Autumn is the season of cosy colours and handmade decorations. A felt leaf garland, stitched by hand, brings the warmth of fall indoors and can be customised for any season. The garland can be made with layers of felt in greens, oranges and yellows, with veins picked out in bright embroidery floss.
Materials You Will Need
- Wool blend felt in autumn colours (orange, yellow, green, red, brown)
- Embroidery floss in contrasting colours
- Embroidery needle and pins
- Scissors
- Leaf template (See Below)
- Ribbon, string, or baker’s twine
- Optional: Glue to hold layers before stitching
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Step‑by‑Step Instructions
1. Download and print the leaf template. Cut out your chosen leaf shapes.
2. Pin the paper template to your felt and cut it out.
3. Pin the cut-out felt leaf onto a contrasting piece of felt and cut out around the leaf approximately 5mm wider than the original leaf.
4. Thread your embroidery needle with a length of floss and knot the end. You can use a gue stick to gently attach both of the felt leaves together or just leave them pinned together.
5. Using a backstitch, sew the central vein first from the base to the tip. You can use a coloured pencil to draw on the lines of the veins to make it easier.
6. Add diagonal veins branching outwards to create a natural look.
7. Once stitched, trim threads neatly at the back.
8. Repeat for all your leaf shapes in a variety of colours.
9. Attach each leaf to your string or ribbon by sewing at the stem end.
10. Hang your garland across a mantle, doorway, or picture frame and enjoy!
Tips and Variations
– Use two shades of felt per leaf for a layered effect.
– Mix in glitter felt or metallic threads for festive sparkle.
– Make mini‑leaves and string them as a necklace for kids.
Download the Free Leaf Template
Use the provided template to cut out leaf shapes. Print at 100% scale for accurate sizes. You can also resize to make smaller or larger leaves.
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