Sew a Puzzle Ball by Faith Hale

Beginner | 22 min 50 sec

Taught by Faith Hale

It's a puzzle! It's a toy! It's a fabulously fun object to sew! In this sweet little class, professional crafter Faith Hale shows how to design, sew, and construct a puzzle ball. Originally intended as a toy for her baby daughter, Faith became intrigued with the simple geometry of the form. While some puzzle balls are assembled with a solid core, this method relies on three interlocking rings to make the finished object. Once you make one, you'll be hooked.

Learn how to:

Create your own puzzle ball template
Sew and fill a 3D structure
Hand sew a whip stitch
Assemble and disassemble the puzzle ball

Chapters

Sew a Puzzle Ball
Overview00:59
Materials01:07
Prepare pieces02:28
Sew pieces10:43
Assembly07:33

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

For template, a compass, card stock or regular copy paper, ruler, pen, and paper scissors
Medium-weave cotton fabric, 1/8 yard or fat quarter each of 2 colors
Thread to match one of the fabrics
Fabric shears
Hand-sewing needle
Marking tool to transfer template
Sewing machine with matching thread
Pokey tool like a pencil or knitting needle
2 oz. Polyfil stuffing, approx.