If you are unfamiliar with cutting to get pattern pieces, here is how to cut the hat and body (using the small gnome measurements): HAT 1. cut a piece of fleece which measures 11 inches wide and 7 inches high 2. fold it in half (left to right) and you have a piece of material that is 5.5 inches wide along the bottom and 7 inches high 3. cut that rectangle into a triangle (from the non-folded bottom right point to the top left point at the folded edge of the rectangle) 4. that material is now a triangle with the measurements as indicated in the tutorial and you can sew it from there. BODY 1. cut a piece of fleece which measures 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches high 2. fold in half (left to right) and you have a piece of material that 4.5 inches wide along the bottom and 7.5 inches high 3. that material is now ready to create the box bottom.
word of warning...if you decide to use cotton fabric, add 1/2 to 5/8 an inch to your hat width making it 11.5" to 11- 5/8" by 7". Cotton doesn't give like some other fabrics. It would fit by fighting it, but once I started gluing, it became a gluey mess; the hat wouldn't cover the nose enough because the cotton didn't stretch.
I was looking for an easy sewing pattern for my 9 year old son to make as Christmas gifts and I found it here! Thank you! We’re both so excited to start making these!
Love, Love, Love this pattern. I have looked at more than 20 gnomes making videos and yours is the best. I will be making lots of gnomes😁. Thanks for sharing.❤
Aww you're too sweet and yes, those locks are GORGEOUS in person. I just finished another of the Chonky gnomes today (the large chef coming soon) and oh, I love the locks. Thanks so much for being here with me, Darla.
What a great video. I love the no patterned needed. I made the measurement and cut a templet. I have already made 6 in just 2 days since I watched the video. Thanks a bunch and I'll keep watching!!!!
Luv how u show how 2 measure ur fabric n sew n especially how u cut ur faux fur 4 ur gnomes. Ur gnomes r amazing luv them n thank you for ur free patterns n for sharing! Keep up Ur Amazing Gnomes! Hope U n Ur Family Have A Blessed Day n Happy Thanksgiving!🧡🦃🤎
So easy to do thanks again your so good at making the little guys I follow u when I see u I watch u right away keep gnome in waiting for the next one thanks again boop
Thank you, Lonna. I tell you what - I did not have the testers try and hot glue this. Will you please let me know how it works out? You can email me directly or just comment here. I didn't even think to test this one with hot glue. If you want to email me: sarah @ rufflesandrainboots.com
Alright Sarah...all except for the Needles for Stitching Lamb fur. I imagine it looks awesome! I can crochet..embroider..hand stitch ..square stitch but still haven't learned that one..yet! Thanks for the measurements!!!
@@aprilmadison8221 Yep, felting needles - they need to have needles with the barb things on them. I just bought a small kit on Amazon (it had a little handle to hold the single needle and a little 6 or 8 needle holder for the big stuff).
@@SarahNenniDaher ok guess I need the whole kit then because that's the way it comes. Plus better way to figure it out. Felting needles....ok!! Got ya! Thanks!
@@SarahNenniDaher 6 or 8 holder for big stuff??? You mean you use all of them at one time??? No...can't be. Do they have any instructions with it???? I hope so! LOL
Glad you like them, Kym. I made quite a few of them for charity and they work up really well with a few details and decorations. Thank you for watching, Kym.
First, thank you so much - I like to have a lot of fun with my crafting. :) And I'd love to see them when you finish. Honestly, that's the best part of my job. :)
Could you use regular fleece or cotton woven fabric for the body and Hat? I don't have any felt right now, so I thought maybe using another fabric would work? I also had bought some wooden noses at Hobby Lobby with one side of the wood flat that I think would work for the noses, and I bought some Flesh color paint to paint them, and then maybe put a little blush on them to look like his nose is cold and red? Also would a pipe cleaner work for the wire in the hat instead of floral wire? I have some wire for jewelry, but its not very thick. Thank you for the great tutorial, and explanation of making these! They are adorable!
