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Published: 2007-09-25 05:42:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 155273; Favourites: 3210; 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

bellalleb-stock In reply to ??? [2008-10-26 12:45:05 +0000 UTC]

[link]

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strwberri-girl In reply to ??? [2008-10-20 00:08:59 +0000 UTC]

so cute! cant wait to try this!

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onifrogbox In reply to strwberri-girl [2008-10-24 04:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Great, I can't wait to see!

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pakak-plushie In reply to ??? [2008-10-11 04:36:45 +0000 UTC]

were can i find that kind of bead? is it just a normal one or what?

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onifrogbox In reply to pakak-plushie [2008-10-11 17:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Um..I think craft stores should carry little black beads like these..I don't know where my beads came from, I just found them in a box I had lying around ;

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pakak-plushie In reply to onifrogbox [2008-10-11 23:34:41 +0000 UTC]

lol! are they like normal jewelry beads?

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onifrogbox In reply to pakak-plushie [2008-11-05 18:21:53 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I keep forgetting to reply to this message! I'm so sorry ><

Yes, they are just normal beads, don't worry - any sort of black bead will do! ^^

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pakak-plushie In reply to onifrogbox [2008-11-06 02:28:20 +0000 UTC]

yay! thank you! its ok... i guess im very patient
lol

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Pinkuness In reply to ??? [2008-10-10 23:22:18 +0000 UTC]

So cutie and useful! I've to try that!

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onifrogbox In reply to Pinkuness [2008-10-11 17:55:42 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I really hope you do!!

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Colargolet [2008-09-17 09:51:51 +0000 UTC]

Sooooooo cute! This is the most adorable bumblebee ever!
A must have!

Thanks!

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onifrogbox In reply to Colargolet [2008-10-11 17:57:58 +0000 UTC]

Hehe..thanks!!

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Zoppo [2008-08-19 12:28:26 +0000 UTC]

woow THANKS ! gonna try this when i get black/brown felt ! then i'll credit ya ! cause well, you rock

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onifrogbox In reply to Zoppo [2008-08-20 01:38:31 +0000 UTC]

Hehe super thanks, I'd love to see it when you've finished!

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Craftn00b In reply to ??? [2008-08-18 01:07:48 +0000 UTC]

This looks pretty simple and the bee is so cute!

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onifrogbox In reply to Craftn00b [2008-08-18 17:47:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, it is pretty easy to make, so definitely try it if you have time!

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serenitysnape66 In reply to ??? [2008-07-15 15:46:26 +0000 UTC]

^__^ here's mine

[link]

Awesome tutorial!

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Moso-View In reply to ??? [2008-07-11 21:45:07 +0000 UTC]

THOSE ARE SO CUTE!! Must make one *gets stuff*

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onifrogbox In reply to Moso-View [2008-07-11 23:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Aww..thanks so much!

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Moso-View In reply to onifrogbox [2008-07-12 00:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Jes!

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indigo1202 In reply to ??? [2008-07-03 20:51:28 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome!
I've always wondered how people sew an oval/circle oO
nice tutorial!

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onifrogbox In reply to indigo1202 [2008-07-11 23:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm really glad you like it!

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indigo1202 In reply to onifrogbox [2008-07-12 22:12:03 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! ^^

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sugarcafe In reply to ??? [2008-06-28 20:40:54 +0000 UTC]

this is very cute! :3 I'm going to try making one, but it's going to have to be pink because I don't have yellow thread >-<

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onifrogbox In reply to sugarcafe [2008-07-11 23:00:40 +0000 UTC]

Great, I'm sure it'll be just as cute or even cuter in pink! Please show me when you've finished!

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SuperCat0000 In reply to ??? [2008-06-15 21:35:44 +0000 UTC]

i've ALWAYS wondered how to make one wow wow wow loooove it

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onifrogbox In reply to SuperCat0000 [2008-06-18 16:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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znow-white In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 15:54:55 +0000 UTC]

Your wonderful tutorial has been featured here.[link]

Thank you for providing the gallery with such awesome Resources.

