Handmade Christmas Santa Gnome - Preparing the Fabric Pattern
Archive: PL-STU-XMAS-2026-001-01
The construction process begins with preparing a paper pattern and transferring the shapes onto red fabric. These markings establish the fabric pieces needed for the handmade Christmas decoration.
Handmade Christmas Santa Gnome - Measuring and Marking Red Fabric
Archive: PL-STU-XMAS-2026-001-02
The red fabric is measured and marked to prepare the required sections for cutting. Careful placement of the lines helps establish the proportions and dimensions of the pattern pieces.
Handmade Christmas Santa Gnome - Cutting the Fabric Pieces
Archive: PL-STU-XMAS-2026-001-03
After measuring and marking the fabric, the sections are cut according to the prepared guidelines. The photograph documents the cutting stage and the tools used in the construction process.
Behind the Scenes - Shaping Santa's Red Fabric Foot
The red fabric is gathered and secured around a cylindrical form using elastic to begin shaping Santa's foot. This photograph documents an early construction stage of the handmade Christmas Santa gnome, showing how the fabric is positioned and held in place before further assembly.
Studio Archive: PL-STU-XMAS-2026-001-04
Behind the Scenes - Santa Shoe Front Assembly in Progress
Multiple red Santa gnome shoes in progress, shown from the front with white bows, plaid trim, soft stuffing and wooden sticks inserted for assembly at Pieter Lategan Studio.
Studio Archive: PL-STU-XMAS-2026-001-05
Studio Archive: PL-STU-XMAS-2026-001
Collection: Christmas 2026
Creator: Pieter Lategan
Location: Pretoria, South Africa