Hi, Karen. These are actually made with fleece, so that will work if you have it on hand. For cotton, you will need to hem the edges and possibly add interfacing (or tack to a fleece) so that you cannot see the weight and fill through the fabric. Those noses will definitely work and painting them (or watering down the paint so it's more like a stain) is a great idea. You can use pipe cleaner for the hat, yes, but I do recommend doubling up on them as they tend to lose their 'oomph' much sooner than wire. The jewelry wire - double or tripled up - would likely work, too, just make sure to attach it to the back seam. Thank you so much for your sweet compliment and for watching.
These are so cute. Your videos are amazing and so easy to follow. Do you have a pattern for gnome curtain tie backs. I would love to have these but they are pretty expensive to buy as I need 2 sets.
No, sorry I don't have a pattern for curtain tie backs. I imagine you could make a 6-10 inch gnome (without adding weight) and attach them to a wide ribbon to make a pair. But I haven't not yet done curtain tie backs. :(
Oh wow, well if you struggle with anything with this one (or any of my premium patterns), I'm at your disposal. I try to keep things easy for those of us who just sew for crafts because um, I am in NO WAY a talented seamstress. LOL
You would measure: - the height of the vertical side of the triangle (the FOLDED EDGE) at 7 inches - the base at 5.5 inches - to get the third length of the triangle (the hypotenuse), you join the two points by using a ruler; the measurement is irrelevant because you're just joining up the start of the base to the start of the height Hope that helps.
I responded to another comment you left, but here it is: Hat (both sizes measured and cut this way): Cut out a rectangle of fabric of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold that rectangle along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall and becomes only 5.5 inches wide). Cut from the bottom, starting on the open side up to the top point on the fold side. This will be a triangle at 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches high. When you unfold it, it will be a triangle at 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Body (both sizes measured the same way): Cut out a rectangle of 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches high.
Jamie, this one doesn't actually need a pattern, as it's just measurements: The Free Gnome Pattern Measurements Fold the fabric and then cut the following: LARGE Hat: 5 x 9.5" (on the fold side) Body: 6 x 10" (fold) SMALL Hat: 5.5 x 7 (fold) Body: 4.5 x 7.5" (fold)
I responded to your two other comments, but here it is: Hat (both sizes measured and cut this way): Cut out a rectangle of fabric of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold that rectangle along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall and becomes only 5.5 inches wide). Cut from the bottom, starting on the open side up to the top point on the fold side. This will be a triangle at 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches high. When you unfold it, it will be a triangle at 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Body (both sizes measured the same way): Cut out a rectangle of 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches high.
Okay y’all, I feel like a moron. Everyone is understanding this but me lol! Do you start with the material already folded and then make the measurements? I was expecting a print out pattern to cut out and lay on top of the material. I’m super new to this. Thanks!
Sally, I'm hopefully going to get to make a pattern soon but yes. The measurement which says FOLD next to it goes along the fold of the fabric. So put the right-sides of the fabric together and use the measurements starting on the fold (height).
Another question... are you marking the boxed bottom at the same 1 1/2" with the small body also? And I know you mention your seam allowance is the same as the width of your foot, but that doesn't help with knowing what the seam allowance is if you don't know what size your foot is? I'm just winging it, and hoping it comes out alright...
You can do the box seam at 1 or 1.5 inches - I prefer removing a 1/2 inch but the pattern covers it for 1.5. The foot is just a guide for beginners and most beginner sewists are likely using a standard foot. If you would like to use the measurement lines on your sewing machine, no less than 1/4 inch for the seam though if you're truly a beginner, I would advise 1/2 inch.
I love this tutorial, except I've spent entirely too much time trying to figure out how to cut out the material. After reading these comments, I think I have it figured out, but wow. So the square starts out being measured twice the width and then 7" tall (for the short gnome), then fold it over and start where your video begins. I hope that's right.
