Contains:
- E-Book 38 pages
- Sewing pattern in pdf - A4 format (incl. seam allowance) for printing
- Detailed step-by-step photo sewing instructions
- 2 Ear variations
- Envelope closure incl.
Materials you need at home:
- 1-2 jeans (depending on size) in combination with fabric scraps (exact measurements: see description)
- Filings: Polyester hollow fiber, approx. 150 gr. (= soft flocks) or other filling materials
- Mini piece iron on adhesive web for appliqué or textile adhesive spray
- 1 small piece of volume fleece
- + your sewing machine + accessories🧵
Cuddly cushion - elephant "TARU"
Would you like to sew this cute elephant pillow out of old jeans? Use the jeans leg as the trunk and the round pockets as the eyes. If you don't have round pockets, no problem, instructions are included. Combine jeans with leftover fabric, like an old checked shirt for the trunk and ears. This cute sewing pattern idea invites to play.
Finished size: Cushion Ø 14 Inch (35 cm) / 22 x 22 Inch (55 x 55 cm) (L x W) with trunk + ears
Time expenditure: approx. 4-6 hours (depending on sewing experience)
Difficulty Level: 3 out of 5 / Medium (you should have some sewing experience)
Material: 1 - 2 preferably thin jeans or medium-thick woven fabrics, corduroy, french terry and other woven fabrics, preferably with a soft surface - Head circle: 37 cm x 75 cm (H x W) (+ 12 cm (H) for hotel closure) - Forehead: 2 x (26 x 19 cm) round denim pockets or + 6 cm (H) without denim pockets - Outer trunk: lower jeans leg with hem 42 x 33 cm (H x W) - Inner trunk: patterned, thin cotton 42 x 33 cm (H x W) - Ears: 2-layer: each 1 x (28 x 40 cm) (H X W) jeans + thin cotton or 1-layer: 30 x 40 cm jeans - Tusks: white thin woven fabric or jersey 10 x 18 cm (H x W) - Tongue: ( 9 x 18 cm (H x W) denim, jersey, nickel fabric, check cotton - Volume fleece: 11 x 45 cm (or 11 x 90 cm) (H x W) - Optional: Extra inner cushion: approx. 40 x 80 cm cotton poplin
More sewing ideas made of jeans and lots of patterns for sustainable sewing projects can be found at HERE
*Commercial use: It is only allowed to sew single pieces for private use. For commercial use of the elephant cushion "TARU" separate licenses can be purchased. For further info please send an eMail to info@jotdot.de.
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Elephant-cushion, jeans upcycling sewing pattern
jotdot
Sew things that put a smile on your face. Grab an old pair of jeans or some fabric scraps. Start your sustainable sewing project for cool gifts. At jotdot, you'll find patterns for useful everyday items for all ages. The focus is on ease of use, child safe sewing and sustainability. I am often inspired by characters from the animal world. In doing so, the used denim look gives the sewn piece a very special vibrancy. The pockets, the finished seams, the waistband, simply all parts of the jeans find their way into my patterns. Baby toys should not be sewn from old jeans. Therefore the 2nd focus child safe sewn toys for toddlers comes completely without jeans. My more than 15 years of experience as a fashion designer in the field of product design for babies flow into these patterns. You will learn all the necessary tips and tricks. Have fun sewing.
*Yours, Ute Jensen from jotdot-Design