{"id":12406,"date":"2014-12-02T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-02T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=12406"},"modified":"2022-06-19T14:59:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T18:59:45","slug":"felt-gingerbread-house-tissue-box-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/felt-gingerbread-house-tissue-box-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"Felt Gingerbread House tissue box cover"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13936 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I was so inspired by the <a title=\"Modern Christmas Tissue Box Cover pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/christmas-tissue-box-cover-pattern\/\">Modern Christmas Tissue Box Cover<\/a>, that I felt I had to make the opposite. &nbsp;Nothing sleek and modern about this design &#8211; its all kitcsh and traditional. &nbsp;I love the felt gingerbread house idea anyway &#8211; <a title=\"Sew a Felt Gingerbread House\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/felt-gingerbread-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here is one<\/a> from the Seasonal Sewing Series from last year. &nbsp;This one is designed for play, its all soft and squishy with windows and doors to add and play with. &nbsp;Of course the real gingerbread house is all covered in icing and candy and will make your hips expand and your teeth fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a calorie-free alternative, that will still be looking good this time next year too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13937 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I've designed this as a removable tissue box cover, but there is no reason you can't decide to add a felt bottom and stuff this instead. &nbsp;Or just use empty tissue boxes as the frame and create a whole gingerbread house village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew a Felt Gingerbread House tissue box cover<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13862 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-001-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/crafts-craft-fabrics-rainbow-classicfelt-craft-cuts-9-39-39-x-12-39-39.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=craft+felt&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craft Felt<\/a> in light brown, white, dark brown and other colors of your choice<\/li><li>Sewing threads and embroidery floss to match<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/crafts.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=ric+rac&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ric rac<\/a> in assorted colors<\/li><li>An old square tissue box<\/li><li>Scissors, tape, craft glue (I used <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00178KLEY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00178KLEY&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=7BWAY45GVXIVWOXP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arleen's Tacky Glue<\/a>)<\/li><li>Optional &#8211; Buttons to decorate (I used these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/fragment\/q%3Dsnowflake%2Bbuttons%26start%3D3\/http:\/\/www.joann.com\/jesse-james-dress-it-up-snowflakes-embellishments-snow\/1088830.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cute snowflake buttons<\/a>)<\/li><li>The shapes template &#8211; or draw your own<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1394321\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-13943 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"13943\" data-trackid=\"13943\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/550;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/550;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the basic templates for the felt gingerbread house<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the basic hand-drawn templates I used for this project from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0Keep on your computer or in your pattern library and sew at your leisure. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/house\" style=\"\" >Download templates<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the top cardboard roof frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll use an empty tissue box the same to create the roof frame. &nbsp;Open out all the glued seams&nbsp;until your tissue box looks like this. Allow a small tab down either side of that bottom panel and cut away the parts shaded&nbsp;here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13863 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-002-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then your cardboard pieces will look like this.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13864 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-003-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We need to cut a circle in the top of the roof for the tissues to come out, so I drew around my roll of tape and cut out half of the circle on each side. &nbsp;(Skip this part if you won't be using it for tissues.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13865 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-005-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then the two pieces are joined together at the tabs you left to form the apex of the roof. &nbsp;Glue, tape or both, inside and out. &nbsp;The part of the box where the tissues originally came out then folds under and is reattached to form the base. &nbsp;Like this. &nbsp;Now you have a triangle shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13866 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-006-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fold in the ends, cut off the excess. &nbsp;Fold up the bottom and cut off what you don't need. &nbsp;Glue or tape everything together and your roof frame is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13867 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew our felt roof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a piece of dark brown felt 5 inches wide and 10.5 inches long. &nbsp;Fold it in half length-ways and make a small snip through the exact center to create a gap for the tissues. &nbsp;(Omit if just creating the house and not using it for tissues.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13868 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-015b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use the template or free-hand some tiles for the roof. &nbsp;I cut mine 5 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep and cut 5 tiles on each one. &nbsp;I made a total of 16 of these.