Owl Applique Tote

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Here's a little pattern to make a simple owl applique.
You can cut the pieces out of felt, fleece, or any fabric really.
There's different ways to make an applique using fusible interfacing/ webbing, lots of ironed on starch, or just sewing the layered pieces on top of the base.
Whichever way you prefer works.  I used fusible webbing on this little guy, then top-stitched the face on. 

I also did some contrast stitching on the wings before sewing them to the body.

A little detail I added is the feather body.
Using brown craft feathers, I placed them on my fleece body and zig zagged down the center shaft of the feather to sew them on.  I added the eye buttons and green belly buttons too.
I chose to put this little owl on a tote for my little guy.
Santa brought a couple trains for Christmas, and they never leave his side.  It used to be Woody, but now he's been abandoned in the toy box since Christmas morning.  He takes these trains everywhere and even sleeps with them.  So I made this little tote so he can lug them around easier.
I'm sure there are free tote tutorials around, or you can sometimes find little kid sized ones at dollar stores too.
I use grosgrain 1" ribbon to make quick easy handles on mine to save time. Who wants to turn a skinny tube of fabric right side out?
Like any applique, you could sew it on a shirt, bag, wherever.  So far it's been nice to have a little tote for my toddlers treasures.

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26 comments

  1. Jo (@ boogaloo)January 19, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Oh my gosh! Cutest tote ever!!! I love all the variety of textures - especially on the body! Amazing.

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  2. KelliJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    That is the cutest owl I've seen and I've seen a lot! I love all the different embellishments. It is adorable.

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  3. The BensonsJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Seriously that is crafty--I love the layered textures.

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  4. katherineJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    this is the cutest thing i have ever seen! i LOVE it.

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  5. Alabama ApplesJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! That has to be the most fabulous, cutest thing ever! I love it!!!

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  6. SherryJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I love the little owl you've created, he's so adorable. Great little tote bag too. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. glitter girlJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    This is great, Jess! I am a huge owl-lover, so I NEED to make one of these... =)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    "I'owl" LOVE THIS! SO STINKEN DARLING "SOOOO!" coming by from UCreate! JEN

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  9. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    i HAD to share this on my CraftOManiac FB page- OH' MY CUTENESS check out this OWL BAG- (w)HOO doesn't love Owls? http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2011/01/owl-applique-tote.html

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  10. ElegantpawsJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    This is so sweet. I love the idea of making the owl soft and tactile! Thank you for sharing. x

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  11. JamiJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I love the owl! so adorable!!!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Really sweet. I want a little stuffed owl just like him!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Jess! So awesome. kinda spooky and sleepy and wonderful. I love it.

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  14. andriani retnoJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    super awesome...
    i lovee that
    thanks for sharing :DDD
    i'll try to make 1

    xo

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  15. AmieJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Oooooooh my heck! So cute!

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  16. Shauna@shwinandshwinJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Wow! SO cute! I love it so very very much! I am going to have to make one...

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  17. Susan J BarkerJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    this is a wonderful totebag! So original and I'm sure will turn heads as you carry it with you! I came here looking for your tutorial on the washcloth puppets and was pulled into reading your posts since -- I have now put you on my RSS feed so will be back regularly.

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  18. KaraJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    This is absolutely and totally adorable! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  19. AnneJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I love, love, LOVE the feathers! Genius!!

    I linked to your template on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-feathered-owl-applique/2011/01/22/

    --Anne

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  20. Rachel@oneprettything.comJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    He's DARLING! I love his fluffy little body! Thanks so much, I'll be linking.

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  21. TerryJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I love your owl! The fur and the eyes....so cute!

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  22. Rissa @ Hazel and HoneysuckleJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    That is SO cute! I adore it's expression. At first I thought it was made of faux fur, but using feathers makes it even cooler I think! Much more authentic ;)

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  23. katherineFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    i used this idea and made an owl pillow case :) thanks so much for the idea!!

    thriftedthings.blogspot.com

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  24. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)March 11, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    i CAN'T get enough owls!! I just love this one. Great idea. Very creative use of textures. I love your blog. I am a new follower. Your pics are AMAZING! What kind of camera do you use?
    Amy @SistersoftheWildWest.blogspot.com

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  26. AudreyRJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    My mother-in-law has collected new and interesting owls her entire life. She will be 91 in July this year (2013) and I cannot think of a gift that illustrates her young-at-heart approach to life more than this cute owl. Plus, she really loves and appreciates home-made gifts so this will be perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.

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