Gameday Bag Charm
Show off your team spirit with this gameday bag charm that is perfect for adding a little personality to your bag or backpack. Whether you are headed to the stadium, a tailgate party, or watching the game with friends, this charm brings a pop of color and team pride to your look!
Materials:
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Fabric of your choice
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Fiberfill or stuffing
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Ribbon or trim
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Beads
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Running Pliers
Instructions:
1. Trace the Star Pattern:
- Place your star pattern on the fabric.
- Use disappearing ink marker to trace the star shape onto the fabric with a quarter inch seam allowance.
- Repeat to create a second star.
2. Cut and Sew the Star:
- Cut out the two traced star shapes.
- Place stars right sides together and sew around the edges, leaving a small opening for stuffing.
3. Stuff the Star:
- Turn the star right side out.
- Fill with fiberfill until plump but not overstuffed.
- Hand-sew the opening closed.
4. Prepare the Ribbon:
- Cut a length of ribbon or trim.
- Thread beads onto the ribbon as desired.
5. Add the eyelet:
- Use the Vario Creative Tool to punch a hole at the top of the star.
- Apply a colored eyelet to secure the hole.
6. Create the Belting Addition:
- Cut an 8-inch length of Dritz Poly-Bro 1" belting.
- Treat ends of belting with Dritz fray check
- Fold belting in half and insert into the Dritz key fob hardware with running pliers to create a secondary charm for the keychain.
7. Assemble the Bag Charm:
- Thread the ribbon through the key ring.
- Attach both the fabric star and the belting charm to the keyring.
8. Finish:
- Adjust ribbon and beads so they hang nicely.
- Add your bag charm to your clear bag and show off!
Link to Bag Charm: Gameday Bag Charm Pattern
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