I love to make homemade gifts for Valentines Day. This Valentines Day Heart is a scented, stuffed heart that you can make with a sewing machine or by hand. Plus, it is easy to make from scraps of materials.
Materials:
- Four Scraps of cotton material in different colors or patterns. You should have two pieces that each measure about 8″ x 10″.
- 8″ x 10″ piece of Pellon Wonder-Under
- Stuffing – about two handfuls
- Scented Oil (you can find this in the candle making section of your local craft store).
- Ribbon – two pieces that measure about 12″ long each.
- Heart Pattern (click on link to download)
- Sewing Machine
- OPTIONAL – for hand sewing, an embroidery needle and embroidery floss.
Instructions:
- Cut out the heart pattern on the outside lines only. If you want a slightly smaller heart, you could cut out the heart pattern on the inside line of the heart. Do not cut the heart about on the inner lines yet.
- Pin the pattern to one of the larger pieces of material and cut out. Pin the pattern to the second piece of large material and cut out.
- Now cut the heart pattern on the inner lines. Choose two of the pieces that you would like to use for your contrasting front pieces.
- Trace the two cut heart pattern pieces onto the paper side of the Pellon Wonder-Under and cut 1/2″ from the outside of the line.
- Iron the Pellon Wonder-Under following the manufacturers instructions* to the fabric scraps on the WRONG SIDE and then cut out on the lines.
- Arrange the fabric pieces on one of the larger heart pieces. This will be the front of your heart. It may not match exactly, but it is more important to get the inner lines to match. The outer part of the heart can be trimmed down to match after you iron on the pieces.
- Iron on the fabric pieces to the front heart following the manufacturers instructions*.
- Use a zig-zag stich or other fancy stitch on your sewing machine and sew where each of the pieces meet. Or, use a needle and embroidery floss (2-3 strands) and stitch a cross stitch along each line.
- Take the other large heart and your two pieces of ribbon. Pin the ribbon to the wrong side of the heart at the top of the heart in two places. Make sure that the ribbon extends into the heart about one inch.
- Place the top heart on the back heart, wrong sides together and stitch with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Make sure that you leave an opening on the side of the heart so you can stuff it. OR, use a running stitch and hand stitch around the heart. This will also stitch the ribbon in place.
- Place a few drops of scented oil on the stuffing and work it around with your fingers. It will be wet, but will eventually dry inside the heart.
- Stuff the heart with the scented stuffing.
- Sew the opening shut with your sewing machine or by hand depending upon the method you started with.
- Try the two ribbons together at the top for hanging.
This stuffed scented heart is the perfect gift for teachers, families and friends. It can be placed in drawers or closets to give a fresh scent or just hung as a decoration for Valentine’s Day.
*I used Pellon 725 Heavy-Duty Wonder-Under. Press for 5-8 seconds with a hot, dry iron. Let cool.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
That is seriously cute, and looks incredibly easy to make. I am an amateur with the sewing machine, and I could probably do this project!
Melissa @ SavingCentsWithSense.net says
That is so cute! I’d love to try it with Lavender – one of my favorite scents.
Cecile says
I used Plumeria, which is a really great scent, but I would love to try Lavender as well!
mel says
How adorable! I love these!
OurFamilyWorld says
That came out so cute! I would fill it with lavender and hang it above my bed! Great for relaxing!
Mark Krusch says
I like a nice smelling room. And this cute little heart looks like a perfect gift for valentines day. Maybe my son can make one for his teacher! Thank you for posting.
Debi@TheSpringMount6Pack says
I love this. It is so cute and easy to make
Chelsea Nicole says
What a cute valentine’s day craft. I actually think I can make this. Thanks for sharing.
Grace Hodgin says
I use to keep sachets in my drawer all the time and had forgotten about them until I read your post. These would make nice gifts.
Kerri says
What a cute gift for Valentine’s Day! My 7 yr. old would love to sew this.
Mindy Grant says
This is adorable! Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
Scarlet says
It would be cute as a door hanger too. My daughter will love this project. Thanks.
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
I love that it’s patchwork! I really need to get my sewing machine mailed down from my Mom’s so I can do some projects like this.