Hefty Hippo Soft Toy Sewing Pattern and Tutorial DIGITAL PDF

Description Second in size only to the elephant, curvy cuddles are just stitches away. Imagination can take you Anywhere! A quirky, squishy and cuddly hippopotamus is sure to bring snuggles and smiles! A variety of fabrics work well for this project, my favorite for optimum softness is minky. This sewing project is suitable for an adventurous confident beginner since there isn’t any complicated sewing for the easiest options and I walk you through each step with detailed instructions and photos to illustrate each step.  Your creativity is encouraged with variations to help you customize your stuffed animal. Variations can also help you plan for the skill level and time commitment of your project. Add a little tutu for a girly touch or a bowtie for a dapper chunky fellow. Deceptively easy to make Detailed  step by step instructions  Photos accompany each step Full size pattern pieces Tips for best results Variations included PDF digital download, available instantly after purchase List of vendors for various materials Print only the pages you need, instructions can be followed on your computer or mobile device (or printed if desired) Make them for a special child, event or even sell your finished plush Prints on standard 8.5″ x 11″ printer paper.   Experience Level Confident Beginner with Intermediate options Language: English Measurements: US Standard Units Digital Download Size When Complete ~23 inches from hoof to top of head~10 inches wide Video Tutorial ADD-ON Available - Click Here! This pattern pays it forward for conservation, click to learn more. "I found it a lovely easy pattern as always and a big thank you Rena Dearden for the instructions on the nostrils, I have always wanted to know how to make nostrils but thought it would be really hard but the instructions were so easy!" Sarah Kilshaw United Kingdom "I absolutely love these patterns! I love that most of them are very similar in construction and very well written. This pattern was no different! Great step by step instructions with many variations giving you options for any sewing level." Shannon Weaver United States "This hippo has stolen my heart! I think he turned out great! The options in this pattern makes the Sewists look fancy. Neck roll, toenails, nostrils and tummy details really look great but are very easy to do. Thanks for another cute pattern!" Jennifer Epp Canada See more details about this pattern plus more images from pattern testers here! Facebook Twitter Google-plus Instagram Why do you sew? Do you love the sense of accomplishment? Do you find it relaxing? Do you value handmade heirlooms? Is it your happy place? Do you enjoy the creative expression? D.A.S.I.E. Copyright and Terms This pattern and tutorial is copyright protected.  It cannot be shared, sold, redistributed, copied, etc, in any manner in whole or in part.  A full copyright statement is in the tutorial. You may make items from this pattern to sell on a small ‘home crafter’ scale.  I request that credit be given to Rustic Horseshoe for the design on any items sold.  This is detailed in the tutorial.  I greatly appreciate your honesty and adherence to my copyright and terms, I have put a lot of hard work into not only the creation of my design, but the creation of this pattern and tutorial.