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POSITION OF PATTERN PIECES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY ACCORDING
TO YOUR PATTERN SIZE
Read General Directions before you begin.
Sewing procedures ITALICIZED in Sewing Directions are defined
below:
General Directions For Cutting
PRE-SHRINK and iron all fabric.
FOR DOUBLE THICKNESS-Fold fabric with RIGHT sides together.
Pin pattern to WRONG side of fabric.
OUTER
INNER
CLIP CURVES to make seams lie flat.
Inner Curve - Make little clips, or snips, in the seam allowance just
to, but not through, the stitching.
Outer Curve - Cut little wedge-shaped notches from seam
allowance.
FOR SINGLE THICKNESS-Pin pattern to RIGHT side of fabric.
shows a piece extending past fold, cut out all pieces except piece
★ Ifthatlayout
extends. Open out fabric to single thickness. Cut extending piece on
RIGHT side of fabric in position shown.
small arrows along both selvages indicating direction of nap or design.
✻ Mark
Fold fabric crosswise with RIGHT sides together, and cut along fold. Turn one
CLIP CURVES
fabric layer around so arrows on both layers go in the same direction. Place
RIGHT sides together.
DART SEAM- On INSIDE, bring broken lines together carefully
matching small dots. Stitch along broken line from raw edge to
point.
A
A ELEPHANT
USE PIECES 1 2
B
SELVAGES
FOR EYES, CUT ONE EACH OF PIECES 3 4
FROM FELT REMNANTS IF PURCHASED EYES
ARE NOT USED.
2
DART SEAM
LADDER STITCH
1
LADDER STITCH - Using a strong thread, take a small stitch in one
edge close to seam. Then take a small stitch in the other edge
close to seam. Pull up thread after each stitch to bring edges
together.
Continue to alternate from edge to edge with the smallest handstitches possible. Knot thread securely at end of stitching.
FOLD
C
B GIRAFFE
USE PIECES 5 6
D
FOR EYES, CUT ONE EACH OF PIECES 3 4
FROM FELT REMNANTS IF PURCHASED EYES
ARE NOT USED.
SELVAGES
5
SAFETY EYES/NOSE
6
10 pieces given
STITCH - With RIGHT sides together, stitch in 1/4" (6mm) seams
unless otherwise stated. Finger press seams open within seam
allowance before crossing with another line of stitching. When
stitching items to be stuffed, added strength can be given by using
very close stitching (approximately 24 stitches per inch) or by
stitching seams twice.
FOLD
2
1
C PIG
USE PIECES 7 8
6
3
STITCH
SELVAGES
7
4
10
5
7
SAFETY EYES/NOSE - Reinforce eyes or nose area so that the
plastic eyes and nose won’t pull through the fabric
Cut 1” (2.5cm) circles from remnants of fusible interfacing. Fuse
circles to WRONG side of head underneath small dots for eyes or
nose, following manufacturer’s directions.
To attach each eye or nose, using a sharp pointed object or an awl,
poke a hole at small dots. Insert the eye or nose shank through the
opening from OUTSIDE and on INSIDE secure in place with
washer making sure it is on securely.
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FOR EYES, CUT ONE EACH OF PIECES 3 4
FROM FELT REMNANTS IF PURCHASED EYES
ARE NOT USED.
STRAIGHT STITCH - For straight stitching, work with as many
threads as desired and use a large eyed needle. Insert the
threaded needle from the back of the project to the front at point A.
Re-insert the needle at point B.
B
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FOLD
A
D CAT
STRAIGHT STITCH
USE PIECES 7 9
STUFF - Pull fiberfill apart and fluff it before you use it. Break apart
the lumps and thick spots. This will help to create a smoother
looking project.
Use pieces about the size of a tennis ball. Pack into place using the
end of a long handled wooden spoon or chop-stick.
Pack firmly in place each time stuffing is added. Use both hands to
mold and shape, being careful not to over stuff or make lopsided.
