Master class with step-by-step photos “Snail - Tilda” with your own hands

The simplicity and conciseness of the tilde-style snail touches anyone. Children will enjoy playing with it, and for an adult it will serve as a wonderful interior decoration. Sewing a tilde snail is so simple that every novice craftswoman and even a child with basic sewing skills can handle it. In this article you will find detailed master classes on how to create such toys with various decorations.

What materials are suitable

Before starting work, you must prepare all materials. And the first thing you need to decide on is the fabric for the base. Natural options are best: cotton or linen. But you can use chintz, cambric, and sometimes felt. If the fabric is a little thin, and in general, so that the toy holds its shape better, it is advisable to glue doublerhide (or non-woven fabric) to the wrong side with an iron.

This thin material is a lining, making the fabric stronger and preventing it from stretching. But keep in mind that if the body or other elements of the snail are light, then the dublerin is only needed in a white or milky shade (the dark one will show through).

The tilde snail can be in any color scheme, depending on the style in which it is sewn. If you want to make a toy in natural colors, then choose a flesh-colored base. It can be tinted with coffee or tea to give it a warmer tone. In this case, the sink should be made of soft pink, blue or green fabric, decorated with a flower, heart or other element.

There are also bright houses: with polka dots, checkered patterns, stripes, flowers, etc. They are decorated with lace, ribbons, buttons, beads, or whatever is found in grandma’s chests, if, for example, a vintage style is chosen. Get creative and come up with your own unique toy. The master class will tell you how to sew a tilde snail below.

Patterns

Constructing a pattern

As a rule, all toys in the tilde style are small in size. Therefore, a couple of A4 sheets of paper will be enough for you to understand how the pattern is made. A full-size tilde snail, sewn according to this design, will meet all the necessary proportions.

On one sheet the body with the horns of the future toy is drawn, and on the second - the shell-house. It must be immediately depicted in a spiral shape. At the same time, try to “layer” (see the image of the pattern above). The junction of the shell is schematically depicted on the body. These are usually simple two lines.

You can also make sure that the pattern fits on one sheet. A life-size tilde snail can be made this way. Just draw the body and the “house” on top of each other, like in the picture below.

It is best when the pattern is drawn on thick cardboard or oilcloth. Then it will last longer, and you can sew more toys.

Snail with a heart

This sweet guest will bring love and joy to your interior on her sink. And all because it is symbolically decorated with a decorative heart made of fabric.

What you will need for work:

• any cotton fabric of different colors for the body and shell;
• stuffing material - synthetic winterizer or holofiber;
• matching threads, scissors, needles;
• sewing pins;
• a bamboo stick for stuffing (you can use a pencil);
• beads, pearls, buttons;
• ribbons, braid, lace;
• blush or pencil to draw the cheeks (they are typical for tildes).

Progress

First you need to print out a life-size tilde snail pattern. If you want a smaller or, conversely, larger size, you can change the printing scale in the printer settings. But if there is nowhere to print, then simply attach a sheet of paper to the monitor and trace the pattern. Again, if you need a different size, play with the scale by typing the “Ctrl” and “+” key combination.

1. Cut out the blanks and place them on the fabric folded in half. Trace the pattern, then cut out the parts, taking into account a seam allowance of 0.5-1 cm. Fasten each part with sewing pins to each other (or baste), and then sew along the contour on a sewing machine (step 1.6-1.8). If this is not possible, then simply sew everything by hand using a back stitch. Don't forget to leave a hole for stuffing.
2. Trim the excess fabric of the blanks, leaving 0.3-0.4 cm from the seam contour. In places of rounding or bends, you should always make small cuts so that after turning the fabric does not puff up. After this, the workpieces should be turned out and ironed thoroughly.
3. Stuff the snail's body and shell with stuffing. Do this gradually, moving the padding polyester with a stick, but so as not to tear the fabric. Next, you need to close the hole in the body with a hidden seam, and sew the shell on top (also in a hidden way). So that the attachment point is not noticeable, it is better to decorate it with ribbon or lace. All that remains is to draw the snail’s eyes and blush on the cheeks.

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But she brings love to the house! Therefore, you need to sew a heart. You can take fabric in the color of the body or another, but in harmony with the toy. Then make a pattern. To do this, fold a sheet of paper in half and draw half a heart. Cut out and attach to the material folded in half.

Machine stitch, leaving a hole at the top of about 3 cm for stuffing. Cut along the contour, departing 0.3-0.4 cm from the seam. Turn the part inside out and iron. Then fill it with filler and, before sewing up the hole, insert a loop of lace or narrow ribbon at the top. Sew and hang on the snail, secure the decoration with two or three stitches.

Instead of a heart, you can make a flower:

Video master class

The video offers an option for sewing a snail with a large rosette on the shell. Such a thing can be a gift for March 8th.

And here is the master class:

• We chose the fabric and transferred the pattern onto it.

• They stitched, cut, turned, and trimmed in the rounded areas.

• We fill it with filler (sintepon, padding polyester, holofiber, etc.).

• Carefully sew up the hole on the body with a hidden seam, sew the shell to the body with the same stitch (with a hidden seam), and then hide the seam under the braid.

