How to Sew a festive Gnome by Debbie Shore

This cute chap is so simple to make and will put a smile on anyone’s face in the festive holiday season! I’ve used stretch knit fabric as it’s so forgiving, and so soft to touch. Try making a few in different sizes to create a fun group of characters! This one stands 7“ [18cm] tall with his hat folded down. Use a 1/4“ [6mm] seam allowance. Materials from Materials: 1 piece of fabric measuring 15” x 6” [38cm x 15cm] for the body [Woolly Christmas Fair Isle Knit] 1 circle of fabric measuring 3” [6cm] across 2 triangles of fabric for the hat each measuring 8” x 10” [20cm x 25cm] [Plain Polar Fleece Wine] 1 circle of fabric measuring 3” [6cm] across for the nose Approx. 5m of ¼” [6mm] piping cord or thick yarn Pom-pom for the hat Toy filler Strong wet fabric glue [H640]