How to make fairy wands for kids

Every fairy princess needs a magic wand and these pretty stars make the perfect gift for any aspiring spell-caster.

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Published: July 28, 2020 at 8:00 am

Perfect for playtime and parties, these fairy wands are sure to spark the imagination. Get creative with colours and trims to make something personalised that they'll love.

You will need:

  • Fabric (one fat quarter)
  • Polyester fibrefill
  • Ribbons and trimmings
  • Dowel or stick (30cm (12in))
  • Glue
  • Erasable marker pen

Step 1

Fold the fabric in half right sides (RS) together then draw round the template on one side to mark out the star.

How to make wands

Step 2

Sew around the edge of the star along the drawn lines leaving a small gap at an inner point for turning through.

How to make fairy wands for kids

Step 3

Cut the fabric 5mm (¼in) outside the stitching line all round then trim away the points and notch in to the corners.

How to make wands

Step 4

Turn the star RS out.

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Step 5

Stuff the star firmly.

How to make fairy wands for kids

Step 6

Take a length of ribbon and wrap it around the stick gluing it in position at the top and bottom.

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Step 7

Pop the stick into the gap in the star and sew up the gap around the stick.

How to make fairy wands for kids

Step 8

Take some lengths of ribbon and trims and tie them around the stick just below the base of the star.

How to make wands

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