SELVAGES
1-FRONT -A
2-BACK -A
3-EYE BASE AND PUPIL -A,B,C
4-EYEBALL
5-FRONT -B
6-BACK -B
7-FRONT -C,D
8-BACK -C
9-BACK -D
10-EYE BASE, PUPIL AND NOSE-D
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FOR EYES, CUT ONE EACH OF PIECES 4 10
FROM FELT REMNANTS IF PURCHASED EYES
ARE NOT USED.
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FOLD
STUFF
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ELEPHANT A
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7. STUFF elephant firmly, leaving area at leg and arm joints with
very little stuffing to allow easy movement. LADDER STITCH
opening closed.
Tie ribbon around neck into a bow, as shown on front of
envelope. Cut ends into a “V”.
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8. If elephant is not used as a toy, using embroidery thread,
work solid lines in a STRAIGHT STITCH or draw lines with a
marking pen for eyelashes.
Cut eye base and pupil from felt remnant of one color. Cut
eyeball from felt remnant of second color. Transfer markings
to RIGHT side of eyes.
On OUTSIDE, glue or hand-sew eye base (3) to front at small
dot, lapping edges over eyelashes.
Glue or hand-sew eyeball (4) to eye base along broken lines.
Glue or hand-sew pupil (3) to eyeball along broken lines.
1. STITCH center front seam of front sections. CLIP CURVES.
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2
2. If elephant will be used as a toy, attach SAFETY EYES at
small dots.
GIRAFFE B
1
1. Make DART SEAM in front sections; press down.
3
3. If elephant will not be used as a toy, transfer markings for
eyes and eyelashes to RIGHT side of front, using your
favorite method. Felt eyes will be applied after project is
finished.
2
2. STITCH center front seam of front sections. CLIP CURVES.
4
4. Make DART SEAM at lower edge in back sections; press
toward center.
STITCH center back seam of back sections, leaving an
opening between notches for turning and stuffing. CLIP
CURVES and to stitching at inner corners.
3
3. If giraffe will be used as a toy, attach SAFETY EYES at small
dots.
5
5. With RIGHT sides together, pin front to back at outer edges,
matching centers and small dots. STITCH. CLIP CURVES
and to small dots at inner corners.
4
4. If giraffe will not be used as a toy, transfer markings for eyes
and eyelashes to RIGHT side of front, using your favorite
method. Felt eyes will be applied after project is finished.
6
6. Turn elephant RIGHT side out. Pin front to back together at
base of each ear along stitching line. STITCH along each
stitching line.
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5. For horns, cut chenille cord in half. Make a knot at one end of
each horn. On OUTSIDE, baste horn to top of front over large
dot, having raw edges even.
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12. If giraffe is not used as a toy, using embroidery thread, work
solid lines in a STRAIGHT STITCH or draw lines with a
marking pen for eyelashes.
Cut eye base and pupil from felt remnant of one color. Cut
eyeball from felt remnant of second color. Transfer markings
to RIGHT side of eye.
On OUTSIDE, glue or hand-sew eye base (3) to front at small
dot, lapping edges over eyelashes.
Glue or hand-sew eyeball (4) to eye base along broken lines.
Glue or hand-sew pupil (3) to eyeball along broken lines.
6
6. Make DART SEAM at lower edge in back sections; press
toward center.
7
8
7. On OUTSIDE, baste fringe to one back section along center
back between small dots, having raw edges even.
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PIG C
1. STITCH center front seam of front sections. CLIP CURVES.
8. STITCH center back seam of back sections, leaving an
opening between notches for turning and stuffing. CLIP
CURVES.
2. If pig will be used as a toy, attach SAFETY EYES at small
dots and SAFETY NOSE at large dot.
2
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3. If pig will not be used as a toy, transfer markings for eyes,
eyelashes and nose to RIGHT side of front, using your
favorite method. Felt eyes and button will be applied after
project is finished.
9. With RIGHT sides together, pin front to back at outer edges,
matching centers, small and large dots. STITCH. Trim
corners. CLIP CURVES and to small dots at inner corners.
