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Published: 2007-09-25 05:42:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 155280; 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

arleea In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 17:24:51 +0000 UTC]

So cute! You should make a mushroom next!

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onifrogbox In reply to arleea [2008-03-05 04:27:52 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, a mushroom would be cute, for sure! I'll take it under consideration

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arleea In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 15:31:34 +0000 UTC]

yesh or a smiling flower for the bee!!! @_@

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Danily In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 16:50:40 +0000 UTC]

ItΒ΄s gorgeous!!! I LOVE it. And very nice tut!

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onifrogbox In reply to Danily [2008-03-05 04:27:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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HayliLiz In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 16:47:46 +0000 UTC]

Aww ~~ So sweet! My niece and nephews are getting one each for Easter x33 (Not to mention one for myself ;3 )

Thankyou for the help!

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onifrogbox In reply to HayliLiz [2008-03-05 04:27:24 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, I'm glad you'll be spreading the bumblebee love!

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HayliLiz In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 19:21:09 +0000 UTC]

I plan to ~~ ! >w<

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theinsidenoob In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 16:41:33 +0000 UTC]

500 faves

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BlueBumbleBee In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 16:05:38 +0000 UTC]

too cute! i need to get back into hand-sewing anyway!

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onifrogbox In reply to BlueBumbleBee [2008-03-05 04:26:59 +0000 UTC]

Hand sewing rules <3

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Marl0wM0nday In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 16:05:36 +0000 UTC]

Thats really cool! I think I'll try (even if I have no talent in those kind of thing )
great tutorial! And congratz for the DD

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onifrogbox In reply to Marl0wM0nday [2008-03-05 04:26:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so so much! Please do try it, it's pretty simple and if you get stuck, just send me a note! I believe everyone can sew if they try

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Dianae In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 15:42:33 +0000 UTC]

Such a great tutorial! This is a very cute and unusual plushie, it really makes me want to do one... I may have to buy some fabric (I think that I'll do giant ones that I can use as pillows! )
Thanks a lot for this wonderful tutorial!

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onifrogbox In reply to Dianae [2008-03-05 04:26:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow, giant bees would be super cute! Best of luck making them! (I'd love to see pics if you take any)

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Dianae In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 05:50:26 +0000 UTC]

Sure! If I find the time to make any, I'll send you a link to the pics! This really makes me want to do lots of giant bumblebees and to put them everywhere in the house (small ones too by the way ^^)

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Julietto In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 15:40:47 +0000 UTC]

Aww, such a GREAT tutorial! It's really awesome; easy to follow and clear pics. ^^
And the bumblebee is so cute too..;3

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onifrogbox In reply to Julietto [2008-03-05 04:25:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, I tried my best to make it as clear as I could

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Julietto In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 14:52:00 +0000 UTC]

... and you really succeeded! ><

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rozie-blue89 In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 15:31:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this!!! I was trying to figure out what to do for my baby cousins for Easter, and these would look cute in Easter baskets.

Must go get felt!!!!

Thank you!

rb89

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onifrogbox In reply to rozie-blue89 [2008-03-05 04:25:10 +0000 UTC]

You're really welcome, I'm glad it inspired you!

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rozie-blue89 In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 14:36:50 +0000 UTC]

It did. I'm glad that this is so easy to understand.... I'm kind of a bad sewwer.

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matthesen In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 15:12:46 +0000 UTC]

cute

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onifrogbox In reply to matthesen [2008-03-05 04:24:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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matthesen In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 04:52:03 +0000 UTC]

no problem bzzzzzzzzzz

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MimiMaxwell In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 15:02:17 +0000 UTC]

That...Is so adorable! And it looks doable for a person like me. XD

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onifrogbox In reply to MimiMaxwell [2008-03-05 04:24:49 +0000 UTC]

It's 100% doable! And if you have questions, feel free to send me a note

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lstjules In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 14:37:27 +0000 UTC]

awww. too cute. i think this is something i could do with my bestfriend and not completely mess up. cauz i know i will....mess up a bit

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onifrogbox In reply to lstjules [2008-03-05 04:24:32 +0000 UTC]

Haha, it's easy to cover up your mistakes by hiding it under the black felt, but if you ever have any questions just let me know ^^

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lstjules In reply to onifrogbox [2008-03-05 17:09:47 +0000 UTC]

thanks. no, for me, it's usually that it all falls apart. lol

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clockie In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 14:34:49 +0000 UTC]

OMYGAAAWD!!!

*favingfavingfaving*

That's so helpful! thank you so much! and the bumblebee is SO cute! lovely! <3

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clockie In reply to clockie [2008-03-03 14:35:45 +0000 UTC]

and watching you, too :3

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onifrogbox In reply to clockie [2008-03-05 04:23:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much I'm so happy that you like it.

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Sciogie In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 14:26:24 +0000 UTC]

how cute!!! thank you for this lovely tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!

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onifrogbox In reply to Sciogie [2008-03-05 04:23:21 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, I hope it was helpful.

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Eronimum In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 13:18:50 +0000 UTC]

oh my god this is so cute *.*,

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onifrogbox In reply to Eronimum [2008-03-05 04:23:13 +0000 UTC]

Haha, aww..thanks : )

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citizenApollo In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 11:57:59 +0000 UTC]

I'll be making one of these!

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onifrogbox In reply to citizenApollo [2008-03-05 04:22:58 +0000 UTC]

Yay, please show me if you do!

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martin-deimos In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 11:30:43 +0000 UTC]

sweet

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onifrogbox In reply to martin-deimos [2008-03-05 04:22:51 +0000 UTC]

I'm very glad you think so ^^

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tigi-si In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 11:00:56 +0000 UTC]

oh.. it's adorable!

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onifrogbox In reply to tigi-si [2008-03-05 04:22:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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tabbykat In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 10:40:16 +0000 UTC]

OH. I am going to be stabbing my fingers for days making these. Thanks to you for exposing me to this awesome little guy!

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onifrogbox In reply to tabbykat [2008-03-05 04:22:12 +0000 UTC]

You're totally welcome, good luck with that! Please show me if you take any photos, I'd love to see ^^

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Edme In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 10:21:49 +0000 UTC]

I feel very much tempted to make one, I really like making little fluffy things with my hands, just don't always have enough skills to get an idea how to make them, so that they wouldn't fall apart

I always wonder though, why do people picture bees with colours of a wasp...

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onifrogbox In reply to Edme [2008-03-05 04:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I guess it's true that only wasps have the super bright yellow, and bumblebees are more black/brownish...I'm not sure why that is!

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davanthrax In reply to ??? [2008-03-03 08:31:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow impressive jejeje i lovin it jeje

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onifrogbox In reply to davanthrax [2008-03-05 04:19:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like ^^

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Plushiemode In reply to ??? [2008-02-18 20:55:46 +0000 UTC]

How do you start a Blanket Stitch?
It's confusing ;~;

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