We know you're frantically crafting for all your Holiday gift-giving (or you're like me and haven't started yet)--so here's a sweet little squeaker who would love to be hanging around on your tree! And if you leave off the ribbon loop and mix some catnip into your stuffing, I'm sure there would be a few felines (naughty or nice) who would love to have a new friend.
First, download the pattern. Download Jinglemouse
Cut out your pieces--here's what you need:
Wool felt for head, ears, tail and bottom (I used scalloped sewing shears to cut out bottom circle and tail)
Calico for body
Bell for nose
Embroidery thread for face
4" long ribbon for loop
Polyfil stuffing
Sew the head to the body, nose down on the right side facing of the calico. Flip head part up, iron flat and fold ove the sides of the body. Pin together, right sides facing. Don't forget to pin your loop inside, too. I place mine about halfway up the head piece. Here's a pic:
And here it is after you sew along the edge:
Turn it right side out.
Stuff its little sausage body. Once you've got it nice and firm, start sewing on the bottom circle. Having the scalloped (or pinked would be nice too) edges helps keep the stitches evenly spaced and hides kooky sewing. Don't forget to tuck in the end of the tail near the back seam! (I only say this because I've done it, myself)
Now your mouse is ready for ears. I like to pinch them in half and sew them with a few stitches at the end to form them before I stitch them on the body.
Stitch them to the body, on either side of the loop. Sew on bell to tip of nose. Using three strands of embroidery thread, sew eyes (either straight stitches or french knots will do) and a little mouth (like an upside-down "Y") if you like.
This pattern makes a lean little mouse about 5" tall. For a more petite rodent, shorten the body portion of the pattern and make the base circle smaller, as well. You could make a whole family! Eek!
SO cute!!! Seriously I need those scalloped shears!!! I am making my boyfriend buy them for my birthday Dec 1 !!!! I cant live another month without them!!!
Posted by: Brook Owens | November 16, 2008 at 07:09 PM
super-cute as always!
Posted by: Amy Cluck | November 17, 2008 at 08:25 AM
This is so incredibly cute! I want the scalloped shears, too! haha Ive been dieing to get them for a while now and this just makes me want them even more! Im definitely going to have to try this tutorial out. Thanks so much for posting it!
~Amy Rose~
Posted by: Swell Stitches | November 17, 2008 at 12:14 PM
ARGHHH! He is SO cute! And I love the colors. I cant wait for my next ornament roundup so I can link to this little guy!
Posted by: Rachel | November 17, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I love it. great idea!
Posted by: michele | November 18, 2008 at 12:43 AM
I love this Jingle Mouse but when I try to open the PDF it says it is damaged. I shall have to improvise!!! So cute!!!
Posted by: 2paw | November 18, 2008 at 04:09 AM
I do not know how you do it, but time and time again you come up with MUST DO pattern. I love this. Thank you for the great idea.
Posted by: Debbie | November 18, 2008 at 07:57 AM
This is lovely!
I will make my kids a mouse.
Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial.
Posted by: Koningskind | November 19, 2008 at 01:42 AM
I Have a mouse just like that one that my great grandmother made for my mom when she was little! My mom will love the surprise of seeing this on the tree Christmas morning. Thanks for the tut and patturn.
Posted by: CityChick | November 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Ive been looking for a felt mouse pattern for ages - this looks perfect! Thanks for posting it.
Posted by: Emma | November 19, 2008 at 03:00 PM
What a adorable Moust and great tutorial thank you for sharing it with all of us!
Posted by: ginger(lovestodream) | November 19, 2008 at 03:14 PM
thank you sooooo much,a dear friend over at flickr told me about this tutorial and I LOVE it!!!many thanks Dees
Posted by: Dees | November 26, 2008 at 01:31 PM
très jolie la souris et merçi pour le tuto
Posted by: valentine | November 26, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Dear Lauren,
I wanted to thank you so much for this dear little mouse 'tut'..
I have posted about this on my blog...
Posted by: Robyn | June 17, 2009 at 06:20 PM
gracias¡¡¡ , vivydolls ,( chile)
Posted by: vivydolls | July 18, 2009 at 07:09 PM
Thank you very, very much for this awesome tutorial!
:)
Posted by: Doro | September 14, 2009 at 03:37 AM
Thank you! That mouse is adorable!
Posted by: Cheryl | December 04, 2009 at 03:55 PM
So cute! I've listed your little mouse in my holiday decorations tutorial roundup over on my blog, The Handmade Experiment. http://wp.me/pkcUM-pE
Thanks!
Emily
Posted by: Emily Flippin Maruna | December 10, 2009 at 05:37 PM
love it! great tutorial and so clever.
Posted by: Allison | December 19, 2009 at 04:03 PM
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