• The finished snail can be attached to a board or buttons can be sewn on to imitate wheels. All!!! Congratulations!!

• In this simple way, having a Tilda snail pattern, you can now sew an excellent gift or please your beloved children with a new toy.

Thank you for your attention, good luck, bye!!! Watch also the video on how to sew a Tilda snail.

Source: https://womanew.ru/vykrojka-tilda-ulitka/

Shabby chic style snail

A little more painstaking in tailoring is the option of making a snail tilde in a unique shabby chic style. This trend combines simplicity and sophistication, antiquity and modernity, reminiscent of the Victorian era and literally translates as “shabby chic.”

The character of this style will be given to the toy by woven lace, ruffles, wooden decor, pastel shades, and discreet, calm patterns on the fabric. Let's sew a couple of unusual snails in a cap and a nightcap with a mountain of pillows on a shell.

Materials that will be needed:

• cotton fabric with various patterns - 4 cuts;
• satin ribbons, braid;
• tatting;
• organza ruffle;
• wooden beads, buttons;
• sequins, pearls, flowers;
• threads, scissors, sewing pins;
• filler - synthetic winterizer;
• blush, black acrylic paints.

General progress of work

1. The pattern of the very basis of the snails (body and shell) is the same for any toy. Therefore, you can take it from the previous master class. Sewing blanks happens the same way. The only difference is in the decor and choice of colors. The shell is decorated at the junction with the body with ruffles, and in other places with woven lace.
2. After the snails themselves are ready, you can start sewing hats. For one you need to cut out a cap, and for the other - a cap (this is an ordinary circle). The cap requires two pieces that are sewn together, but the cap will be a single layer.
3. Each headdress must be hand-sewn along the edge with an organza ruffle. And baste the cap near the seam, pull the thread a little and gather the cap. Secure with an invisible knot.
4. To give the shape, both headdresses must be lightly stuffed with padding polyester, and then sewn with a hidden seam onto the head of each snail. The cap can be decorated with a thin satin ribbon, tying it in a bow. For another snail, you can tie a bow and sew it on its ear, and only then put on a cap. It will be more fun this way.
5. Each toy carries several pillows on its shell. To sew these bedding items, you need to prepare white and colored fabrics. From white material, folded in half, you need to cut out four pads measuring approximately 65 by 45 mm and another four 45 by 35 mm.
6. From colored fabric you will get four pillows 45 by 55 mm. A total of six pillows for each snail. Then you should sew all the parts together so that there is room for turning them inside out. Next, iron and stuff the pads with synthetic padding.
7. Close all holes with a blind stitch. Cover the perimeter with a ribbon of thin lace. Sew braid on top of some pillows. In descending order, stack three pillows on top of each other and sew them together, and then secretly attach them to the snail shell in two places.
8. If you wish, you can sew a small heart onto one of the snails in the same way as indicated in the previous master class, only in a small size. Decorate it with a bow made of decorative cord or thin ribbon.
9. All that remains is to sew on beads and buttons, as if the toys were on wheels. And draw traditional eyes and blush on the cheeks.

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And the shabby chic style snails are ready! Do you think they just woke up or are going to have a good sleep?

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Other ideas

Any such toy is made using the same pattern. The only difference is in the method of decoration depending on the chosen style. They also sew funny sailor snails with a real lifebuoy.

Or you can make a mother snail with a baby who is comfortably perched on the top of the shell and is not at all afraid.

Toys are decorated not only with hearts, but also with voluminous flowers, dragonflies and other elements to suit your taste.

But snails with pillows, as in the master class above, are often used as pincushions - both beautiful and convenient. So that toys can stand securely on the surface, they are glued to small oblong boards that serve as stands. And then the funny snail will be able to decorate any corner of your home!

Making patterns for sewing a toy snail Tilda with your own hands

You will need:

• paper
• padding polyester
• pencil
• scissors
• threads
• needle
• textile
• beads
• black pen
• accessories for decoration.

Draw patterns. Transfer patterns to fabric. Cut out the resulting shapes from the fabric. Sew the fabric right sides together. Turn the craft inside out. Fill with filler. Sew together the resulting parts of the future Tilda snail.

Bring the product to its logical conclusion with the help of accessories. Your snail is ready. Now, you know how to sew a Tilda snail yourself. It will serve as a beautiful addition to your interior and serve its intended purpose.

It is also easy to make a completely simple snail - a pincushion.
You will need:

• durable fabric
• scissors
• threads
• filler, can be synthetic padding
• accessories for decoration.

1. Cut out the outline of a snail from fabric
2. Sew the resulting parts together.
3. Fill with padding polyester.
4. Sew up the hole.
5. You decorate, bringing your product to its logical conclusion.

Your snail-pincushion is ready. Enjoy it!

Felt snails, as a rule, simply serve as decoration for the interior, or for your apartment, cottage, house, car.
To make such a snail, you will need:

• threads
• accessories with which you will decorate the snail
• padding polyester

1. Cut out the necessary parts from felt.
2. Sew them together right sides together.
3. Turn them right side out.
4. Sew the pieces together again
5. Fill with padding polyester.
6. Sew up all remaining holes.
7. Decorate your snail with accessories.

The product is ready!