Shift Ornament Tutorial

The perfect scrap buster!

If you're like me, it's hard to let go of small pieces of fabric--and I'm always looking for ways to use what I have laying around.

Years ago I bought a cute Christmas ornament and haven't been able to find another that wasn't outrageously priced...so I got creative, hit the books, and made my own template.

You're welcome to follow this tutorial and wing it--or purchase a copy in my Etsy shop. :) The digital download prints to a standard sheet of paper, so it's quick and easy.

Here we go!

Cut fabric pieces

2. Prep pockets

Fold and press 1/4 inch seams on top and bottom of pockets.

3. Sew Rick Rack to Pocket

4. Align pockets

Once trim is attached, fold and press 1/4 inch seam for interior sides of pocket. (Pro tip: Leave a length of rick rack or trim on interior for ease of turning. I cut it short and had troubles.) ;)

5. Sew pockets to dress front.

6. Zig zag stitch sides and baste neckline

Using a tight zig zag stitch, reinforce edges of dress, sewing along sides and along bottom. Using narrow bias tape, baste to neckline.

7. Top stitch Bias Tape

8. Sew Front to Back

Place right sides together and stitch narrow 1/8 inch seams, matching bias tape so neckline is aligned. Finger press seams open.

9. Sew Bias Tape to arm holes

10. (Not Pictured) Sew narrow hem following yellow arrows on front and back.
11. Flip right sides together and sew armpit to side seam (Pink arrows).

12. Flip and attach bows.

13. Make Hanger

I used a 14 gauge craft wire and some jewelry tools to craft a simple hanger. Dimensions are in inches above. Hanger is approx. 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall.

Voila! Dress complete!

These cuties are addictive! Once you get the hang of it, they become easier every time! :)

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