DIY Elephant Soft Toy Pattern + Tutorial

Cute Fabric Elephant Tutorial: Easy Sewing Project. Elephant Soft Toy FREE Sewing Pattern.

 Supplies:
- For the body: 20 cm (of fabric, 110 cm wide);
- For the ears, the underside of the body and head, and the tail: a 20 cm x 30 cm rectangle;
- For stuffing: carded polyester;
- 2 buttons.

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Instructions
1. Sew the two ears, notch the seam allowances, and turn them right side out. (photo 1)
2. Sew the 2 pieces for the underside of the body together, leaving an 8 cm opening in the center. (photo 2)

Photo 1

 

Photo 2

 3. Sew the head and body together on both sides, inserting the ear—which should first be folded—into the seam. (photo 3)

4. Sew the top of the head to the two body pieces. Notch the seams and turn right side out. (photo 4)

Photo 3

 

Photo 4

 5. Sew the underside of the body to the head and top-of-body section. (Photo 5) Notch the seams and turn right side out.

Prepare a 3 cm by 14 cm rectangle for the tail. Fold it in half lengthwise, then fold each side toward the center. Stitch along the entire length. Tie a knot at the end.

Insert the tail into the body. Next, sew the top of the body to the trunk. Notch the seams and turn right side out.

Stuff the piece. Close the opening along the belly. Sew on buttons for the eyes.

Photo 5