VIDEO: Make a scarecrow

Make the figure of the scarecrow

If you want to make scarecrows, first make the figure. To do this, have old fabrics, scissors, needle and thread ready. For the head you need a plastic bag, newspaper, hair material, possibly a hat and paint.

1. Cut fabrics: First cut the clothes out of old fabrics. Cut generously so that you can fill it with plenty of straw later. Alternatively, you can also sew items of clothing together.

   

2. Sew clothes together: Sew the pieces of clothing together. Leave a large opening for filling on the stomach and back.

   

3. Tinker head: To make the scarecrow's head, fill a small plastic bag with enough crumpled newspaper.

   

4. Close the bag: The bag is twisted so that the paper cannot fall out.

   



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5. Put fabric around the bag: Fabric is now placed around the filled plastic bag and sewn into a head shape. Leave a piece open in the middle so that the broomstick can be pushed in later.

   

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6. Sew head to clothing: Then sew the head to the top of the clothing.

   

7. Hair, hat, accessories: If you like, you can now attach a hat, hair or other accessories to the scarecrow's head. There are no limits to your imagination.

   

8. Paint face: Finally, paint a face with well-covering paint.

   

Build the scarecrow sturdy

To put the scarecrow in the garden, you need the stems of two brooms. You will also need a saw, straw, and wire or rope.

1. Saw stems: Saw the stems to size. Use the size of the sewn scarecrow as a guide.

   

2. Put stems in clothes: Slide one stem horizontally into the sleeves of the figure and one stem vertically into the head. The other end remains outside and is used for setting up.

   

3. Connect bars: You connect the two rods well and safely with a rope or wire.

   

4. Fill the figure with straw: Now stuff the figure generously with straw. Do not fill in too tightly so that the figure can later move easily in the wind.

   

5. Close the opening: Seal the opening well with a needle and thread. The stem remains unaffected and looks out from the back.

   

6. Place scarecrow in garden: Now all you need to do is place the bird scarer in the garden.

   

Scarecrows - alternative crafting tips

You can also use scarecrows as autumn decorations and make faces with cardboard. If you have old clothes, first cross the stems and fasten the straw with wire. From this you shape your head, body, arms and legs. Then put the clothes on the straw doll.

When you have finished making the scarecrow, put a large hat on it. You can use the bird fright for the balcony and terrace tinker also in small format from wooden sticks. Each variant has to be colorful and conspicuous so that the birds no longer approach each other. Try your favorite version.