If anyone has half of this tutorial cached in their bloglines feeder, I do apologise. I hit the save button halfway through by mistake, and then finished it and for some unfathomable reason hit the delete button
In other words I'm a bloody idiot.
So, I will try again...
You will need,
4 rectangles of fabric, 2 plain, 2 patterned, measuring 4" x 3" or 10cm x 8cm to make the softie.
1 rectangle of patterned fabric measuring 4" x 5" or 10cm x 13cm, this will be your pocket piece.
Black embroidery thread.
Scraps of brown felt.
Fold over the pocket piece ( you won't need this until you are ready to sew everything together), then stitch the plain and patterned softie pieces together along the 4" sides like so,
The piece on the left will be the front, on the back piece leave a 2" gap for turning.
Press open both your body parts and print off hedgie template so it's about 4" (10cm) tall. If I had half a brain, I'd know how to do a pdf document, but I don't, so sorry about that.
Pin to the front piece and stitch all around close to your paper pattern. This acts as a guide when it comes to stitching your softie together (you only need to do this on your front piece).
Mark position of eyes and nose, and then remove your pattern.
Sew features (I used brown felt for the nose, but you can embroider if you like)
Cut small strips of felt for the spikes as stitch in place as shown.
Now assemble your pieces right sides together, with the folded over pocket sandwiched in the middle, and the front piece on top.
Pin and stitch right on top of your previous sewing line.
Trim off excess fabric, and the back should look like this ( I forgot to take a photo of the front),
Turn right side out through the gap, stuff and stitch closed.
Keep the pocket at the back to use as a birthday money receptacle (alternatively, Molly uses hers to keep her lip salve findable at school)
Or turn the pocket around to the front and use as a sling for taking your baby brother to the park.
Have a great weekend !
Personally, I'm off to raid the Sherry cupboard.
Cute =D
Thank you , kisses
Posted by: Ana Melo | September 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Thanks so much. Your stuff is always soooooo cute!
Posted by: Marcia | September 12, 2008 at 05:19 PM
Very cute! Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Kristena | September 12, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Awwwwww, that is just adorable! Thank you, what a neat idea for Christmas!
Posted by: Elaine/Muddling Through | September 12, 2008 at 05:57 PM
They are so cute. I must add this to my fun to do list. thank you!
Posted by: stephanie | September 12, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Oh I just love the baby brother!!!! Fab project - thank you! If I make one will I magically find a £20 note in the pocket? Pretty please????
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | September 12, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Thankyou for the tutorial. I think he is just adorable
Posted by: Christine | September 12, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Adorable! Love that flip-pocket design. I'm hosting a charity auction on my blog- 3 sweet felt sister-mice. Come see.
Posted by: charlotte | September 12, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Thank you for sharing this. It's adorable!
Posted by: Emma | September 12, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Oh this is so Cute.I think I'll try and make tis with my daughter this weekend. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Cele | September 12, 2008 at 09:02 PM
This is totally cute! I am going to have to make a few of these up this weekend for sure!!! Esp with the baby brother in toe!
Posted by: Lolly | September 12, 2008 at 09:41 PM
How darling is this??? I'll be linking to this project.
Posted by: Rachel | September 12, 2008 at 09:52 PM
This is one of the cutest things I have ever seen! You are amazing and so generous! I love your blog I am stunned by your talents and/or laughing at your hilarious writing.
Posted by: Alison | September 12, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Super cute! Love it.
Posted by: lexi | September 12, 2008 at 11:59 PM
That's a super cute little hedgie and a great tutorial - thanks so much!
PS. You don't need half a brain to do PDF files, just a website like this one! http://www.pdfonline.com/ I have used it before, and they email you the file right away ;)
Posted by: Emma | September 13, 2008 at 04:19 AM
Well, you've done it again! Thank you for something that I can actually make in a sitting and a tutorial that won't have me pulling my hair out!
You are great!