I used the floral wire from the dollar tree; it doesn't have a gauge but it is very pliable. Any 16-18 gauge will work, as will 20 but if you can only find the thin wire, double it up on itself
Hmm, the sizes are correct. Just to check - you did fold the fabric and then cut 5 inches wide by 9.5 inches tall (meaning, the width is 10 inches wide). To troubleshoot beyond that, could it be that you pulled it farther down than I did or that you stuffed it fuller? The seam allowance could also be an issue? I've made a lot of these (many for just a single charity event) and those are the measurements I used every time. I've added length to them (the height of the triangle) to increase the scrunches in front but have never had an issue with them not fitting.
@Sarah Nenni-Daher yes I did that. I must be making some mistakes. The body is 13 in circumference. Thanks for getting back to me. I will have to play with it. I love the body.
I'm a little confused about the hat. If I cut a rectangle 5.5 x 7 with the 7 on the fold, what do I do? Do I keep it folded and cut a diagonal so when open the triangle is 11 x 7? Is the 11" side the brim of the hat?
Yes, so you cut out a rectangle of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold it along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall) and cut from the bottom open side to the top point for the hat. When you unfold it, it will be 11 inches along the bottom and 7 inches high. When folded, the hat is 5.5 inches wide by 7 inches tall.
@@shirleygreenaway3369 Cut out a rectangle of fabric of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold that rectangle along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall and becomes only 5.5 inches wide). Cut from the bottom, starting on the open side up to the top point on the fold side. This will be a triangle at 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches high. When you unfold it, it will be a triangle at 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Does that help?
For these two, I used fleece. I like the stretch I get from fleece more so than felt which really comes into play on the hats. That said, you can use felt for the bodies and fleece for the hat and get the same look.
Having made a ton of these and having had hundreds send me their pictures, I’m pretty sure they’re correct. The hats aren’t pulled down too far, could that be it?
Sorry to be so dense on such a cute simple pattern, but my portion body to hat seems off. Large body is it ONE cut 6x10, THEN folded and sewn? Looks really skinny. the hat seems like it IS cut on the fold then cut diagonally for triangle, seems a little too bif but have not added nose yet. The viedo seems like the body is wider. Maybe need to fold other direction???
If you are unfamiliar with cutting to get pattern pieces, here is how to cut the hat and body (using the small gnome measurements):
HAT
1. cut a piece of fleece which measures 11 inches wide and 7 inches high
2. fold it in half (left to right) and you have a piece of material that is 5.5 inches wide along the bottom and 7 inches high
3. cut that rectangle into a triangle (from the non-folded bottom right point to the top left point at the folded edge of the rectangle)
4. that material is now a triangle with the measurements as indicated in the tutorial and you can sew it from there.
BODY
1. cut a piece of fleece which measures 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches high
2. fold in half (left to right) and you have a piece of material that 4.5 inches wide along the bottom and 7.5 inches high
3. that material is now ready to create the box bottom.
word of warning...if you decide to use cotton fabric, add 1/2 to 5/8 an inch to your hat width making it 11.5" to 11- 5/8" by 7". Cotton doesn't give like some other fabrics. It would fit by fighting it, but once I started gluing, it became a gluey mess; the hat wouldn't cover the nose enough because the cotton didn't stretch.
I was looking for an easy sewing pattern for my 9 year old son to make as Christmas gifts and I found it here! Thank you! We’re both so excited to start making these!
Love, Love, Love this pattern. I have looked at more than 20 gnomes making videos and yours is the best. I will be making lots of gnomes😁. Thanks for sharing.❤
You have out done yourself again! The woolly locks are to die for, and the fuzzy gnome on the bum 🥰.
Aww you're too sweet and yes, those locks are GORGEOUS in person. I just finished another of the Chonky gnomes today (the large chef coming soon) and oh, I love the locks.
Thanks so much for being here with me, Darla.
ABSOLUTELY A TIME SAVER and makes my gnomes look more professional. A more crisp look!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!
I'm so glad I could help, Jen. I just. made another one of these bodies today (in flannel) just to test a hat - to me, it's the fastest one I make. :)
thank you, Sarah
This is so cute! I never knew it could be so easy to make a gnome.
