• beginner for basic gnome
• intermediate or patient beginner for the sewn version of the feet – for intricate stitching on stretch fabrics, and turning/stuffing tiny toes (hemostats recommended)

Finished size is about 11 inches tall but can vary depending on how you stuff it or style the hat.

Tools
•    Sewing Machine with fresh needle appropriate for your fabric choices
•    Sharp fabric scissors
•    Small sharp scissors for cutting faux fur backing, and clipping tiny seams
•    Hemostats or other tool for turning and stuffing
•    Long doll needle and strong thread for hand stitching nose
•    Pins or clips to hold fabrics together while stitching
•    Fabric marking pen or chalk
•    Tape measure or ruler
•    Rubber bands or elastic bands (for holding items while glue dries)

Materials
•    Fabrics:
     •    Body fabric: any fabric 10” x 8” piece, or you can use a sock  
     •    Hat fabric:  any fabric 12” wide and at least 10” long 
     •    Skin fabric:  3” square for nose, 10x7” for optional feet -This MUST be stretchy fabric.  Spandex knit from a nude colored camisole works great.  T-shirt or other stretch knits also work well.
     •    Beard:  faux fur triangle 6” wide, and 3-6” long depending on fur length
•    Thread to coordinate with your chosen fabrics
•    Heavy filler for bottom: plastic pellets, aquarium gravel, etc.
•    Fiber fill stuffing
•    Fabric Glue: Fabri-tac™ works well.   Also, Surebonder® fine tip hot glue gun with their fabric glue sticks work very well for Gnomes.
•    (Optional) Tear-Away stabilizer makes it easier to trace and stitch the feet.    
•     (Optional) twine, String or rubber bands to tie off top of gnome body (or you can hand stitch)
•    (Optional) Hat trim:  12” faux fur yarn or other furry or fluffy trim
•    (Optional) Embellishments of your choice (see Embellish Your Gnome section for ideas)
 

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