Magic wand tutorial

First in the Fairy set is the wand. A classic for any princess, fairy or witch, it’s super easy to do and only requires small amount of fabric and ribbons. You could even just look through your scraps to make one.

I bought my dowels from Hobbycraft and they come in a pack of 10. Perfect if you’re sewing for the family or you child’s friends! Don’t have a sewing machine? Well the only part that requires sewing is the star, and you could do it by hand if you prefer.

This make will take less than an hour to make, and if you’re making in bulks, make sure you do some batch sewing to save time.

I chose 5 types of ribbons, but then again, it’s up to you how many colours or styles you use. Again, you could cut strips from scraps instead. So here we go!

To make the wand

You will need:

• Get your Fairy Set free pattern

• One 30x30cm piece of poplin

• Small amount of stuffing

• One 30cm bamboo dowel, 0.6mm diameter

• 5 x 50cm of assorted ribbons

Instructions:

Take the two star pieces and place them with right sides together. Pin and sew around the edges, leaving a 3cm gap at the bottom, around the inside corner (where you will put the dowel). Clip the corners and reduce the seam allowance by half.

Turn to right side. 

Fill the star with stuffing and close the opening with a ladder stitch, leaving a 1cm gap in the centre for the dowel.

Let’s glue the ribbons in place. Cut your ribbons into 30cm length pieces. Using strong glue, put a small amount on the top of the dowel and glue a first piece of ribbon. Do the same with the other pieces, gluing all around the top. Leave to dry.

Put glue on the top 3cm of the dowel, then gently push the star onto the dowel until all the glue is inside. Press the fabric onto the dowel until the glue has sealed the opening.

You’re done!

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