Thank you! The easiest way to make gnomes I have found!!! I will make a few of these this year, thank you so much!
I'm so glad you like them - they're so much fun to make. Have a great time!
I love that little boop!
So Flippin cute! ....and your excitement is contagious!!
They look awesome
Great and precise directions Thanks
Loved that the pattern was free. Love gnomes xx
I can't wait to start making them. They are so cute. Frances
I hope you have so much fun making them, Frances. It's a fun and easy pattern to work up and decorate.
What a great video. I love the no patterned needed. I made the measurement and cut a templet. I have already made 6 in just 2 days since I watched the video. Thanks a bunch and I'll keep watching!!!!
Oh I'm so glad I could help you make these and wow - 6 already? That's amazing! What are you using for the beard: fur or the wool locks?
@@SarahNenniDaher fur and wool yarn
Luv how u show how 2 measure ur fabric n sew n especially how u cut ur faux fur 4 ur gnomes. Ur gnomes r amazing luv them n thank you for ur free patterns n for sharing! Keep up Ur Amazing Gnomes! Hope U n Ur Family Have A Blessed Day n Happy Thanksgiving!🧡🦃🤎
Looks like so easy and fun! Can't wait to make some
Hope you enjoy and yes, very easy. I made a ton for a charity one year and got into quite the groove. Hope you have fun!
I'm bit confused the hat measurement.... large hat is 10 x9.5 then cut into triangle? Smaller hat 11 x 7 cut into triangle?
@@kathleencurrie6823 The measurements are correct - the taller gnome body will taper and the hat sits a bit higher if that makes sense.
i just love them so nice
Loved this
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this free pattern. It is so clearly shown. I have struggled with others.
I wait for the boop every video and today I got 2!!!
Hahah I'm so glad you like the boop - I love doing it :)
First time watching you .love your gnomes.
Welcome to the channel, Robin. We have a great time here :)
Love the way you made the Gnomes. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome, Donna. Thank you for watching along.
Thank you. Great video 🌟👍🏻
I love those clips.
Same - one of the best sewing items I've ever purchased.
Love these cute little guys. Thanks so much!!!
You are so kind, Bonnie, thank you. And thank you for watching.
Loving these , Thank you sooo much Sarah
You're welcome, Heather. Have fun making them!
So easy to do thanks again your so good at making the little guys I follow u when I see u I watch u right away keep gnome in waiting for the next one thanks again boop
Thanks so much, Pam - I sincerely appreciate you watching and being here with me. :)
Very nice
Sooooo cute!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
thanks so much for this gift. I watched your other video when you hot glued it. I will try to hot glue this one. Merry Christmas to you
Thank you, Lonna. I tell you what - I did not have the testers try and hot glue this. Will you please let me know how it works out? You can email me directly or just comment here. I didn't even think to test this one with hot glue.
If you want to email me: sarah @ rufflesandrainboots.com
Can u comment here how hot gluing this pattern went? Ty :)
Huge thanks, Sarah! You saved the day!
Super cute thanks for sharing
Love the fabric clips!
Me too!! Seriously - they were a game changer for me. Thanks for watching, hon!!!
Thank you for the video
You're welcome, thank you for watching.
Alright Sarah...all except for the Needles for Stitching Lamb fur. I imagine it looks awesome! I can crochet..embroider..hand stitch ..square stitch but still haven't learned that one..yet! Thanks for the measurements!!!
Hahah You should get some stabby, stabby needles - they're loads of fun, I promise. Really helps to get the aggression out (safely) :)
@@SarahNenniDaher what do they call those needles? I can just get the needles and not the who kit right??
@@aprilmadison8221 Yep, felting needles - they need to have needles with the barb things on them. I just bought a small kit on Amazon (it had a little handle to hold the single needle and a little 6 or 8 needle holder for the big stuff).
@@SarahNenniDaher ok guess I need the whole kit then because that's the way it comes. Plus better way to figure it out. Felting needles....ok!! Got ya! Thanks!
