Following are the instructions to make this whimsical little mouse who leads an interesting double life!If you are interested in purchasing a kit that will include all the supplies you will need, please leave me a comment and I will put one together in your choice of colors for at a very reasonable price.
Supplies:
wool/felt scraps
2 small beads
black embroidery floss
fiber fill or other filling for mouse (I used ground corn cob, flax would work similarly)
Pattern:
I scanned the pattern 8.5X11. *Cut 2 pcs of wool/felt fabric for mouse body
*Cut 4 graduated circles using pinking shears
*Stitch 1/4" seam on mouse body leaving 2" opening for stuffing
Turn, stuff and stitch seam closed
*Fold ears in half and stitch to body
*Fold tail in half and slip stitch to long edges together and attach to body
*Sew beads in place
*Sew embroidery thread for whiskers knotting close to snout and leaving 1/2" tail/2 on each side
*Place circles of fabric together and stitch through all layers with 3-4 stitches
*Anchor the mouse on top with additional stitches and secure tail in place
Turn, stuff and stitch seam closed
*Fold ears in half and stitch to body*Fold tail in half and slip stitch to long edges together and attach to body
*Sew beads in place
*Sew embroidery thread for whiskers knotting close to snout and leaving 1/2" tail/2 on each side
*Place circles of fabric together and stitch through all layers with 3-4 stitches
*Anchor the mouse on top with additional stitches and secure tail in place
