Whether you prefer to hand stitch or use a sewing machine, you can do whatever your preference is for this project! We will be doing everything by hand since it's a bit more accessible for all crafters. But if you have a lot of heart bookmarks you want to make, you can also cut out your felt and fabric with an electronic cutting machine like Cricut Maker 3 and the rotary blade.
How to Make Love Heart Shaped Corner Bookmarks
Difficulty Level: Easy
PROJECT MATERIALS
• Felt scraps (I used Guava wool felt from Benzie Design)
• Fabric scraps (I used Liberty London fabric in Malvern Meadow and Suffolk Fields)
• Metallic gold embroidery floss
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• Wedding planning book
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut out 2" wide hearts from your felt and your cotton fabric. You can print a template from online if you would like, freehand cut, or use your Cricut Maker cutting machine. If your scraps has a 90 degree angle already, then take advantage of it and have that help you create the perfect corner edge!
2. Layer your two hearts to begin sewing. Starting from the felt side, do a basic stitch (or any preferred stitch!). The one we have done as seen in the photos is called a running stitch (e.g., dotted line). On the back of our bookmark is like a backstitch (e.g., continuous line). You will need to create an “L” shape with your completed stitches, leaving the curved section open. This is where you will insert it onto your book pages!
3. Place on your wedding planner book's corner to save your spot! That's literally it!
Fancy other felt projects? Our other felt DIY wedding ideas from the past include a wedding jacket patch and coffee cozies. Or you might love to see this real wedding where the bride created her own felt flower bouquets and boutonnieres!
TUTORIAL CREDITS
Photography and DIY Tutorial: Chelsea Barton (originally designed for Jen of Something Turquoise) | Wool Craft Felt Sheets and Embroidery Floss: Benzie Design via Etsy | Modern Wedding Planner Book: Blush and Gold via Etsy | Felt Flowers: The Grey Rose via Etsy
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