fabric balls, Christmas Kids' Crafts
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Fabric Balls
These luminous fabric-covered ornaments are made without sewing a stitch, so they are
the perfect project for kids old enough to work with pins. We covered the balls with satin,
taffeta, and velvet and finished them with metallic-silver ribbons and twine.
Supplies: template; 2- and 3-inch Styrofoam balls; fabric; ribbons, rickrack, cord;
straight pins; pearl-head pins; pearl beads; tassel balls; tassels; craft glue; sewing shears
(for cutting fabric); and embroidery scissors (for cutting trimmings).
Instructions:
-Using our template as a guide, cut out six sections of fabric for each ball on the fabric's
bias (diagonal to the grain).
-Place a fabric section on the ball, stretching it pole to pole, and secure it with one pin at
each pole. -Place the second section directly opposite the first, and pin it at each pole.
Sections should meet or slightly overlap at poles.
-Pin remaining four fabric sections so that the ball is completely covered. Trim any
excess fabric trim with embroidery scissors.
-With ribbon on its spool, pin ribbon's end at top pole, wind it around ball to cover
seams, and pin it again at top pole; cut loose end.
-Repeat two more times, covering remaining seams. If ends of trimmings fray, apply a
dab of craft glue.
-You can use the same wrapping method to add strips of silver twine to the ball, one
centered on each section.
-To finish the top, stack a pearl or bead on a pearl-head pin, then add a loop for hanging:
Cut silver twine to desired length, dab glue on ends, and run pin through both ends of
twine. Dip tip of pin in craft glue, and insert in ball; let dry before hanging.
-To finish bottom, add beads, pearls, or a tasseled ball to a pearl-head pin. You can
embellish the sides by attaching beads and sequins with more pearl-head pins.
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