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Simplicity 2613 Take… 5?

Posted in Crafting

  • Pattern review
  • Simplicity 2613
  • Toys

There must be something in the water at Carl’s company, because many of his coworkers have become or are becoming parents recently. I made one of these elephants in the craziness of the week before Christmas, but forgot to take photos.

This one, I made this week.

I have to say, Simplicity’s
Two Pattern Piece Stuffed Animal collection (Simplicity 2613) has been well worth the price of the pattern. I’ve made both the giraffe and elephant a couple of times now, and just keep coming back to it for a simple gift.

I’ve made scarves for both recent elephants using selvage ends of the flannel as fringe. For this one, I got smart and sewed the middle into the center back seam, so it can’t come off and be lost. Perfect for winter babies.

I tried to match the design as best I could, but didn’t do a great job on the front. There’s also no rattle in this one. The back seams are a bit more well-matched. I used toy eyes rather than felt to save time, as I made it the night before the company shower.

One of these days, I’ll try making the pig or cat…

Do you have a favorite pattern that you go back to again and again?

January 13th, 2012

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2 Responses to “Simplicity 2613 Take… 5?”

  1. jodi

    9:21 am | 01/13/12

    How ADORABLE, Rachael! Love the fabric you chose. I might just have to buy that pattern!

  2. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home

    8:52 pm | 01/30/12

    I’m looking for an elephant and giraffe pattern. I’m glad to see your finished result, the fabric is really cute.

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