Create your very own adorable needle felted Chihuahua with this detailed step-by-step digital tutorial from Simply Felting. Sits at 10.5cm Tall (to the top of the ears)
 
This downloadable guide takes you through the complete process of creating your Chihuahua, from building the wire armature and shaping the body, through to adding the facial features, ears, paws, tail and final shading.
 
The tutorial includes clear written instructions alongside lots of step-by-step photographs, making it easy to follow each stage of the project at your own pace.
 
Included in your digital download:
• Full step-by-step needle felting instructions
• Lots of clear progress photographs
• Chihuahua wire armature diagram
• Full-size body template
• Ear template
• Tail template
• Guidance for shaping the face, muzzle and eyes
• Instructions for adding the ears, paws, tail and final shading
• Materials and wool recommendations
• Printable templates designed to be used with your printer’s “Fit to Page” setting
 
The finished Chihuahua can be personalised with your own choice of colours and accessories, making each little dog completely unique.
 
You will need
Felting needles, wool sliver, carded wool for shading and detailing, glass eyes, a dog nose, glue, an awl, wire and pipe cleaners. A full materials list and recommended wool colours are included within the tutorial.
 
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
This listing is for a digital PDF tutorial only. No physical kit, wool, tools or finished Chihuahua will be posted to you.
Once purchased, you can download the tutorial and work through the project whenever you like.
Please Note
This tutorial and all included photographs, instructions, diagrams and templates are protected by copyright and are for the purchaser’s personal use only. The digital files may not be copied, shared, redistributed or resold.
You are very welcome to sell finished handmade Chihuahuas that you personally create using this tutorial.
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