If you don’t know how to sew, but want to make your own gnome, you’ve come to the right place! It’s very easy to make a gnome without sewing. Instead of a needle and thread all you need is some fabric adhesive. Once you gnome how, you’ll be making them for everyone!
You can use the same fabric for the body and hat or use a neutral color fabric for the body and then create different hats so that you can change out his look each holiday/season.
Skill Level: Beginner
Hands-on Time: 1 hr 15 min
Total Project Time: 2 days (overnight glue drying step)
How Much Fabric You’ll Need
You’ll need a piece of Flannel, 11″ x 25″ in size.
I reached out to Fabric Wholesale Direct & they provided me with this Plaid Cotton Flannel Fabric to use for our tutorial. At the time of writing, it’s $8.99/yd.
If you have an old flannel pillow case that would work too!
Other Supplies You’ll Need to Make your Gnome
I reached out to Aleene’s and Thermoweb & they supplied us with the adhesive and tape for this tutorial.
- 25mm Wooden Bead
- Yarn
- Fiber Fill
- Purchase some or just open up an old pillow
- Gnome Hat Template (Download)
- 10″ x 10.5″ piece of Cardstock Paper
- You’ll use this to create a tool for making a gnome beard – shown in the video tutorial
- 1/2 cup Sand in a Sandwich Bag
- Small Paint Brush
- 2 Paperclips
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Masking/Painters Tape
- Small Strip of Parchment or Wax Paper (1″ x 5″)
- Pen
Watch How to Make a Gnome Without Sewing
In this video you’ll learn how to do the following:
- Cut the fabric for the body and hat to the correct dimensions
- Glue the body and hat for the gnome using Fabric Fusion Fabric Adhesive
- Stuff and close the gnome body
- Prep wooden nose for attachment
- Design a tool to make your gnome beard
- Make a gnome beard using your tool, yarn and Fabric Fuse Tape
- Finally assembly of your gnome with yarn beard, wooden nose and hat
- Create a more “crinkly” beard (optional step)
Gnome Hat and Beard Styles
- The hat can be styled pointy or bent
- His beard can be long and straight or shorter and trimmed at an angle
If you’re looking for a fun and festive craft that doesn’t require a sewing machine, DIY no-sew gnomes are the perfect project. These whimsical little decorations are simple to make, budget-friendly, and customizable for any season or holiday. With just a few basic supplies and a little creativity, you can create charming gnomes that bring personality and coziness to your home—no sewing skills required!
This gingham orange check print is a fun fabric for a fall themed gnome!
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Author: Nicole Bolin