Pin and sew final seam together and reinforce if needed. Step 6: Stuff densely with polyfill or filling f your choice (add figure to pouch while you stuff). I hand-sewed this part because I found that the wings got in the way when I tried with the machine. Step 5: Sew bottom circle of rocket to four sides of the main body, leaving room for stuffing. It might be a good idea to reinforce seams with an overcasting stitch. Step 4: Sew pieces of rocket body right sides together, inserting and attaching wings as you go (bottom of wing should be about 1″ from the bottom of the rocket ship). Step 3: Make wings by sewing right sides together (leave the side that attaches each wing to the rocket unfinished). I then sewed the circle to the little “sleeve” and sewed the entire piece to one of the main body pieces of the rocket ship (cut a circular hole in the fabric first!). I am told that you can determine the diameter of the circle you need to cut by taking the circumference of your little figure divided by pi. Then my husband showed off his knowledge of pi to the 10th decimal place and helped me figure out the size of the circle for the bottom of the pouch (you’re on your own here since I don’t know the size of your little figure). I did not provide these in the template, but you can handle it!Īdd a pouch for a little figure (skip to step 3 if you don’t want to bother with this): I just measured the circumference of my egg, added extra for seam allowance and cut a rectangular shape (you want it to be snug so the little egg doesn’t fly on its own). Step 2: Add your own appliqué stars if you choose. Cut out four pieces of thin cardboard slightly smaller than the template of the rocket wings (leave a bit of room for sewing on the side that attaches to the rocket - I sewed right over the cardboard, but not sure if that’s advisable). Step 1: Cut all fabrics according to template below.
I hand-sewed the bottom and was concerned that the fabric was pulling a bit, so I whip stitched a piece of felt on top to secure it. I used quilting weight cotton fabric (from the Belle line by Amy Butler, available here), but it might be wise to try a canvas, tweed or wool felt. Crystal got it right - it’s a rocket ship! Finally, I get to make something for a boy.