Get Ahead with the Tea Cosy Head Stabilizer – How to Sew a Knitted Head onto a Tea Cosy

With so many of my tea cosy designs featuring characters, the question I’m asked most often is: how do you sew a knitted head onto a tea cosy?

And not just how to sew it on, but how to attach the head securely so it doesn’t wobble or flop.

The Best Way to Fix a Knitted Head to a Tea Cosy

This post is dedicated to showing you the best way to fix a knitted head to a tea cosy. I think it’s easier to show you than to write a long explanation.

The video below demonstrates how to secure a knitted head upright to your tea cosy with a head stabilizer. I also explain why a stabilizer is revolutionary for headed tea cosies, and why it’s better to use one for a more secure fixture with less wobble.

Step‑by‑Step: Preparing Your Tea Cosy and Head

So let’s assume you’ve knitted your tea cosy and head, sewn them up, and stuffed the head ready to be sewn into place. Now roll the video…

More Tips for Sewing Knitted Heads onto Tea Cosies

For more support on sewing knitted heads onto tea cosies, visit the Tips page.

You can also read The Unique TeaCosyFolk Head Stabilizer for Character Tea Cosy Heads article here.

Knitting Patterns That Use the Head Stabilizer

Current knitting patterns that include the Head Stabilizer with added head support include the Mime Artist Tea Cosy,
Little League World Series Tea Cosy, Jane Austen Tea Cosy, Druid Tea Cosy, Lumberjill Tea Cosy, George and the Dragon Tea Cosy, WRNS Tea Cosy, Spinning Jenny Tea Cosy, Bah Humbug Tea Cosy, and Handbell Ringer Tea Cosy.
The Sugar Lump Ant Tea Cosy will be added to this list shortly, along with any future designs where head stabilizers are feasible.










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