@@SarahNenniDaher 6 or 8 holder for big stuff??? You mean you use all of them at one time??? No...can't be. Do they have any instructions with it???? I hope so! LOL
thank you for this tutorial - they are so cute !!
great 👍
Love these! Thank you for sharing!
So easy
So cute, going to have to make them thank you - boop
Have fun!
Loving this pattern Sara, 😊
Oh, thank you so much, Sandra. Sometimes the simple ones are exactly what we need. Thanks for watching along with me.
Loving these Sarah thank you x
Glad you like them, Kym. I made quite a few of them for charity and they work up really well with a few details and decorations. Thank you for watching, Kym.
These are so adorable Sarah! I love them! Tfs and God Bless 💜🥰
Thank you so much, Dawn. Hope things are going well for you. 💜
@@SarahNenniDaher Thank you Sarah and I hope the same for you as well💜🥰
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Hahaha That is the power of UA-cam :)
das ist die Macht von UA-cam (Google translated this if it's wrong) 😊
@@SarahNenniDaher Thank you ♥️
Omg how adorable are these guys. I've signed up for your newsletter. Love watching 👀😍 you craft.
Thanks so much for signing up, Patricia. And I appreciate the sweet compliment. I hope you have fun making these.
Adorable!!🎉🥰
Thanks Sarah! Will you be offering the pattern for the chef gnome soon?
I was up until nearly 3 am editing videos. I'm adding one more hat and will finish that up today - the rest of the pattern is completely done. :)
@@SarahNenniDaher YAY 😀!!!!!!!
I cant wait that pattern :)
just love your positive energy :) Great video (y) I will definitely try this tomorrow
First, thank you so much - I like to have a lot of fun with my crafting. :) And I'd love to see them when you finish. Honestly, that's the best part of my job. :)
I Will let you know 🥰👍
Could you use regular fleece or cotton woven fabric for the body and Hat? I don't have any felt right now, so I thought maybe using another fabric would work? I also had bought some wooden noses at Hobby Lobby with one side of the wood flat that I think would work for the noses, and I bought some Flesh color paint to paint them, and then maybe put a little blush on them to look like his nose is cold and red? Also would a pipe cleaner work for the wire in the hat instead of floral wire? I have some wire for jewelry, but its not very thick. Thank you for the great tutorial, and explanation of making these! They are adorable!
Hi, Karen. These are actually made with fleece, so that will work if you have it on hand. For cotton, you will need to hem the edges and possibly add interfacing (or tack to a fleece) so that you cannot see the weight and fill through the fabric.
Those noses will definitely work and painting them (or watering down the paint so it's more like a stain) is a great idea.
You can use pipe cleaner for the hat, yes, but I do recommend doubling up on them as they tend to lose their 'oomph' much sooner than wire. The jewelry wire - double or tripled up - would likely work, too, just make sure to attach it to the back seam.
Thank you so much for your sweet compliment and for watching.
Amazing Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for joining me this morning :)
Sarah, I can’t seem to get the pattern. What to do?
Love it. Thanks so much 💕
This is exactly what I've been learning for. Thank you sooo much!!
These are so cute. Your videos are amazing and so easy to follow. Do you have a pattern for gnome curtain tie backs. I would love to have these but they are pretty expensive to buy as I need 2 sets.
No, sorry I don't have a pattern for curtain tie backs. I imagine you could make a 6-10 inch gnome (without adding weight) and attach them to a wide ribbon to make a pair. But I haven't not yet done curtain tie backs. :(
How big is the wood bead. Thank u!
Do you have the SVG for the Gnomes somewhere?
Hi there, is it felt you're using for the body ? or just fleece ? I suppose with enough packing fleece would be fine right ?
Omg, I’ve struggled with stupid paid for patterns! One was from Russia and gosh me $15!!! 🤦♀️ thank you from the bottom of my gnome…
Oh wow, well if you struggle with anything with this one (or any of my premium patterns), I'm at your disposal. I try to keep things easy for those of us who just sew for crafts because um, I am in NO WAY a talented seamstress. LOL
I have three patterns for $10 each...message for info..
