If you’re looking for a fun and festive sewing project, this felt penguin Christmas ornament is a perfect choice. Standing at around 7.5 inches tall, this handmade penguin adds charm to your seasonal décor and makes a wonderful handmade gift. With just a few basic supplies, you can create your own penguin to display at home or sell at craft fairs.
Why Make a Felt Penguin Ornament?
Handmade ornaments are a lovely way to bring personality and warmth to your Christmas decorations. A felt penguin ornament has a timeless appeal, and because it’s made from simple materials, it’s an affordable and beginner-friendly craft project.
This project is:
- Beginner friendly – simple stitches and basic materials
- Customisable – choose your own colours for the hat, scarf, and embellishments
- Perfect for gifting – a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind Christmas present
- Craft-fair ready – a popular item to sell during the festive season
What You’ll Need
To make your penguin ornament, you’ll need:
- Black, white, orange, and coloured felt (for hat and scarf)
- Heat-erasable pen or tailor’s chalk
- Hollow fibre stuffing or cotton wool
- Needle and thread (or a sewing machine)
- Glue for embellishments
- Eyes (safety eyes, beads, felt circles, or even hole-punched card)
- Optional extras such as a pom-pom, star, or snowflake decoration
Step-by-Step Guide
The process is straightforward:
- Cut out your template pieces from paper or card.
- Trace onto felt and cut carefully.
- Assemble the tummy, hat, and beak, securing with glue or a running stitch.
- Add the eyes – choose embroidery, beads, or felt circles depending on your preference.
- Stitch the body and base together, leaving a small gap for stuffing.
- Add a small weight if you’d like your penguin to stand firmly.
- Stuff with hollow fibre, then close the seam.
- Make the hat, brim (optional), and scarf.
- Attach wings and embellishments.
- Finish with the scarf tied neatly around the penguin’s neck.
When finished, you’ll have a handmade felt penguin ornament that’s ready to take pride of place on your mantlepiece, windowsill, or festive table display.
Decorative Use Only
This penguin ornament is not a toy and is not suitable for children. It is for decorative purposes only.
A Handmade Christmas You’ll Love
This DIY penguin sewing project is more than just a craft – it’s a way to create something meaningful that can be enjoyed year after year. Handmade Christmas decorations add a personal touch that shop-bought items can’t match.
And if you’d like to make a matching decoration, why not try this Felt Santa Sewing Tutorial? Together, these festive characters make a delightful set for your Christmas décor.
Whether you keep your penguin, gift it to a friend, or make several for a Christmas craft fair, it’s sure to spread festive cheer.