Earth-tone knit clothing is the foundation for an enchanted forest of walking, talking flora and fauna. The foliage on sapling Trey, 5, and big trees Rion (at far left) and Miako is made from felt and cotton fabric, floral wire, and floral tape.

With her red felt cap (which requires only a few stitches to make), Ruby, 3, is cute as a button mushroom.


Foliage How-To
To create a leaf, iron 4-by-6-inch fusible web to same size green felt to fuse. Center a length of 24-gauge floral wire on web; top with patterned cotton fabric. Iron layers together; cut into a leaf shape. Wrap wire in floral tape. To create a branch, cut an 8- to 10-inch piece of 18-gauge wire. Wrap in floral tape, adding leaves as you go. Attach branches to headband by wrapping ends in place with floral tape, using multiple layers for a woody look.
 

Mushroom How-To
Each side of hat (front and back) is made of two pieces of felt joined with fusible web. Use cross-stitches to tack hat together and to size it to child's head at bottom. Attach felt spots with fabric glue.


Monkey How-To
Cut four ear shapes from felt and two from fusible web. Layer these to make ears, sandwiching a 3-inch piece of floral wire into each; iron layers together. Attach ears to a knit cap with fabric glue; bend forward.