Cloth Carrots

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I cannot resist decorating and crafting something fresh for spring, such as cloth carrots, flowers, bunnies, baskets, wreaths, carrot garland, etc. Spring feels like a rewaking of the earth and a new beginning just waiting to happen. 

 

 

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How to Make Fabric Carrots

Following these step-by-step directions makes creating an adorable bundle of cloth carrots easy. 

Fabric Carrot Supplies 

🥕🥕 I recommend you watch the carrot-making how-to video before you begin.

• Fabric (I used a drop cloth)
• Ribbon
• Rubberband
• Scissors
• Pattern (Carrot pattern download)
• Ink
• Stamps
• Embroidery thread
• Thread conditioner
• Needle
• Raffia
• White rice
• Lavender essential oil
• Hot Glue and glue sticks
• Silicone mat
• Pins

Cutting the Carrot Fabric 

After printing the carrot sewing pattern, I used my paper scissors and cut the carrot out. 

 

Then I folded my fabric to cut out two carrots and pin the carrot pattern to the fabric. 

Next, I cut out the fabric carrots.

If you love crafting with dropcloth fabric I think you will like these no-sew curtains.

 

Ink Stamping Cloth Carrot

I used a snap-together letter stamp dipped into black ink to add the ink-stamped word. 

First, I drew a line with an air-soluble fabric marker to stamp my word. 

 

Sewing The Carrot

I hand sewed my carrots. However, you can use a sewing machine.

Before sewing, I pinned the long sides, facing the wrong sides. In other words, place the carrot on your work surface with the carrot right side up.

Using a needle and thread, I made a running stitch about 1/4″ from the cut edge along the long side of the carrot.

I used embroidery floss to sew my carrots and keep the thread from tangling; I used a thread conditioner before sewing.

Next, I pulled the thread over the top edge and knotted and trimmed the thread. 

 

Fill Cloth Carrots 

You can fill your carrots with rice or fiberfill. 

I like the way the rice fills in all the voids; however, to keep insects out of my crafting rice, I add a few drops of lavender essential oil and stir it before using it.

Then using a funnel, I scoop rice into the fabric carrot until it is about 5/8″ from the top.

Note: Do not consume this rice.

 

 

Insert Raffia

I used raffia to create a carrot top. However, you could use ribbon, twine, or faux greenery instead. 

Once I had the raffia gathered in my hand, I placed a little hot glue inside the carrot top and attached the raffia to the bond.

 

Close Cloth Carrots

To secure the carrot’s end, I gathered the top of the carrot then used a rubber band. After the carrot closed, I tied a ribbon around the rubber band to add a pretty farmhouse vibe.

Dropcloth carrots ready for my Easter decor.

 

 

 

More Spring and Easter Home Decor You Might Like:

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