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onifrogbox In reply to znow-white [2008-06-19 18:53:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the feature!!! I really appreciate it

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znow-white In reply to onifrogbox [2008-06-19 22:42:43 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure sweetie it's deserves to be shown off

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Transformers285 In reply to ??? [2008-06-12 14:19:40 +0000 UTC]

:3

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obaketenshi In reply to ??? [2008-06-06 09:46:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh! I love bee plushes! I'll definitely be trying this!

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onifrogbox In reply to obaketenshi [2008-06-06 18:49:49 +0000 UTC]

Great, I hope it turns out well!!

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Zazi-chan In reply to ??? [2008-05-16 05:47:50 +0000 UTC]

thanx for the great tutorial

I hope I give it a try one day - once I manage to get a required material -

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onifrogbox In reply to Zazi-chan [2008-05-19 05:33:19 +0000 UTC]

Great, I wish you the best of luck!!

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jobo12354 In reply to ??? [2008-05-07 01:14:26 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks to the great tutorial! I got a picture of the bee X3!
Ummm if the link doesn't work just click my gallery instead XP
Hehe you really can't see the bee's body, but ehhh.....I'll post another picture later on. Really thanks!!!

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onifrogbox In reply to jobo12354 [2008-05-08 07:16:47 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful, what a wonderful job!

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jobo12354 In reply to onifrogbox [2008-05-08 20:48:56 +0000 UTC]

It;s all thanks to you!! X3 You have great sewing techniques. The sewing pattern really helped!!

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musicn0t3s In reply to ??? [2008-05-03 15:06:17 +0000 UTC]

Hi, I was wondering if you could upload the pattern again cause the current server is down : P only if you have time though ^^
This tutorial is awesome btw : D

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onifrogbox In reply to musicn0t3s [2008-05-04 16:59:24 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I'm always having trouble with that silly server..thanks for the heads up.

Link: [link]

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musicn0t3s In reply to onifrogbox [2008-05-05 06:28:56 +0000 UTC]

: D thanks for the pattern, I'm gonna have a go at it now XD

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jobo12354 In reply to ??? [2008-05-03 02:36:49 +0000 UTC]

I just managed to finish the body part almost done, but is there an alternative to using cotton? I don't have cotton at home

Oh and thanks for the great tutorial! It's amazing! I'm going to show you my bee, if successful! X3

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onifrogbox In reply to jobo12354 [2008-05-04 16:53:48 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I believe someone else suggested using little pieces of felt (just grab any spare/leftover felt that's too small to use and cut them up into little pieces...you need quite a bit, though, so hopefully that'll be enough!) Please do show me when you've completed it, I'd love to see it!

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jobo12354 In reply to onifrogbox [2008-05-06 00:10:50 +0000 UTC]

Ah thanks!! I got some cotton finally, but now I need eyes XD. I can't seem to found the sphere ones, I only find ones that are like a donut shaped and when I sew those on they well...BAD....hehe so I decided to just sew the eye with thread hopefully it won't turn out nasty but I'm gonna keep the mouth the same as the one in the tutorial!~ It's gonna turn out great!! X3 Super tutorial!!!

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MelancholySpirals In reply to ??? [2008-04-29 04:43:17 +0000 UTC]

That's really cute.

I will have to try this when I have the time!

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onifrogbox In reply to MelancholySpirals [2008-05-02 05:24:30 +0000 UTC]

Please do, I hope it goes well!

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Chibi-Jun In reply to ??? [2008-04-21 01:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Really cute ^^ I'm going to try making it

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onifrogbox In reply to Chibi-Jun [2008-04-22 03:10:54 +0000 UTC]

That's great, I hope it turns out well!

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PinkieNekoGirl In reply to ??? [2008-04-16 08:10:29 +0000 UTC]

I'm so totally gonna try this.

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onifrogbox In reply to PinkieNekoGirl [2008-04-25 03:44:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad, I know it'll turn out great!

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