 'pinwheel' you need a 14" length of 1/8" wood dowel. Paint the dowel and glue the top 2-1/2" of it to the back of the pinwheel (fig J).
The center of either pinwheel can be anything: A button, beads, bow, looped ribbon flower (see instruction sheet), bell, raffia or any combination of these to make a variety.
Either version can be used as an ornament, package decoration, or glue a thin wood dowel to the back to make them an actual pinwheel which when made in 'bunches' look great in a vase for decoration.
You can also use other materials: Felt, foam sheets, construction paper, cardboard or any material that has a "stiffness" to it.