Tricia
Posted by: Tricia | September 13, 2008 at 04:47 AM
I love, love little hedgie and the way you write..oh, how I wish I could. I hope you don't mind if I return..
Posted by: cc | September 13, 2008 at 05:58 AM
This is what happens when you don't practice your computer skills more frequently.
Have missed you heaps.
Glad you are back, even if it isn't often.
PS Believe me, you will survive your children. Soon the light at the end of the motherhood tunnel will start to shine.
Posted by: Jan | September 13, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Sherry eww...you must be desperate.It brings back alsorts of nasty under-age drinking memories.All I can say is don't have spagetti hoops for your tea!
Posted by: Kristy | September 13, 2008 at 08:34 AM
i so like your tutorials
can you have a quick look at my doer-upper dolls house and tell me what you think ?
and if i keep pestering for a link to my blog, will you finally give in and make me beautilicious, or hit the sherry harder?
cat xxx who has 4 kids xxx burp ....
Posted by: raggyrat | September 13, 2008 at 09:05 AM
merci pour ce joli tuto
je ne comprends pas l anglais mais les photos sont si bien faites que je vais m y essayer
merci!!!
France
Posted by: foldemci | September 13, 2008 at 06:58 PM
so cutee:)
Posted by: Julia | September 13, 2008 at 09:42 PM
So so so cute!
Posted by: Sarah | September 13, 2008 at 10:43 PM
hello lyn. thanks for the tutorial, i plan on making one of these cuties tomorrow. and most of all thankyou for your lovely message the other week. i'm afraid i've been pretty crummy about getting back to people, but it really meant a lot to hear from you. i've long admired your spirit and was really touched to hear from you. hope all's well with you & that you found the sherry this weekend! xx hazel
Posted by: hazeljoy | September 13, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Um.....cutest thing I have EVER seen!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | September 14, 2008 at 04:49 AM
I love this little critter. I'm all inspired now. I just love your blog. cheers on the Sherry... hic...!
Posted by: LizJury | September 14, 2008 at 05:28 AM
On no, I thought I could get to the end of my "to do" list but you just added another thing! PANTS.
Posted by: Joanna | September 14, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Another cute tutorial! You should think about selling patterns! There's a dim photo of my 'hedgehog' on my blog if you'd like to take a look. Keep up the wonderful creativity.
Posted by: Kathy | September 14, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Your hedgies made my day! Thanks for the tutorial! = }
Posted by: Deb | September 14, 2008 at 01:20 PM
cute as can be!
Posted by: melissa | September 14, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Tooo too cute! Love those :)
Posted by: Aim | September 14, 2008 at 03:20 PM
You have totally answered at least two christmas present ideas in the most awsome way! Thank you :)
Posted by: Angie | September 14, 2008 at 11:40 PM
I love the hegehog he is sooo cute.
Posted by: Angela | September 15, 2008 at 12:32 PM
So figgin' cute!
Posted by: michelle | September 15, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Hi new to your blog, great stuff! I especially like that itty bitty hedgehog.
Posted by: jedda | September 16, 2008 at 06:47 AM
Brilliant! Love the birthday money idea. Genius.
Sherry? Yes, Autumn is here and that means sherry, personally I can't wait til winter!
Posted by: bigbuckgirl | September 16, 2008 at 11:31 AM
LOVE THIS!
something wonderful I can make with my 13 year old
xox
jen
Posted by: Jen Osborn | September 16, 2008 at 01:03 PM
oh, my, that is CUTE!!! thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: amandajean | September 16, 2008 at 04:36 PM
I filled ours with rice for a
hot pack (my 2 year old is getting
a molar in and his jaw is hurting
the dentist said use a hot pack)
so this is perfect. After we can
use him for a cool tooth holder!
My older daughter asked for one
with wings and of course Pink!
Too Fun thank you for a such a
fun project!!!! ~~~*~~~
Posted by: Rane | September 16, 2008 at 08:01 PM
so cute! thanks for the tutorial
Posted by: heleen | September 16, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Did you know this tutorial made it onto the pages of Craftzine? Here's the link: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_make_a_hedgehog_softie.html
The little hedgehog is going for global domination!!
