King of play
CHILDREN WILL LOVE THIS CHEERY LION MOTIF – EMBROIDER IT ONTO A FAVOURITE OUTFIT, THEN USE IT MAKE A MATCHING PLUSHIE TOO
Julia Staite
Transfer the design from the template onto the dungarees pocket. Work the eyes, eyebrows and mouth in Split Stitch using four strands of grey. Work the pupils in Satin Stitch using four strands of grey. Work the nose in Satin Stitch using three strands of coral. Work the cheeks in Satin Stitch using four strands of green. Add the details to the forehead in Backstitch using four strands of green.
Work Loop Stitch around the outer ring of the face using six strands of coral. Work another layer of Loop Stitch around the middle ring using six strands of yellow. Add the final circle using six strands of blue following the inner ring. Finally, sew a ring of Chain Stitch using six strands of yellow.
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Cut the fabric into two 30x30cm squares for the front and back. Transfer the design onto the centre of the front fabric. Embroider the design in the same way as for the pocket, but this time work the Satin Stitch on the cheeks in yellow and add just one ring of Loop Stitch with Chain Stitch beneath in yellow. Stitch the patterns on the body in Backstitch using six strands of white,
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coral and green. Work French Knots using six strands of grey and blue in between the rows. Transfer the lion outline onto the centre of the back fabric. Draw a simple tail, then go over this in Stem Stitch using four strands of yellow. Add four Bullion Knots at the top using three strands of coral.
Cut out the front and back, 1cm outside the outline. Place the front and back RS facing and stitch together all around, leaving a turning gap in the centre of the bottom edge. Turn RS out, then fold the edges of the turning gap to the inside. Press. Stuff with polyester filling, then slip stitch the turning gap closed.
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