text: Craft Ideas : Projects : Details : old-world-santa
  scissors, ruler, paintbrush, sewing needle, pencil Tools
  1. Print out pattern. Trace body pattern onto double layer of muslin. Machine-sew on traced line, leaving open where indicated. Trim seam allowance. At bottom of body, match side and bottom seams creating triangle. Machine-sew 1/2" from point. Repeat on other side of body. Turn body right side out.
  3. Trace arm pattern onto double layer of black felt. Machine-sew on traced line, leaving open where indicated. Repeat with other arm. Turn each inside out. Trace collar onto red felt; cut out on traced line. Trace hood pattern onto fold of double layer of red felt; cut out on traced line. Refer to pattern to machine-sew 1/8" from edge. Turn right side out. Trace coat pattern on fold of double layer of red felt. With right sides together, beginning at cuff, machine-sew down to underarm and continue to bottom edge of coat. Clip underarms. Clip neck opening and cut down center front of coat.
  4. For face, remove one bar of Tan clay from package and condition in hands until soft and pliable. Gently press thumb into clay, creating concave shape. Press two indentations on concave side of clay for eyes. For nose, knead small ball of clay and press on face between eyes. Blend nose into face. For mouth, use pencil point to make hole 1/8" down from nose. Use pencil point to form lips by gently moving clay to open mouth. Follow manufacturer's instructions to bake clay on parchment-lined baking sheet in oven. Let cool.
  9. Cut 1/2" strips of batting and adhere down center front of coat, on each arm, and around bottom edge of coat. Cut 3/4" strip of batting and fold in half; center hood between batting and adhere in place. Position hood on head and adhere. Adhere collar around shoulders of coat. Tie jute around waist.