Are you ready to score some points this football season? This small felt football is the perfect accessory for any sports fan. With just a few supplies and a bit of hand-sewing, you can create your very own football that's perfect for showing off your team spirit. Whether you're using it as a keychain, an ornament, or a cute decoration for game day, this football is sure to be a hit. So grab your needle and thread, and let's get started!
To get started, you'll need the following materials:
- Felt & Embroidery Floss (6-strand): Brown, White, Black
- Other Supplies: Embroidery needle, scissors, stuffing
- Optional: double-sided clear tape (use on back of pattern to secure to felt)
- Optional: glue (use to secure pieces before stitching)
The pattern pieces for the football can be found at the end of the post and can be printed out for easy reference. So grab your materials and your printed pattern, and let's get scoring!
Before you begin...
Cut pieces only as needed. Separate and use one (1) strand of matching embroidery floss to attach pieces unless otherwise specified.
Applique/Whipstitch
Begin by bringing the thread up around the edge of the felt (1) and back down through (2). Repeat as needed. Space stitches about 1/8 inch apart and make about 1/8 inch long.
Straight Stitch
You'll use one (1) strand from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through 1 and down through 2. Repeat as needed to complete the stitches.
French Knot
You'll use three (3) strands from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through the felt as shown. Wrap the thread around the needle twice, hold tight and bring needle through the felt as close to the middle as possible.
Begin by bringing the thread up around the edge of the felt (1) and back down through (2). Repeat as needed. Space stitches about 1/8 inch apart and make about 1/8 inch long.
Straight Stitch
You'll use one (1) strand from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through 1 and down through 2. Repeat as needed to complete the stitches.
French Knot
You'll use three (3) strands from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through the felt as shown. Wrap the thread around the needle twice, hold tight and bring needle through the felt as close to the middle as possible.
Football
Finished Size: Approximately 5 inches (12.7cm) wide.
1. Cut two (2) Footballs from WALNUT felt.
2a. Cut two (2) sets Stripes from WHITE felt.2b. Appliqué Stripes to Football (Front) and Football (Back).
3a. Cut one (1) Laces from WHITE felt.
3b. Appliqué Laces to Football (Front).
4a. Cut two (2) Eyes from BLACK felt.
4b. Appliqué Eyes to Football (Front).
4c. Using three (3) strands of WHITE floss, make a french knot and straight stitch for each eye.
5. Using three (3) strands of BLACK floss, stitch mouth.
6. Whipstitch and appliqué Football (Front) to Football (Back), stuffing as you stitch.
Pattern Pieces:
Whether you're using it as a keychain, an ornament, or a cute decoration for game day, this little football is sure to bring a smile to your face. Don't be afraid to get creative with your design – you can use your favorite team's colors. The possibilities are endless! We hope you enjoyed this pattern and that it inspires you to try more hand-sewing projects in the future.
