A Keyring Fob made from a Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail

This keyring fob is a mouse which is made from felt. A piece of suede cord is attached for its tail. Wiggle eyes are glued on and the nose and whiskers are painted on with Textile Color fabric paint.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob

1

Print out the template, which is available as a separate PDF file for this idea. Cut out and trace the outline of the template onto the felt. Use a fabric marker and cut out.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob

2

Arrange the narrow piece of the cut-out felt shape around the keyring. Use coarse stitches when sewing the shape together. Leave a small opening. Use mercerised cotton yarn and a darning needle with a pointed tip.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob

3

Cut a piece of suede cord for the tail and tie it onto the keyring opposite the felt mouse.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob

4

Paint a nose on both sides of the felt mouse using Textile Color fabric paint. Let it dry.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob

5

Use a fabric marker for drawing whiskers onto both sides of the mouse.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob

6

Glue wiggle eyes onto both sides of the mouse using Clear Multi Glue Gel.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob

7

Cut two ears from felt using the template. Sew an ear onto each side of the mouse.

A Felt Mouse with a Suede Cord Tail for a keyring Fob