Losing a loved one is never easy, and finding ways to honour their memory and keep them close to our hearts can provide a sense of comfort during difficult times. That's why we've put together this tutorial on creating a beautiful keepsake angel to represent strength, love, and peace.
This fabric angel can be sewn using our free pattern and is a special way to honour the memory of a loved one or to gift to someone who has lost someone special.
This easy-to-follow tutorial is designed for those with medium-level sewing skills and can be completed in just 30 minutes by beginners. The approximate cost for this project is only $4, making it a budget-friendly and meaningful way to create a cherished keepsake.
TUTORIAL DETAILS
Sewing skills - Medium levelApprox cost - $4
Approx time - 30 mins for a beginner
This fabric angel can be made using a soft fur fabric with a tiny stretch and can be embellished with sequins or beads to add a personal touch. This project is perfect for a variety of uses, such as a holiday decoration, a gift for someone who has lost a loved one, or as a comforting keepsake to keep close to your own heart.
SUPPLIES TO MAKE A KEEPSAKE NAME ANGEL
- Soft Fabric
- Sequins or beads
- Sewing Machine
- Stuffing
I used a soft fur fabric with a tiny stretch in it which worked well, but have also used stretch velvet which turns out great.
HOW TO MAKE A KEEPSAKE NAME ANGEL
- Print & cut out your pattern
- Pin pattern to fabric and cut out leaving a hem
- Sew around the edge in a straight stitch leaving a hole under the wing on the side. Make sure the outside fabric faces in
- Pull the angel the correct way out through the hole
- Stuff the Angel with filling making sure it is not too fat
- Hand-stitch the side seam up
- Highlight your wings by sewing the lines with a sewing machine. Large stitch length
- Decorate with your sequins or beads
This project is a little fiddly but definitely not a hand-sewing project if you want it this neat.
I have also made this design using beading for the name and halo. The end result is different which shows you that you can customise however you choose. These were for a wedding party to carry with them on the day in memory of a loved one.
I have uploaded a free DIY pattern for you below to make your own, you could print at whichever size you would like your keepsake name Angel to be. I made my ones approx 20cm in length.
This would make a beautiful precious gift for someone who has lost a loved one. You can add some ribbon so it can hang as a feature for a special decoration or make it large for a pillow.
We hope this tutorial provides you with a way to honour the memory of your loved one and brings you comfort during difficult times. Let's get started and create a beautiful keepsake name Angel together.
Happy Crafting!
