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onifrogboxlittle bumblebee: tutorial

Published: 2007-09-25 05:42:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 155306; Favourites: 3209; Downloads: 3387
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Description The "little bumblebee" tutorial is FINALLY finished!!! Again, credit goes to for the design of the bumblebee.

I really apologize for how long it took to put this together, but personally I blame school >< And homework!

+ You can download the pattern here: [link]

Megaupload Mirror: [link]
{Please let me know if these stop working!}

It looks really big, but when you print it out, it should be just right.

Notes about the tutorial:

+ The bee I photographed for the tutorial is smaller than the one that you'll be making if you use the pattern (full size). It's about half the size, but the steps are exactly the same! (I was just lazy with the sewing).

+ If you're wondering why for the ribbon-installation part, the back stripe has already been sewn on...I forgot about the ribbon and had to go back and do it XD

+ The main stitches I used were the overcast stitch ([link] ) and the blanket stitch ([link] ). If I didn't say which to use, it's most likely the overcast.

+ There are many ways you can do the mouth, it'd probably be more secure if you embroidered it, or used little stitches, but I wanted a more rounded shape, so I "cheated" a little XD

+ I kind of rushed the steps for the eyes and the mouth, so if you have any questions, please let me know!!

+ Sorry for the inconsistent colours and the different backgrounds - I was working all over the house.

Good luck and please show me if you make a little bumblebee of your very own!

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I just want to extend a huge, heartfelt THANKS to `feetpeet and `bleedsopretty for the DD!! I'm totally shocked and overwhelmed - and thanks to everybody who faved and left comments for me since yesterday, it's going to take me ages to go through everything!!
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Comments: 569

designslave In reply to ??? [2007-09-26 04:12:18 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic tutorial! It's very detailed with clear images and I love how beautiful the layout + type is done - very good design! Looks like you really put a lot of effort into that bumblebee but it's totally worth it You seriously need to sell your work <3

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onifrogbox In reply to designslave [2007-09-26 04:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Overall, it looks really simple but it takes way too long to sew =___= And I'm so impatient when I do handsewing!! So I rush and the stitches get all sloppy...

Thanks so much for your comments, they mean so much to me ><

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designslave In reply to onifrogbox [2007-09-26 04:21:56 +0000 UTC]

No way, it's not simple at all, which is why I thought you put a lot of effort into it It's harder when what you're sewing is so tiny..

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Isidems In reply to ??? [2007-09-25 16:02:21 +0000 UTC]

wonderful ^^
thank you so much!

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onifrogbox In reply to Isidems [2007-09-26 03:53:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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ashuii In reply to ??? [2007-09-25 14:57:22 +0000 UTC]

i've been planning on making some plushies... you know, like the starwberry, and i just might try this one! lol... i wanna make a bear n' a cat too, but i think that will come later.

much love!

bumble bees are amazing. hornets? not so much xD

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onifrogbox In reply to ashuii [2007-09-26 03:53:07 +0000 UTC]

Heh, I think you have a talent for plushie making already - you shouldn't have any trouble with the bee!

Hornets are just scary XD

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ashuii In reply to onifrogbox [2007-09-26 14:04:09 +0000 UTC]

lol. yea.... let's hope xD i'm currently in the process of sewing my laptop cover, so i gotta see if i have the time for a bumblebee. ^__^

hornets are one of the nastiest creatures on earth, along with maggots, parasites, and leaches. my brother and i got rid of 2 hornet's nests under our roof during the summer. =.= using our garden hose... haha. it was on "jet mode" > excellent. DIE HORNETS! DIE!!!

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onifrogbox In reply to ashuii [2007-09-27 05:57:38 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure a laptop cover will take much longer to sew if you're doing it by hand!! It's so big! I wouldn't have the patience XD What does your laptop cover look like?

Wow you're so brave for fighting hornets on your own!! XDD

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fishingsock In reply to ??? [2007-09-25 13:12:34 +0000 UTC]

n_n yay! I am going to make one for sure!
Only have to buy some felt, nah
Thanks for the tutorial! It's very good and usefull!

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onifrogbox In reply to fishingsock [2007-09-26 03:52:23 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I'd love to see it when it's done!

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LoneHana In reply to ??? [2007-09-25 06:54:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome tutorial! Don't have any yellow felt right now.. Might make a blue one!

Uuh.. the link to the pattern isn't right.

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onifrogbox In reply to LoneHana [2007-09-25 07:21:39 +0000 UTC]

LOL, thanks for letting me know! My brain is so fried...A blue one would look cool!

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LoneHana In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-11 08:57:01 +0000 UTC]

Hey~ I was wondering if I could edit your pattern to make something else. I'll still credit you of course!

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onifrogbox In reply to LoneHana [2007-10-11 23:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Yep, you totally can! Go ahead and do whatever you want, no need to credit me ^^

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LoneHana In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-12 06:31:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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paperplanez In reply to ??? [2007-09-25 06:25:41 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!!
Thank you sooo much.
I'm going to make one tonight ¦D
Thanks again

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onifrogbox In reply to paperplanez [2007-09-26 03:52:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! And thanks for the ^^ Please show me when you finish!

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