Posted by: hannah | September 16, 2008 at 09:07 PM
thankyou for the tutorial, hedgehog is so very cute .
Posted by: norma | September 17, 2008 at 05:32 AM
thank you so much for this tutorial. it's adorable!
Posted by: rachel | September 17, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Om my GOSH! He is sooooo cute! Especially his little brother!!!!
Posted by: Rebecca Crea | September 17, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Oh!So!Cute!
Posted by: Lisa | September 18, 2008 at 02:46 AM
This is so cute! Thanks for posting it. My youngest son loves hedgehogs and would really go for this!
Posted by: Lisa | September 18, 2008 at 06:30 AM
this is soo adorable..lemme get some felt and m so gonna make it :)
and no, dearie, you are NOT bloody idiot..don't be so harsh on yourself..
and thank you again for sharing such a wonderfully happy tutorial with us :)
tc!
Posted by: the creatist | September 18, 2008 at 11:32 AM
He is very cute. Hope I get the time this summer to make one or two. BTW love your blog :)
Posted by: Rebecca | September 18, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Hi, just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog! I have left you an award over at my blog where you will find details of how to accept it!
Posted by: Natalie | September 18, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Super cute way to present a money gift or voucher!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | September 18, 2008 at 06:59 PM
cuteness....pure and simple........and perfect.......
Posted by: val | September 19, 2008 at 02:17 AM
I wish I had your sense of humour whenever I act as a bloody idiot (which happens often...). Your posts always, always make me laugh. Thank you for being so generous and inspiring.
Posted by: Paula Lemos | September 19, 2008 at 02:02 PM
This is soooo cute. Nice tutorial too.
Posted by: Lisa | September 21, 2008 at 01:50 AM
Very cute, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linds | September 25, 2008 at 07:32 PM
very cute indeed!!! Thanks so much for sharing the tute with us all! love it :>
Posted by: linda | September 26, 2008 at 04:33 AM
I would love to see this animated - I know it's instructions really, but I really like the pins that make angry eyebrows near the top.
Posted by: Susan | September 26, 2008 at 08:07 PM
very nice !
thanks a lot.
Posted by: gwenddydd | October 20, 2008 at 03:27 PM
cutest hedgie ever!
Posted by: Péitseoga | October 23, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Very cute! I might try this afternoon... It definitely gave me some inspiration! Thanks!
Posted by: Pascale | November 11, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Cool!!
Posted by: Kanchan | November 13, 2008 at 03:58 AM
merci pour tous ces tutoriels , tes idées sont magnifiques
Posted by: claire | December 05, 2008 at 09:14 PM
oh my god. you are killing me with the cuteness.
Posted by: melissa@yummygoods | December 16, 2008 at 03:46 AM
That sounds simple and it's so cute!
Posted by: jasminduft | February 04, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Posted by: jasminduft | February 04, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Hello!
I really like your how to and I was wondering if I could translate it in French and add it to my list of how to as explained in my french post (http://www.petitcitron.com/index.php/form_howto.html)
Of course, your website would be quoted and there would be a link!
Thank you,
Perrine
Posted by: Perrine | March 01, 2009 at 10:48 PM
We loved this tutorial and I have been using this to teach my son to sew. You can see one of his creations here http://kristabelleburgeoning.blogspot.com/
Posted by: kristabelle | May 06, 2009 at 08:12 AM
I LOVE THIS HEDGIE!!!!
Posted by: MIRANDA | June 14, 2009 at 08:21 PM
This is what I made of your cute little tutorial!!!
http://saffiertje.blogspot.com/2009/06/some-fabric-used-up.html
With love and a link to your tutorial...
miranda
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Posted by: Attemptnarrow | January 02, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Really cute.... thx for the instructions :) kate..
Posted by: Kate Arbon | April 02, 2010 at 06:13 PM