You Will Need:
- Two contrasting fabrics
- Webbing
- Ribbon
- Sew onVelcro
- Pins
- Measuring tape
- Chalk
- Scissors
- Sewing Machine
Step 1:
Measureand cuttwo squares,onemeasuring 8.52 x 7.52 andanothermeasuring 8.52 x 8.52-these will be the liners of your crackers.Repeat with yourcontrasting fabric.
Step 2:
Now you will need to cut out your webbing- ensure you9re using strongwebbing,approximately 2.5 inches deep. Cuttwolengths measuring 7.5 inches andtwolengths which are 6.5 inches long.
Step 3:
Take the larger piece of your lining fabric andplaceright side downon your workstation.Now take your larger webbing pieces and pintooneedge of the fabric leaving a0.5-inchgap from the bottomand sides and the other leaving a3-inchgap from the edge of the lining fabric.Using the sewing machine stitch on each end to secure the webbing in place.
Step 4:
Next you need to decorate the outside of your cracker. Line up your lining piece to your outer piece so you can see which part the decoration will be seen whencomplete. We have chosento decorate ours withribbon.If you9re doing the same, cut two lengths of ribbon to match thewidth of thefabric,pin and sewing in place.
Step 5:
Now that you have secured your decoration to your outer fabric you need to attach the liner to the face piece.Place your right sides together ensuring the webbing is in line with your ribbon or decoration.
Pin along allthreesides leaving the side which hasthe3-inchgap from the webbing to the fabric edge. Usingyoursewing machine sew thesethreesides. Once sewn, clip the corners and turn the right side out.
Step 6:
Now that your cracker is turned the right way around you need to neaten the raw edge by turning the sides in to pin and sew.Next,measurethe Velcro, we have used stick on Velcro but,sewonVelcrois also fine.Cut theVelcro down the middle to make it narrower and stick on the inside top side of your fabric so it sticks to the lining.
Step 7:
Now that you have the Velcro in place you can fold around to create the cracker shape. Hold in place with pins or clips and then hand sew these together to form the tube.
Step 8:
Repeat all the steps for the smaller pieces ensuring that the webbing and decorative ribbon is far enough down from the fabric. Next,takeyourVelcro andcut down the middle to make it narrow. Before neatening the edges of this piece, you can add your Velcro. Sew in place using a sewing machine.
Step 9:
Now your Velcro is secured you need to fold it over to create the tube to pin and hand sew in place. Test your cracker by ensuring the inner sides lock neatly into each other. Hand stitch along the top of yoursecondcrackerpiece.
Step 10:
Your fabric Christmas crackers are nearlycomplete,all is left to do is decorate!We9ve chosen to add a contrasting ribbon to tie the edges. Cut to size ensuring its long enough to create a knot or bow.
Your fabric Christmas cracker is now complete so fill with your favouritetreatsand bring outyear after year.
