Fabric Chicken Sewing Tutorial

Fabric Chicken Sewing Tutorial for Pin Cushions & Pattern Weights

Instant-download sewing tutorial with a printable template to make a fabric chicken that works as a pin cushion, pattern weight, paperweight, or small ornament.

This Fabric Chicken Sewing Tutorial shows you how to make a small project that looks detailed, but uses simple construction and straightforward seams. You’ll work through the build step by step, including how to insert felt details neatly into the seams, shape a stable base so the chicken sits well, and finish cleanly for a polished result. The finished chicken fits in the palm of your hand, making it a quick, satisfying make that’s easy to store and gift. Leave it unweighted for a soft pin cushion or decorative ornament, or add optional weight so it can hold paper patterns steady while you cut fabric (and double as a handy paperweight on a desk). It’s also a practical way to use up fabric scraps and felt offcuts—ideal for sewing groups, quick handmade gifts, and batch-making for craft fairs.

Key Features & Benefits

• Instant download delivery: After checkout, you’ll receive an email with your download link, and you can also download from the order confirmation page.
• Printable template + written steps: Clear guidance from start to finish, so you can focus on accurate stitching and shaping.
• Practical, not just decorative: Use it as a pin cushion, or add weight for a stable pattern weight and paperweight.
• Scrap-friendly small make: Designed for small fabric pieces and felt offcuts—great for quick repeats and gift sewing.

What You’ll Learn

• How to construct the fabric chicken using straightforward seams
• How to insert felt details neatly into seams
• How to create a shaped base for stability
• Tips for adding optional weight to improve function
• Simple finishing techniques for a professional result

What’s Included

• Step-by-step written sewing tutorial
• Printable template for all pattern pieces
• Instant download access after purchase (email link + order confirmation page)

Requirements

• 2 fabric squares approximately 5 inches square (trimmed to 4 inches during construction)
• Small pieces of felt for comb, tail, wings and beak
• Stuffing (polyfibre filling or similar)
• Sewing thread
• Optional weight such as a small self-seal bag filled with sand or a flat pebble

Ideal For

• Confident beginners who can sew straight seams and turn a small project through a gap
• Pin cushions, pattern weights, paperweights, and small handmade ornaments
• Scrap projects, sewing groups, handmade gifts, and batch sewing for craft fairs