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onifrogboxlittle bumblebee: tutorial

Published: 2007-09-25 05:42:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 155278; 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

days-of-inspiration In reply to ??? [2008-03-04 01:04:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that's so cute! ....But I don't think I have the time or patience to make one. *single tear*

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onifrogbox In reply to days-of-inspiration [2008-03-05 04:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Maybe one day when you're feeling crafty ^^ I don't have any time these days for crafting either...

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days-of-inspiration In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 04:38:13 +0000 UTC]

hahaha.... it doesn't seem like it according to your gallery

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onifrogbox In reply to days-of-inspiration [2008-03-05 06:14:58 +0000 UTC]

That's all stuff from last summer, actually

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days-of-inspiration In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 14:34:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh, okay. Sorry!

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Allie-Muffin In reply to ??? [2008-03-04 00:49:50 +0000 UTC]

Adorable ~!
I think I may try making one :3

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onifrogbox In reply to Allie-Muffin [2008-03-05 04:35:38 +0000 UTC]

You definitely should!

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agshx In reply to ??? [2008-03-04 00:22:58 +0000 UTC]

I made it, but i need more practice :$


Lovely bee

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onifrogbox In reply to agshx [2008-03-05 04:35:24 +0000 UTC]

Practice makes perfect!! Even if you aren't happy with your first attempt, I'm sure it's really great, I'd love to see it

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agshx In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 20:17:16 +0000 UTC]

Aww ^^
OK, I'll take a photo to Lean {Yes, shes called Lean u.u} And then i show it to you

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Nacome In reply to ??? [2008-03-04 00:11:03 +0000 UTC]

I am so making one for my boyfriend! Oddly, he likes cute and goofy stuff like this... but I think it's sweet... (both the bee and his fondness for cute and goofy)

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onifrogbox In reply to Nacome [2008-03-05 04:34:51 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yeah mine too...can't resist cute stuff at all XD

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tragicxxfaerie In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 23:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Adorable!
I most definitely want to make one as soon as I get the chance (=

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onifrogbox In reply to tragicxxfaerie [2008-03-05 04:34:22 +0000 UTC]

I really hope you do, I'm sure you'll do a great job!

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tragicxxfaerie In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 15:27:35 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks ^.^ I'll take a picture when I do!

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GdorChaser13 In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 23:13:01 +0000 UTC]

Cute!

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onifrogbox In reply to GdorChaser13 [2008-03-05 04:34:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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missy509 In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 23:08:48 +0000 UTC]

This is adorable! I'd love to try it! ^o^
Hey...do you think you could make a bunny tutorial? Like...how to make a little bunny?
I've tried so many times and different ways, and I can't get it right.
Or maybe I'm just not good at this stuff...

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onifrogbox In reply to missy509 [2008-03-05 04:33:14 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I'll see what I can do..tutorials take me a long time but I'll see if I can whip up a little bunny someday. Thanks for the suggestion!

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missy509 In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-06 19:20:26 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! ^.^ Okiedokies

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nalybatus In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 22:56:44 +0000 UTC]

This is so cute CX

I'mma go make one.

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onifrogbox In reply to nalybatus [2008-03-05 04:32:22 +0000 UTC]

Yay, please do! And show me if you take any photos of it

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nalybatus In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 11:14:58 +0000 UTC]

I will C:

but first I gotta buy some yellow felt >3<

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zombietrudy In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 22:44:00 +0000 UTC]

absolutely adorable!
I'll have to make one :3

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onifrogbox In reply to zombietrudy [2008-03-05 04:31:51 +0000 UTC]

Please! I'd love to see the results

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ravenclawxwhitewolf In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 22:19:38 +0000 UTC]

What a wonderful craft to make over spring break.

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onifrogbox In reply to ravenclawxwhitewolf [2008-03-05 04:31:43 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I hope you do try it!

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jiangpiggy In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 22:03:46 +0000 UTC]

Fun! XD that is so creative<3

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onifrogbox In reply to jiangpiggy [2008-03-05 04:31:17 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thanks so much for your lovely comment

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ladyang In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 21:05:43 +0000 UTC]

cuuuute

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onifrogbox In reply to ladyang [2008-03-05 04:31:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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ladyang In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 15:08:57 +0000 UTC]

No problem! I must buy this material and I'll made bumblebee

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Kevinul In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 20:49:58 +0000 UTC]

I can't attempt this either at the moment, but it would be nice to do some day as when I'm bored. I'm going to save this, you did well. I don't know if you let a detail out, nor not, but I would like to try some day, and it seem you did awesome.

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onifrogbox In reply to Kevinul [2008-03-05 04:30:41 +0000 UTC]

I really hope you do try it, I'm positive it will turn out well!

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pralinkova-princezna In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 19:52:55 +0000 UTC]

Cute ball bumblebee! You did a great job on this, congrats to the DD!

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onifrogbox In reply to pralinkova-princezna [2008-03-05 04:30:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so so much

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SchWarrerN In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 19:05:15 +0000 UTC]

i hate bees. but i like this one : D

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onifrogbox In reply to SchWarrerN [2008-03-05 04:29:50 +0000 UTC]

Real bees can be scary, I agree But I'm relieved you don't hate this one!

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La-Kla In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 19:02:53 +0000 UTC]

just

fantastic!!!!

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onifrogbox In reply to La-Kla [2008-03-05 04:29:31 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thanks a bunch! <3

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Weird-Fairytale In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 18:57:31 +0000 UTC]

I am going to make one. They're so cute!!

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onifrogbox In reply to Weird-Fairytale [2008-03-05 04:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I hope it goes well!

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Weird-Fairytale In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 06:42:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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lady-murder In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 18:19:45 +0000 UTC]

cute ^^

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onifrogbox In reply to lady-murder [2008-03-05 04:28:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm really glad you think so

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lady-murder In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 16:14:54 +0000 UTC]

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Faerix In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 18:13:02 +0000 UTC]

Sooo cuteh! <3

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onifrogbox In reply to Faerix [2008-03-05 04:28:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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sahwar In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 17:59:34 +0000 UTC]

It`s an awesome tutorial! I`ve got to try this, some day...

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onifrogbox In reply to sahwar [2008-03-05 04:28:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I really hope you do!

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