DIY: Advent Calendar Bunting

Create some advent calendar bunting this festive season and learn some new hand and machine sewing techniques.

Read More: http://www.madetosew.com/advent-calendar-bunting/
Download Pattern: http://www.madetosew.com/product/advent-calendar-bunting-pattern/

How To: Stem Stitch: https://youtu.be/U5hILTye83U
(used in this tutorial, NOT feather stitch)
How To: Back Stitch: https://youtu.be/xcxgttZD0nc
How To: Appliqué: https://youtu.be/EKbp3vVwZk8

NOTE: The feather stitch referred to in this tutorial is actually called a stem stitch (link to corresponding video above). Sincere apologies I was teaching the feather stitch the same day and became obsessed!

PRODUCTS:
Sewing Machine – Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116
Small Scissors – Fiskars Embroidery Scissors – http://www.madetosew.com/product/fisk…
Large Scissors – Fiskars Dressmaking Scissors – http://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/fiskars-dressmaking-scissors-25cm-9863/
Sew Easy 18″ x 2″ Ruler – http://www.madetosew.com/product/sew-easy-quilt-sew-ruler-18-x-2/
Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy – http://www.madetosew.com/product/clover-magnetic-pin-caddy/
Steel Pins (34 x 0.6mm) – http://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/hardened-and-tempered-steel-pins/#.VZQd6mAxEUU
Sew Easy Tailors Pressing Ham: http://www.madetosew.com/product/sew-easy-tailors-pressing-ham/
Iron: LauraStar Magic Evolution 2

Fabric:
Red Chevron – http://www.plushaddict.co.uk/cotton-fabric-linen-look-cotton-canvas-red-chevrons.html
Red Plain – http://www.plushaddict.co.uk/cotton-fabric/kona-cotton-solids/kona-ruby.html
Embroidery Thread – http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/anchor-stranded-cotton-thread/560079-1000

Music:
Lucy, Plastic Flowers (2015) from http://freemusicarchive.org/

Website: www.madetosew.com
Email: info@madetosew.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madetosew
Twitter: https://twitter.com/madetosew
Instagram: http://instagram.com/madetosew