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Instructions 1 Paste the pattern onto cardboard and cut out templates. Each pattern piece has an arrow which follows the direction of the nap on the fabric. Lay out the pattern pieces, ensuring that you turn the ones required over to get right and left side. Sew the bear with the right sides together using a small back stitch and turn out the pieces using a haemostat. A seam allowance of 2mm is included in the pattern. 2 Stitch the darts on the head pieces, then sew them together from the base of the neck B to C. Leaving an opening for turning the trunk, resume stitching at D, continuing around the top of the head to A. Use small neat back stitches so that the mouth area and the head shape is clearly defined. Sew the ear pieces together and turn out. 3 Sew the body pieces together, leaving a small hole on the top of the body for the cotter pin to be inserted and leaving an opening on the back for stuffing. Sew the arm and leg sections together, leaving an opening at the bottom for the pads and another on the back seam for stuffing. Stitch the pads carefully into place. Turn out. 4 Stuff the head using small quantities of filling. It is best to stuff the end of the trunk first and work backwards, closing the seam on the underneath section of the trunk using neat ladder stitching. Then resume stuffing the head, ensuring that the mouth area is visible and the head is nicely rounded. Insert the jointing disc and cotter pin into the base of the head. Using two strands of very strong thread or dental floss, gather the base of the head tightly over the disc, cut the thread, knot the two pieces of thread tightly together, thread each piece singly and bury in the head. 5 Ascertain eye placement and if desired, shade around the eye area with a coloured pencil. Stitch the onyx bead eyes to the head, pulling the thread tightly so that the eyes are embedded and forming an eye socket. Stitch the ears to the head using ladder stitch, shaping into a rounded curve. I have glued the ear sections together so that they are flat. 6 Push the cotter pin through the hole at the top of the body, place a second disc on the pin and turn the ends over tightly. The head be attached firmly on the body. Insert fibre joints into the arms and legs as indicated on the pattern. Stuff the limbs firmly, closing the back seams using ladder stitch. Attach the arms and legs on the body, then stuff it carefully, ensuring that the filling is even. Close up the back opening. 7 Rosa-belle's tail and toes are optional. Using stranded embroidery thread, make a twisted cord, knotting the ends to make a small tassel. Stitch to the elephant. The toes are made from ultrasuede ovals which have been cut in half and glued to the front of the arms and legs. You can also make a collar for Rosa-belle if desired. Using a single strand of embroidery thread, sew a small neat running stitch around the entire outside area of the collar. Embroider lazy daisy flowers and leaves on each front section, adding a French knot in the centre of the flower. Attach to the elephant with a silk ribbon bow. Tie another bow around her head. Collectors' Notes |
