Snow Globe Appliqué Jumper - Free sewing patterns

Considered collectables, snow globes are now sold in tourist destinations all over the world. Gently turn the glass dome and watch as glittery snow swirls and whirls above whatever miniature scene is depicted within. This jumper from Make Your Own Christmas Jumper turns you into a human snow globe, and gives you permission to engage in all manner of funny and ridiculous movements in order to get your ‘snow’ swirling. You might get a few strange looks, but it wouldn’t be Christmas without a silly activity, would it?

Essentials

Paper ‘globe’ templates
Scissors
Felt or other non-fraying fabric, in two colours
Fabric marker pen
Sewing machine with darning foot
A4 plastic craft sheet
Selection of Christmassy fillings (iron-on festive appliqués, beads, small bells, foil party sprinkles, etc.)
Bean-bag filling
Glitter
Dress pins

Sew a snow globe jumper

1 Iron on large pre-bought Christmas appliqué pieces centrally to the jumper.

2 Using an A4 plastic craft sheet and the snow globe template cut out the snow globe pattern to the outside edge, enlarging the template if needed.

3 Take the felt and cut out both the outside circle of the snow globe pattern and the base.

4 To combine the elements, firstly place a handful of bean-bag filling and extra stars or glitter on top of the appliqué.

5 Lay the plastic sheet over the top, followed by the round felt edge of the globe and, finally, the base, ensuring that it covers the plastic sheet. Pin into place.

6 Put the darning foot onto your sewing machine. Drop the feed-dog down (these are the teeth that guide your fabric). Every machine will have a slightly different method of doing this, so refer to your manual.

7 On a straight stitch, sew around the outsides of the felt, close to the edge.

Find more fantastic projects to upcycle your own Christmas jumper in Make Your Own Christmas Jumper by Nicolette Lafonseca-Hargreaves here.