Felt Dragon Ornament Craft

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Looking for a magical and fun craft? This DIY Dragon Felt Ornament is the perfect way to add a touch of fantasy to your holiday decor or everyday accessories!

Why You’ll Love This Felt Dragon Craft

This felt dragon craft is an easy and enjoyable project for kids, teens, and adults alike! Whether you’re a fan of mythical creatures, love handmade decorations, or want a simple sewing project, this felt dragon ornament is a great choice. With just a few supplies—felt, thread, and scissors—you can create a charming little dragon to decorate your space or give as a gift.

When to Make This DIY Felt Ornament

This felt dragon craft is perfect for a variety of occasions! Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, here are some great times to create your own felt dragon:

• Christmas: A felt Christmas ornament that stands out among traditional decorations.
• Birthday Gifts: Handmade ornaments make great presents for fantasy lovers!
• Gift Tags: Attach it to a wrapped present for an extra-special touch.
• Year-Round Decorations: Not just for Christmas! Add a magnet and place it on your fridge, hang it from a keychain, attach it to a backpack zipper with a carabiner, or use a suction cup to display it on a window.

Fun Variations for Your Felt Dragon Craft

• Colorful Creations: Try different felt colors to make a fire-breathing red dragon, an icy blue dragon, or a mystical purple one.
• Embellishments: Add sequins, embroidery details, or tiny beads for extra sparkle.
• Personalized Dragons: Stitch initials or names onto the wings for a custom touch.
• Double-Sided Design: Make the dragon double-sided for a fully finished look from every angle.

DIY Dragon Felt Ornament Tutorial

Now that you’re excited to make your own felt dragon, let’s dive into the tutorial! This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating your own adorable dragon ornament with ease. Don’t forget to download the free template to make the process even simpler.

Supplies:

• Different colored felt fabrics
• Pencil or chalk
• Needle
• Matching threads
• Ribbon
• A pair of scissors
• Cotton
• Printed template

Instructions:

Download and print out the dragon ornament template. Cut out the pattern pieces.

Trace the patterns on the selected felt fabrics using a pencil or chalk. Use scissors to cut out the traced felt fabrics.

Take the lower body and the belly cutouts.

Place the belly cutout on the bottom part of the lower body cutout and prepare a needle with thread that matches the belly cutout.

Stitch along the outer border of the belly’s round edge to join it with the base. Keep the bottom end unstitched for now and keep the thread intact.

Take the head, horn, and lower face cutout. Place the horn on the top middle of the head and place the lower face cutout on the bottom edge of the head.

Use black thread to stitch the eyes onto the felt dragon.

Stitch the lower face and the horn to the head using matching threads.

Use a small piece of ribbon to make a loop. Place the open ends of the ribbon loop at the top of the back base. 

Place the head piece on the head portion of the base, keeping the ribbon between the head and base layers. 

Place the right ear between the head and base layers on the right side.

Use a matching thread to stitch along the open edge of the head’s top. Start stitching from below the right ear and move upwards. Place the left ear on the left side and continue and stitching along. 

Place the left wing on the left side of the base. Overlap a little of the wing’s inner edge with the base.

Place the lower body on the lower body part of the base and place the top edge of the body just under the head layer.

Stitch along the sides to join the body part with the base. Use the remaining yellow thread (belly part) to stitch along the bottom side of the belly. For the rest, use the green thread.

Keep a small opening to add the other wing and to stuff the felt bird with a small amount of cotton.

Add stuffing inside the ornament.
Place the right wing like we placed the left wing. Stitch to join the wing and close the opening. 

Stitch the bottom side of the head with the top side of the lower body to complete the craft.

Tips & Tricks for the Best Felt Dragon Ornament

• Use Sharp Scissors: Clean cuts make assembling the dragon easier and neater.
• Choose Strong Thread: Embroidery thread works well and adds a decorative look.
• Secure Small Pieces: Use fabric glue to help hold tiny felt details in place before stitching.
• Make a Set: Craft a few dragons in different colors to give as gifts or to decorate multiple spaces.

Conclusion

This DIY Dragon Felt Ornament is a fantastic craft for all ages, bringing a touch of magic to your Christmas tree, gifts, and everyday accessories. Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a gift, this felt dragon is sure to delight! Grab your free template and start crafting today!

More Fun Felt Ornament Tutorials

If you loved making this felt dragon craft, you’ll want to check out these other adorable felt ornament tutorials:

• Christmas Gnome Ornament Craft – A whimsical gnome to bring holiday cheer!
• DIY Felt Unicorn Ornament – Perfect for anyone who loves magical creatures.
• Felt Peacock Ornament Craft – A colorful and elegant handmade decoration.
• Felt Fox Christmas Ornament Craft – A cozy and charming woodland animal craft.
• DIY Avocado Felt Ornament – A fun and quirky addition to your holiday decor.

Happy crafting!