The Needle's Notion

Coverlet Claus - Finishing Tips

Pin trimmed body and arms to layered Osnaburg backing and muslin lining pieces.

Body and arms pinned to backing and lining

After machine stitching seams on body and arms, trim excess fabric. Turn pieces right side out, stuff and sew tiny bells to front of coat.

Body and arms turned, stuffed, with bells on coat

View showing bottom and back of Coverlet Claus with pins inserted into the base.

Bottom and back view with pins in base

Use large soft sculpture needle to sew through upper body and attach arms with buttons.

Santa with left arm attached, and right arm about to be pinned to body, with button strung on floss with needle.

Pin trimmed stocking to one felt backing piece and buttonhole stitch in place.

Stocking pinned to one felt backing, overlaying the other felt backing

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