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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