HOW TO MAKE A SUFFOLK PUFF

A circle of fabric is cut to the desired size. A large running stitch is sewn around the circle rim with a needle and thread, folding the edge in towards the wrong side of the fabric as it is sewn and leaving both long ends of thread once finished. The needle is set aside and the thread ends pulled gently to gather up the fabric. These are then tied together to secure, making a gathered pouch, which is then pressed flat to make a gathered circle. A small piece of wadding can be added to give a raised effect or a decorative centre sewn over the middle of the puff. Experimenting with circle sizes will create an array of different puffs. The circle will be approximately double the diameter of the finished puff.