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13869 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-016b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew on the first one at the base of the roof, overhanging the edge. &nbsp;Sew close to the straight edge. Then layer up the tiles fairly evenly as you go up, stopping just short of the center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13870 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-018b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut yourself some snow from white felt. &nbsp;I folded a piece in half and then cut a random curving shape to represent the snow (or icing) dripping down the roof. &nbsp;Sew this on with white thread, just either side of the center opening. &nbsp;Snip through the white felt at the center to match the snip in the brown felt underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13871 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-021b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I found it looked best if I glued the snow down in either side too, to keep it lying flat to the tiles. &nbsp;You could also stitch it by hand around the edges if you preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13872 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-022b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Set the roof aside for the glue to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the walls of our felt gingerbread house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Either use my templates or cut your own by lying down your tissue box and the roof and drawing around them with a small seam allowance. You will need a front and back with the peak and two smaller sides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13873 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Decorate your side panels with windows. &nbsp;I used two hearts and a line of ric-rac behind, different colors for each side of the house. &nbsp;I added a small snowline along the bottom. &nbsp;Decorate yours however you like. &nbsp;Buttons look great, or even try sequins and beads too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13874 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-024b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Add a front door, a round window, and some of those cute snowflake buttons to the front. &nbsp;Add designs of your choice to the back. &nbsp;Perhaps another window and a Christmas Tree?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13875 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Let your imagination run wild. &nbsp;You can get lots of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=felt%20gingerbread%20house&term_meta%5B%5D=felt%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=gingerbread%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=house%7Ctyped\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> inspiration from Pinterest<\/a>. &nbsp;There are some truly breathtaking examples out there to give you some ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=felt%20gingerbread%20house&term_meta%5B%5D=felt%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=gingerbread%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=house%7Ctyped\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-500x225.jpg\" alt=\"Felt gingerbread house\" class=\"wp-image-13858 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-500x225.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/225;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-500x225.jpg\" alt=\"Felt gingerbread house\" class=\"wp-image-13858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-500x225.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-houses.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew all 4 sides together, right sides together. &nbsp;I used my machine, but you could hand sew if you prefer that look. &nbsp;Or stitch by machine then add a decorative hand stitch on the outside corners &#8211; that would look nice too. &nbsp;Check the fit of the sleeve over your tissue box.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13876 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-027b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attaching it all together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop the roof frame on top of your tissue box and slide the felt sleeve over the top. &nbsp;Line up the corners of the house with the corners of the tissue box. &nbsp;Line up the bottom edge flat with the table and then glue the edges of the walls onto the roof frame at the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13877 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house.  This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as  the frame.  I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-028b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I'm using a little tape to hold it all in place while the glue dries, then I'll peel that back off afterwards. &nbsp;If you wanted, you could also stitch through the cardboard to make sure that felt is going to stay in place. &nbsp;Use a pointy tool to create holes first and stitch those edges in place at the top of the pointy section and the top of the side walls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13878 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-13878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-030b-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the glue is dry, add a generous layer of glue all over the roof section including the felt edges. &nbsp;Line up your roof making sure it's centered and press it down into the glue. &nbsp;You should have a small overhang all round. &nbsp;Leave it plenty of time to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13938 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-012c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once it's dry, you can simply pick up the roof and cover as one, and move it onto your full box of tissues. &nbsp;Take the top tissue, pull it up through into the roof and then out of the top of the snip at the center to look like smoke. &nbsp;Maybe you could even make a little chimney pot! &nbsp;That would look fab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I've take the photos&nbsp;with the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/felt-christmas-trees\/\">little felt Christmas trees<\/a> I made. &nbsp;I'll certainly try to find the time to make more of each, the trees and the house. &nbsp;They'll be a nice table display for my Christmas buffet table.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13940 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c.jpg\" alt=\"Felt Gingerbread house. This is a tissue box cover, but you could easily stuff it, or use an empty tissue box as the frame. I'll be making a mini village!\" class=\"wp-image-13940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread-house-020c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mab-1394322\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-13943 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"13943\" data-trackid=\"13943\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/550;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/550;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the basic templates for the felt gingerbread house<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the basic hand-drawn templates I used for this project from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0Keep on your computer or in your pattern library and sew at your leisure. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/house\" style=\"\" >Download templates<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was so inspired by the Modern Christmas Tissue Box Cover, that I felt I had to make the opposite. &nbsp;Nothing sleek and modern about this design &#8211; its all kitcsh and traditional. &nbsp;I love the felt gingerbread house idea anyway &#8211; here is one from the Seasonal Sewing Series \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/felt-gingerbread-house-tissue-box-cover\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":13936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[94,64,92,63,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12406"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12406"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73562,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12406\/revisions\/73562"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}