I didn't use a template.
- What I did was use a round plate for the body and traced it on to the fabric and then I did my best on making a trunk.
- I used a button for the eyes and then I traced a small bowl on to the fabric for an ear and cut about an inch off so that I can get an ear look.
- I used brown ribbon to make the taggie feet.
- First I hand sewed the ear to the body. I left a little opening to stuff it so the ear can stand out from the rest of the body since I was using the same fabric for the whole thing.
- Sew the body together inside out.
- Then I stuffed it and put a small piece of cardboard between the body and trunk to keep it from hanging.
- Now you can completely sew it.
sooo cute, I have a couple of nephews who would love this little guy!
ReplyDeleteThx, for stopping by. Have fun creating!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is super cute!! I have an elephant in my nursery I'm doing for my daughter, which is why this little guy caught my eye. What a nice gift for you to make! I'm sure your friend absolutely loved it. Great job!
ReplyDeletekara, thx. elephants are super cute for baby decor. i would never have thought that.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love elephants. Saw your post above mine on Tip Junkie. Fun to see new blogs!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you chose for this adorable project.
ReplyDeleteI just love this craft that you linked up to Sugar Bee! I am so glad that I am following you now!
ReplyDeleteLadies, thanks! I made many things with this fabric: baby bottle bag, pillows for my living room..... then I realized I needed to stop:)
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! This is ADORABLE!!! Nice work and I LOVE the shape you chose!
ReplyDeletethx ashley
ReplyDeleteI love this. My sister in law is having a baby in September and she loves elephants - I'm pinning this so I show her!
ReplyDelete~Jessa
www.jessajill.blogspot.com
jessa, thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh how fab, I love this¬
ReplyDeleteLook how cute that is! Cutest little idea ever!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable elephant. I love it! I would love for you to share this project at my linky party.
ReplyDeletehttp://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-board-link-party_14.html
Hope to see you there.
Thanks for the inspiration.
He is very cute!
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