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Christmas Tree
Softie
A PDF sewing pattern for a Christmas tree softie. Perfect as a soft baby toy, a
rattle, a dog or cat toy, or an ornament!
A finished tree measures about 8.5” from top edge to bottom edge.
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Suggested fabrics:Suggested fabrics:Suggested fabrics:Suggested fabrics:
• Fleece fabric is used throughout; woven cotton could also be used but
would be best with added interfacing
Required fabric:Required fabric:Required fabric:Required fabric:
• 1/4 yard green fleece
• Tiny brown scraps for the stump
Required supplies:Required supplies:Required supplies:Required supplies:
• Coordinating thread
• Sewing machine
• Hand sewing needle
• Scissors
• Poly-fill or other stuffing
• Embroidery floss, ric-rac, or other
embellishments
General printing & pattern assembly tips:General printing & pattern assembly tips:General printing & pattern assembly tips:General printing & pattern assembly tips:
• When printing the PDF you need to set the
‘scale’ to 100% .
• Check the 1 inch box to be sure it printed at the right size; (tiny variations
can be chalked up to printer quirks).
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Sewing tips:Sewing tips:Sewing tips:Sewing tips:
• A shorter stitch length & slower stitch speed will make angles easier.
• Be sure to backstitch a few times at the beginning and end of sewing to
secure it.
• Due to the thick fleece layers, you may need a thicker needle and to adjust
your machine’s presser foot pressure as you sew. If you have a walking
foot it makes things easier!
Palette pattern specifics:Palette pattern specifics:Palette pattern specifics:Palette pattern specifics:
• Scant1/4” seam allowance throughout, unless noted.
Cut:Cut:Cut:Cut:
• 2 main tree pieces
• 1 rectangle, 11/4” wide X 3” tall
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Step 1Step 1Step 1Step 1
Embellish each side of the tree! Keep in mind child safety if you’re making it as
a toy. I embroidered a few stars on one side and sewed on ric-rac to the
other.
Step 2Step 2Step 2Step 2
Fold the brown rectangle in half and sew down each long end, curving slightly
at the closed end. Turn right side out.
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Step 3Step 3Step 3Step 3
Position the trunk on the right side of the tree, facing up, with the sewn end at
the top. Sew along the open end of the stump, making sure to keep all edges
aligned.
Step 4Step 4Step 4Step 4
Place both trees right side together, with the trunk sandwiched in between.
Sew with a scant 1/4” seam allowance around the entire tree, leaving a 11/2
inch opening at the bottom to turn it inside out.
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Step 6Step 6Step 6Step 6
Use a ladder stitch to close the softie’s opening! Voila!
Step 5Step 5Step 5Step 5
Trim down the seam allowance, cutting slits on the inside of each angle (being
careful not to cut through the stitching). Turn right side out, stuff firmly.
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Questions?Questions?Questions?Questions?
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