Well I'm attempting. So I'm going for one new blog post a day. Today The baby is napping (for the moment.) And I find myself with some free time to sew. I have been so excited to make her all kinds of things. I'm working on diapers, stuffed animals and clothing if I'd ever buy more snaps.
But first some back story. I have no idea if you've heard of pinterest. It's this neat site for us crafty folk that is currently by invite only(I have(i think) 4 left if you want one e-mail me your e-mail address). It's basically a bookmarking site, but you get a picture of the item you are "pinning" and can put comments with it. On top of that lots of way to organize your "pins" by "board" so you can create multiple categories for the things you pin to go into. And you can follow other "pinners" or just specific boards they've created.
I have found so many blogs to follow, clever ideas, and tutorials to do through pinterest which is where I saw this little item. I'm a "softee" softy. I love stuffed animals. Never was a girl who liked dolls give me an animal any day. As a result Norrie all ready has quite a few stuffed animals. BUT none made by me. This must be remedied Immediately. This little critter is a chipmunk made from one lonely glove! HOw cute can you get!
Upon starting I had no idea how tiny this little guy/girl would be. but so far I'm done with the machine sewing and the body is stuffed and he/she can fit in the palm of my hand! I am sort of afraid it may be too small for Norrie. Might have to keep this one put up till she's bigger but we'll see.
Key to making a softee is the stuffing. If it's too firm it's not fun, too floppy won't hold it's shape. And don't get me started on too lumpy. UGH! So my tip to achieve smooth stuffing results in your own softees is simple. Small clumps of stuffing worked in with a tool or finger. You'd think this would achieve the opposite result but it doesn't! It lets the stuffing (be it polyfil or cotton) move into the cracks and crevasse's and work around for a smooth finish.
Hopefully I"ll be able to update later today with a picture of the chipmunk. But for now a link to the tutorial:
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/recycled-glove-how-to-make-a-chipmunk-softie/
And Pin Credit!
Source: etsy.com via LILLELYKKE_com on Pinterest
How adorable! I would never have thought to use a glove to make a chipmunk!
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