This is such a quick & easy project! This cute little gingerbread is so yummy, someone has already taken a bite!
This pattern & tutorial assume some basic sewing skills. Embroidery is optional, there are lots of great tutorials on YouTube and via Google if you want to look up the embroidery stitches I mention. Buttons, sequins, beads, etc. can be used for eyes in place of embroidery if desired.
I used felt fabric but fleece would also work great. If you decide to try out woven fabrics (fabrics that are woven will fray), I would sew the little guy up inside out using as narrow a seam allowance as possible (or trace the pattern pieces with an additional 1/4″ around them), leaving a space for turning and then whip stitch closed the opening. Also remember that your pieces need to be cut out so that you will have the right side of the fabric facing out once cut.
Click here for the pattern pieces. I’ve included a girl gingerbread as well. Hoping to make one today but I wanted to get the pattern up now since we’re so close to Christmas!
Basic Instructions:
Cut 2 body pieces
On one body piece, embroider eyes & mouth. (I used a padded satin stitch for the eyes & the outline stitch for the mouth) or use sequins, beads, felt pieces, or buttons.
Embroider or use buttons, beads, sequins, felt pieces, etc. “buttons” on his tummy.
Sew the two pieces together right sides facing out & stuffing lightly as you go.
I used a blanket stitch for the body except for the bitten leg – I used a simple running stitch for that portion to accentuate the “bite”. Back stitch, running stitch, whip stitch, etc will work fine.
Add a loop of embroidery floss or ribbon for hanging on the tree.
Sweet & simple! Find more detailed patterns in my Etsy shop, Amber Perry Patterns or find my knitting & crochet patterns on Ravelry.
