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Are you looking for an adorable, simple sewing project? Then you are going to love this magical felt unicorn ornament! We are thrilled to share this project, which comes complete with a free printable unicorn pattern and easy, step-by-step hand-sewing directions. Making this felt craft is a wonderful way to create a personalized, handmade keepsake. The best part? The magic of a unicorn ornament lasts all year! As my granddaughters can attest, these cute decorations are perfect for hanging from a bedroom curtain rod or backpack—they don't need to wait for the holidays to enjoy them. (Though they make amazing tree ornaments, too!) Ready to start crafting? Here is the complete list of everything you'll need. (For more ideas, find all ourUnicorn DIYshere!)
If you are a unicorn lover, you can make this felt unicorn to hang anytime or for Christmas decorations, stocking stuffer, and unicorn gifts. Also, they would look cute as a gift topper for a special gift to a unicorn lover. Two gifts in one. Win/win.
How is this year flying by so fast? Don't let it pass by without trying any of our Christmas craft ideas. Or other crafts depending on what time of year you are reading this post.
This felt craft can be made by anyone. Kids learning to sew (with help) as a teen craft or for an adult craft. Let's get started making this felt craft project.
Optionally, if you don't want to sew this, you could use liquid stitch or another fabric glue as a no-sew option. (Although I haven't tried no-sew for this craft, it might be an option. Just be sure to make a cross stitch for your ribbon hanger, and let all your glued pieces dry completely before using.)
Or you can try this Felt No Sew Unicorn Pouch DIY (no sew + free template)
Free Printable Unicorn Pattern Download
First, grab your craft supplies, print the FREEUNICORN TEMPLATE, then follow the instructions below.
Step-by-Step Hand-Sewing Instructions
How to make a unicorn head
Step 1:
Select the felt fabrics to make the unicorn. I’m using off-white felt for the body and ears, and yellow felt for the horn. For the rest of the features, you can use any color you want. Simplytrace the patterns on the selected felts and cut them out nicely.
Step 2:
Take any 1 cutout for the head (the round cutouts) and stitch the semi-circular part on the bottom side of the head cutout. Prepare a black thread and needle to stitch the eyes, nose, and mouth.
How to make the unicorn horn
Step 3:
Take the 2 cutouts for the horn and place them together by matching all sides.
Step 4:
Stitch around the sides to join both pieces together.
Step 5:
Select a piece of ribbon and fold it in half. (Alternately, you could omit the ribbon and make a cute Kawaii Unicorn type unicorn doll, then follow the rest of the steps to make your small unicorn doll.)
Adding a ribbon for hanging the ornament
Step 6:
Take the other head, cut it out, and place it on a flat surface. Place the 2 ear cutouts along the top side of the head; also, place the open ends of the folded ribbon between the ears. Make sure that the ears and the ribbon overlap the head cut out by 1 cm (at least).
Final Assembly Steps for making the Unicorn Ornament
Step 7:
Carefully place the horn on the top of the ribbon, again making sure that the horn also overlaps the head by 1 cm.
Step 8:
Now take the front piece of the head (the stitched one), and place it on the top of the other head cut out.
Step 9:
Place the 3 hair cutouts along the top side of the front head; arrange them nicely.
Step 10:
Prepare needle and thread. Stitch the ears, ribbon, horn, hair cutouts and both head cutouts together along the top side.Keep a small opening on the bottom side (1 cm will do) of the head.
Step 11:
Next: Stuff the head with enough cotton (poly-fil stuffing) through the bottom opening to give it a fluffy look.
How to Make a Unicorn Body
Step 12:
Now take the body cutouts and stitch them together around the sides.
Stuff and Close the Ornament
Step 13:
Stuff the body with cotton (poly-fil stuffing) through any opening before closing the stitch.
How to attach the head and body to complete the unicorn ornament
Step 14:
Take the stuffed head and bring the needle and thread attached to the body near the neck (on the top side of the body).
Step 15:
Insert about 1 cm of the neck inside the head through its bottom open end. Simply stitch the bottom side of the head and body parts together to join them.
How to Make the Unicorn Mane
Step 16:
Arrange the 3 patterns of the tail together. Make sure that all 3 pieces overlap each other.
The final touch stitch the tail on the unicorn!
Step 17:
Stitch the tail on the back side of the unicorn's body.
Now you're done with your Felt Unicorn Ornament! Have fun making as many unicorns as you'd like.
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