DIY Tutorial: How to Make a Bird Mobile

Are you a sewing beginner? Want to create a lovely mobile with little birds?
Papa Pique et Maman Coud has the perfect easy sewing tutorial to help you make a beautiful bird mobile with three fabric birds.

Difficulty level 2/5

Materials needed to sew your birds:

Two fabric scraps of 30 x 30 cm in matching colors
Stuffing (kapok, fiberfill, etc.)
Thick thread (embroidery floss, string, yarn…)
A sewing needle and thread

Note: This material list is for making one bird. This DIY project includes 8 simple steps—don’t worry, it’s very easy!

📥 Download the pattern guide

Step-by-step sewing tutorial

Step 1: Cutting
Cut your fabric pieces into 30×30 cm squares.

Step 2: Assembling the wings

Set your sewing machine to a short stitch length (2mm). Sew the two wing pieces right sides together, leaving an opening as marked on the pattern. Repeat for the second wing.

Step 3: Sewing and stuffing the wings

Trim the seam allowance at the pointed tip of the wing and reduce all seams to 0.5 cm, except at the opening. Turn the fabric right side out, stuff lightly and evenly, then close the opening with a few hand stitches.

Step 4: Attaching the belly

Pin the belly piece to one side of the bird, right sides together, starting from the mark and sewing all along to the base of the tail. Stitch.

Step 5: Adding the hanging thread

Tie a large knot at the end of your hanging thread or cord.

Step 6: Final body assembly

Pin the second side of the bird to the first side and the belly, right sides together. Insert the hanging thread into the back seam (knot on the wrong side of the fabric). Sew, leaving the underside of the tail open.

Step 7: Shaping the bird

Trim the seam allowances at the beak and tail points. Press the seams, turning under the raw edges at the tail opening. Turn the bird right side out and stuff the body more firmly so it holds its shape. Close the tail opening with hand stitching.

Step 8: Attaching the wings

Hand sew the wings symmetrically on each side of the bird’s body.

Final and essential step:

Hang your bird and watch it dance in the air!

Congratulations, you’ve just made your very own handmade bird mobile!

This tutorial shows how to make one bird—repeat the steps for each bird you want. We recommend making three birds, as shown in the photos.

You can hang your mobile above a baby’s crib or in any cozy corner of the house.

This easy beginner sewing tutorial is complete!
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