How do you secure the fur beard? I saw you pin it but missed how it was secured
The faux fur beard can be glued on with hot glue or you can sew on the top edge by hand. I prefer the hot glue, as it's much faster.
Ok, can someone tell me if the large body is 6 x 10 when it is folded? That is what I am assuming.
Yes, cut a 12 x10 body piece, which when folded on the 10 inch side, measures 6x10 inches.
I love this pattern and can't wait to make then. Thank you so much. ♥️
Best gnome pattern ever! Thanks.
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How do I get a triangle from a hat piece that is 5.5 in x 7 in ??
You would measure:
- the height of the vertical side of the triangle (the FOLDED EDGE) at 7 inches
- the base at 5.5 inches
- to get the third length of the triangle (the hypotenuse), you join the two points by using a ruler; the measurement is irrelevant because you're just joining up the start of the base to the start of the height
Hope that helps.
Would it be possible to tell me the measurements of the hat and body unfolded please
I responded to another comment you left, but here it is:
Hat (both sizes measured and cut this way):
Cut out a rectangle of fabric of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold that rectangle along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall and becomes only 5.5 inches wide).
Cut from the bottom, starting on the open side up to the top point on the fold side. This will be a triangle at 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches high. When you unfold it, it will be a triangle at 11 inches wide by 7 inches high.
Body (both sizes measured the same way):
Cut out a rectangle of 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches high.
Sorry meant to ask. what is a default stitch setting
It's basically just a straight stitch somewhere between 2.5 and 3. And the material is fleece. :)
What fabric did you use please
It's basic fleece - you can get it at the craft store or online in both solid colors and prints.
Hi! Cant seem to find the patterns. How do i find them?
Jamie, this one doesn't actually need a pattern, as it's just measurements:
The Free Gnome Pattern Measurements
Fold the fabric and then cut the following:
LARGE
Hat: 5 x 9.5" (on the fold side)
Body: 6 x 10" (fold)
SMALL
Hat: 5.5 x 7 (fold)
Body: 4.5 x 7.5" (fold)
Very cute but I don't sew!!! :(
How did you get a triangle please
I responded to your two other comments, but here it is:
Hat (both sizes measured and cut this way):
Cut out a rectangle of fabric of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold that rectangle along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall and becomes only 5.5 inches wide).
Cut from the bottom, starting on the open side up to the top point on the fold side. This will be a triangle at 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches high. When you unfold it, it will be a triangle at 11 inches wide by 7 inches high.
Body (both sizes measured the same way):
Cut out a rectangle of 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches high.
Okay y’all, I feel like a moron. Everyone is understanding this but me lol! Do you start with the material already folded and then make the measurements? I was expecting a print out pattern to cut out and lay on top of the material. I’m super new to this. Thanks!
Sally, I'm hopefully going to get to make a pattern soon but yes. The measurement which says FOLD next to it goes along the fold of the fabric. So put the right-sides of the fabric together and use the measurements starting on the fold (height).
@@SarahNenniDaher You’re awesome! Thanks so much for your patience and quick response, and for not making me feel more dumb! Lol 😁 🤗
@@sallyartis3766 Oh no - I should have put together the pattern; I just lost an employee recently so I am trying to do things all on my own.
@@SarahNenniDaher well bless your heart! No worries. You’re doing great!
Another question... are you marking the boxed bottom at the same 1 1/2" with the small body also? And I know you mention your seam allowance is the same as the width of your foot, but that doesn't help with knowing what the seam allowance is if you don't know what size your foot is? I'm just winging it, and hoping it comes out alright...
You can do the box seam at 1 or 1.5 inches - I prefer removing a 1/2 inch but the pattern covers it for 1.5.
The foot is just a guide for beginners and most beginner sewists are likely using a standard foot. If you would like to use the measurement lines on your sewing machine, no less than 1/4 inch for the seam though if you're truly a beginner, I would advise 1/2 inch.