4
4. Make DART SEAM at lower edge in back sections; press
toward center.
STITCH center back seam of back sections, leaving an
opening between notches for turning and stuffing. CLIP
CURVES and to stitching at inner corners.
10
10. Turn giraffe RIGHT side out. Pin front to back together at
base of each ear along stitching line. STITCH along each
stitching line.
5
5. With RIGHT sides together, pin front to back at outer edges,
matching centers and small dots. STITCH. CLIP CURVES
and to small dots at inner corners.
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11. STUFF giraffe firmly, leaving area at leg and arm joints with
very little stuffing to allow easy movement. LADDER STITCH
opening closed.
Tie ribbon around neck into a bow, as shown on front of
envelope. Cut ends into a “V”.
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6. Turn pig RIGHT side out. Pin front to back together at base of
each ear along stitching line. STITCH along each stitching
line.
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7. STUFF pig firmly, leaving area at leg and arm joints with very
little stuffing to allow easy movement. LADDER STITCH
opening closed.
Tie ribbon around neck into a bow, as shown on front of
envelope. Cut ends into a “V”.
7. With RIGHT sides together, pin front to back at outer edges,
matching centers and small dots. STITCH. CLIP CURVES
and to small dots at inner corners.
8. If pig is not used as a toy, using embroidery thread, work solid
lines in a STRAIGHT STITCH or draw lines with a marking
pen for eyelashes.
Cut eye base and pupil from felt remnant of one color. Cut
eyeball from felt remnant of second color. Transfer markings
to RIGHT side of eye.
On OUTSIDE, glue or hand-sew eye base (3) to front at small
dot, lapping edges over eyelashes.
Glue or hand-sew eyeball (4) to eye base along broken lines.
Glue or hand-sew pupil (3) to eyeball along broken lines.
Using a strong thread, sew button to face at large dot for
snout.
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8. Turn cat RIGHT side out. Pin front to back together at base of
each ear along stitching line. STITCH along each stitching
line.
2
CAT D
NOTE: Whiskers are optional.
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9. STUFF cat firmly, leaving area at leg and arm joints with very
little stuffing to allow easy movement. LADDER STITCH
opening closed.
Tie ribbon around neck into a bow, as shown on front of
envelope. Cut ends into a “V”.
1. STITCH center front seam of front sections. CLIP CURVES.
3
2. Transfer markings for mouth and whiskers to RIGHT side of
front, using your favorite method.
3. If cat will be used as a toy, attach SAFETY EYES at small
dots and SAFETY NOSE at large dot.
4
4. If cat will not be used as a toy, transfer markings for eyes,
eyelashes and nose to RIGHT side of front, using your
favorite method. Felt eyes and nose will be applied after
project is finished.
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5
5. Make DART SEAM at lower edge in back sections; press
toward center.
RUNNING STITCH
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6. STITCH center back seam and tail of back sections, leaving
an opening between notches for turning and stuffing. CLIP
CURVES and to small dots at inner corners.
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10. Using embroidery thread, work mouth in a STRAIGHT
STITCH along solid line and along seam to large dot, as
shown. Work whiskers along broken lines in a running
stitch...OR use a marking pen for facial features.
FOR RUNNING STITCH- Working from right to left, weave
the needle in and out of the fabric at regular intervals. Keep
the stitches uniform in size.
If cat is not used as a toy, using embroidery thread, work solid
lines in a STRAIGHT STITCH or draw lines with a marking
pen for eyelashes.
Cut eye base, pupil and nose from felt remnant of one color.
Cut eyeball from felt remnant of second color. Transfer
markings to RIGHT side of eye.
On OUTSIDE, glue or hand-sew eye base (10) to front at
small dot, lapping edges over eyelashes.
Glue or hand-sew eyeball (4) to eye base along broken lines.
Glue or hand-sew pupil (10) to eyeball along broken lines.
Glue or hand-sew nose over large dot.