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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Sew a Stuffed Elephant

I saw this tutorial over at Pins & Pens and thought it was too cute to pass up! I love this for baby shower gifts and also for myself!

I followed the tutorial, but added a few of my own touches. I felt like the elephant really needed a tail, so I came up with a simple solution. Using a long thin piece of fabric, I folded both horizontal ends toward the middle and ironed the creases. Then I folded again horizontally and ironed the creases.
I took some leftover yarn and made a small tassel.

Then I sewed the fabric piece closed with the yarn tassel inside and attached it to the elephant.
The tail is the perfect touch! I also thought about adding button eyes, but I don't think they were needed. It's cute enough already!


The elephant is featured at Sugar Bee Crafts Facebook page today! Go check it out!

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29 comments:

  1. christinaMay 3, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    oh that's ADORABLE!!

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  2. Mandy BeyelerMay 3, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Thanks for linking today - - I just featured you on my facebook page!

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  3. amandaMay 3, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    This is super cute!
    www.amandalynnedesigns.com

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  4. Ladybird LnMay 3, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    So cute, I love your little 'white elephant'!
    Found you at a little birdie told me!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

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  5. Megan @ Cut the Craft!May 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Super cute!:) I love the print too!

    Megan
    www.CutTheCraft.com

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  6. Patricia LMay 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    The tail totally makes the elephant! So cute.

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  7. sewhappinessMay 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Thank you for coming over to my blog and leaving me such a cute comment:) Hope, you could stop by more often:)
    That little elephant is absolutely darling cute:) Thanks for sharing the tut!!
    xo
    Eleni

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  8. AngieMay 3, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Yes! It's AWESOME. Hannah loves her elephant--you rock for making it for her.

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  9. Jessa SmithMay 3, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    So cute! My sister in law is having a little girl and LOVES elephants so this would be perfect!! Thanks!

    ~Jessa
    www.jessajill.blogspot.com

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  10. FrouFrouBritchesMay 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    That is precious Lisa!!!! You did a great job and I love the tail! So cute!

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  11. Alexis AKA MOMMay 3, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Girlie you're the best. I agree LOVE the tail :)

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  12. Twin InspirationMay 3, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    So cute. I will have to make one for my kids. Thanks for the link.

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  13. KathMay 3, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    really fun and cute. I love your blog.

    I'm a new follower!
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  14. JillMay 3, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    That is just adorable! Love how you did the tail!

    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  15. the cape on the cornerMay 3, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    ack, that is so super cute. that tail makes it! congrats on your feature, too.

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  16. FaithMay 3, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh my goodness! That's too cute!

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  17. WhitMay 4, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I need one of these. It is adorable. Thank you for sharing. I found you through tip junkies linky party
    come and say hi
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  18. Brandy J.May 4, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    DARLING elephant!!!

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  19. DaciaMay 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    That elephant is TOO cute! Thanks for the blog visit and for sharing your painting supplies. I can't believe I totally forgot to include that information on my post :)

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  20. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsMay 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    This is soooo cute!!! Adorable. I'm forwarding it on to some of my friends in a sorority whose sorority animal is an elephant :)

    I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/05/your-whims-wednesday-5-and-features.html

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  21. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}May 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    This is ADORABLE! I love it! :)
    I would love it if you shared your creativity at my linky party @ {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  22. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    This would make such a GREAT gift. I'm following you from the Your Whims Wednesday bloghop.
    Please visit me at:
    www.daughterbydesign.blogspot.com

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  23. KaraMay 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Love this...LOVE the tail...super cute job creating it!! It turned out adorable!

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  24. JuliannaMay 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I'd love for you to link up at Inspire Me Mondays! It's up all week!
    http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/2011/05/inspire-me-monday.html

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  25. Jenn EricksonMay 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Lisa, the little elephant is so, so sweet and the polka dots make him all the more charming!

    You always have something wonderful to share on "A Little Birdie Told Me..." at Rook No. 17. Thank you!

    Jenn

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  26. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Love it. thanks for sharing

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  27. AspiringAuthorDecember 17, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I just stumbled across this adorable blog when I was searching for a football pattern and I LOVE this elephant for a Christmas present, but the link provided is no longer a blog! Do you happen to have the tut?

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    1. LisaDecember 18, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      Oh no! I just tried googling "sew elephant softie" and some similar tutorials came up. You could take a look at some of those. I did find the PDF pattern on my computer, but I don't have all the exact directions to it. If you send me your email, I'll respond with the attachment.

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  28. adjeeJune 12, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    does anyone by any chance has a pattern for this, I had it but cant find it now, and the blog is no longer available
    Thank you

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