I feel really stupid. I can’t figure out how the heck to cut the hat. Can someone help!!!
I had the same problem. I got the bottom piece just fine.
I love this tutorial, except I've spent entirely too much time trying to figure out how to cut out the material. After reading these comments, I think I have it figured out, but wow. So the square starts out being measured twice the width and then 7" tall (for the short gnome), then fold it over and start where your video begins. I hope that's right.
That’s correct. You measure the rectangle first, fold it, and then cut to the video.
Hi, I looked at your supply list and couldn’t find the floral wire you used for the large hat. Can you tell me what gauge you used? Thanks so much 😊
I used the floral wire from the dollar tree; it doesn't have a gauge but it is very pliable. Any 16-18 gauge will work, as will 20 but if you can only find the thin wire, double it up on itself
@@SarahNenniDaher I appreciate it, thanks again 🥰
Are the sizes correct for the large hat? I followed as written. But the hat was too small to fit the body
Hmm, the sizes are correct. Just to check - you did fold the fabric and then cut 5 inches wide by 9.5 inches tall (meaning, the width is 10 inches wide).
To troubleshoot beyond that, could it be that you pulled it farther down than I did or that you stuffed it fuller? The seam allowance could also be an issue? I've made a lot of these (many for just a single charity event) and those are the measurements I used every time. I've added length to them (the height of the triangle) to increase the scrunches in front but have never had an issue with them not fitting.
@Sarah Nenni-Daher yes I did that. I must be making some mistakes. The body is 13 in circumference. Thanks for getting back to me. I will have to play with it. I love the body.
I'm a little confused about the hat. If I cut a rectangle 5.5 x 7 with the 7 on the fold, what do I do? Do I keep it folded and cut a diagonal so when open the triangle is 11 x 7? Is the 11" side the brim of the hat?
Yes, so you cut out a rectangle of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold it along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall) and cut from the bottom open side to the top point for the hat. When you unfold it, it will be 11 inches along the bottom and 7 inches high. When folded, the hat is 5.5 inches wide by 7 inches tall.
I am sorry but I don’t understand how you make the hat do you have to cut the price of material into a triage
@@shirleygreenaway3369 Cut out a rectangle of fabric of 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. Fold that rectangle along the 7 inch side (so it stays 7 inches tall and becomes only 5.5 inches wide). Cut from the bottom, starting on the open side up to the top point on the fold side. This will be a triangle at 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches high. When you unfold it, it will be a triangle at 11 inches wide by 7 inches high.
Does that help?
What tool is used for the wool lock beard?
That is a needle felting needle (I picked up this pack of small, medium, and large on Amazon)*: amzn.to/3vWg6kU
@Sarah Nenni-Daher I got one from Amazon and lambs wool today so tomorrow I'll play with felting on the beard! Wish me luck!
How do I find your pattern
Can't find it either
Did you use fleece or felt?
For these two, I used fleece. I like the stretch I get from fleece more so than felt which really comes into play on the hats. That said, you can use felt for the bodies and fleece for the hat and get the same look.
I'm having problems getting the hats to fit the gnome. Please look at measurements again. I don't believe I am over stuffing.
Having made a ton of these and having had hundreds send me their pictures, I’m pretty sure they’re correct. The hats aren’t pulled down too far, could that be it?
I can't find the pattern
Sorry to be so dense on such a cute simple pattern, but my portion body to hat seems off. Large body is it ONE cut 6x10, THEN folded and sewn? Looks really skinny. the hat seems like it IS cut on the fold then cut diagonally for triangle, seems a little too bif but have not added nose yet. The viedo seems like the body is wider. Maybe need to fold other direction???
I think I finally got it! Sewed it the wrong way making a skinny cylinder. video makes them look larger than they re, can adjust. Thank you!
@chontel klobas Chontel, just seeing this now. I'm so glad you go it!
Just to say, these aren't Gnomes, they are GONKS! Gnomes have eyes and mouths whereas Gonks do not!