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Published: 2007-09-25 05:42:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 155282; 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

onifrogbox In reply to ??? [2008-02-20 18:29:30 +0000 UTC]

I'm not really a sewing expert, but I think the neatest way to start would be to start with a regular overcast stitch (knot at the end, stick it into the fabric, pull through, then stick it into the same place where you started). Then do a blanket stitch on TOP of it (or really close to it, that way when you go to continue your blanket stitch it would look weird between the first overcast stitch and blanket stitch). Remember blanket stitch is basically the same as the overcast except you put your needle through the loop of thread. Haha, it's a bit hard to describe in words...It doesn't matter too much for the bee, because if you use dark thread and fabric your stitches won't be very visible anyway : D Hope that helps!

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Plushiemode In reply to onifrogbox [2008-02-20 20:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Ah! I get it, start with the overcast stitch then. Thank you!

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Firestorm-the-Poet In reply to ??? [2008-02-18 00:22:12 +0000 UTC]

That is so cute, I'm going to have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing.

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onifrogbox In reply to Firestorm-the-Poet [2008-02-20 18:29:43 +0000 UTC]

Great, I can't wait to see it!

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Mollinda In reply to ??? [2008-02-14 18:16:28 +0000 UTC]

Hi There

Your wonderful resources have been featured here [link]

Thankyou for showing them to us

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onifrogbox In reply to Mollinda [2008-02-16 03:05:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm really honoured, thank you so much!

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xx-Cappuccino In reply to ??? [2008-02-10 02:32:00 +0000 UTC]

aw, how cute . i might try to make this

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onifrogbox In reply to xx-Cappuccino [2008-02-12 01:46:02 +0000 UTC]

Great, please show me if you do!

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xx-Cappuccino In reply to onifrogbox [2008-02-12 03:23:31 +0000 UTC]

aw, i'd love to .. but i dont have a digital camera . but if one of my friends let me borrow their's, i'll be sure to upload the pictures .

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xXfeliceXx In reply to ??? [2008-02-04 16:46:25 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the tut!
i'll try making one soon (if i have the right colors.. although it CAN be an alien bee xD )
anyway it's very clear and i think that nothing can go wrong (if it does it's my mistake )

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onifrogbox In reply to xXfeliceXx [2008-02-04 17:25:19 +0000 UTC]

LOL, an alien-bee would be super cute! Good luck!

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xXfeliceXx In reply to onifrogbox [2008-02-04 17:37:27 +0000 UTC]

thanks ^^
i will show it to you when its finished

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shockingsid In reply to ??? [2008-01-31 07:15:16 +0000 UTC]

hi! Thanks alot for the tutorial ...

i have already made one.. here's a pic for you



[link]

i <3 u ... XDD

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onifrogbox In reply to shockingsid [2008-01-31 09:04:01 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I'm sooooo glad you made it! It's adorable, thank you so much for using my tutorial!! :hugs:

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bassoonhero In reply to ??? [2008-01-17 20:06:01 +0000 UTC]

Fantastically clear instructions! I'll have to try making one really soon, thank you so much for putting this up for all to enjoy!

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onifrogbox In reply to bassoonhero [2008-01-21 02:19:04 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, good luck with it!

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ftourini In reply to ??? [2008-01-14 13:55:30 +0000 UTC]

Yayy this is too cute to exist! Thank you for sharing it with us! I will definatelly try this tutorial!

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onifrogbox In reply to ftourini [2008-01-14 23:35:10 +0000 UTC]

You're totally welcome, please do try it and show me the result! ^^

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Toruu In reply to ??? [2008-01-12 23:48:32 +0000 UTC]

do you think I could do the wings with plain white felt? cos i have none of the white stuff. but felt's a bit too stretchy...

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onifrogbox In reply to Toruu [2008-01-13 00:16:34 +0000 UTC]

Sure, you can use anything at all! Definitely feel free to make any modifications you want - this tutorial isn't an exact recipe, just a list of suggestions XD

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Toruu In reply to onifrogbox [2008-01-13 11:19:57 +0000 UTC]

ooh. thank you

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Psychotic-Reality In reply to ??? [2008-01-12 17:49:50 +0000 UTC]

this tutorial is awesomee

you should make more

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witchigirl In reply to ??? [2008-01-09 15:40:50 +0000 UTC]

Tnx for putting this up! i'm gonne make myself one as soon as school lets me ^0^

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onifrogbox In reply to witchigirl [2008-01-10 05:39:02 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Kaylectra In reply to ??? [2008-01-06 13:52:20 +0000 UTC]

that's so adorable~~! ^_^

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onifrogbox In reply to Kaylectra [2008-01-07 04:25:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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tiamat-atardecer In reply to ??? [2008-01-02 23:02:33 +0000 UTC]

The bumblebee is so cute!! :3 Thank you so much for this tutorial!!!

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onifrogbox In reply to tiamat-atardecer [2008-01-03 19:40:50 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, I'm glad you like it!

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BabyLondonStar In reply to ??? [2008-01-02 22:55:16 +0000 UTC]

This is great!

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onifrogbox In reply to BabyLondonStar [2008-01-03 19:41:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^ Not as great as you *O*

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RogueVigilance In reply to ??? [2007-12-27 03:27:09 +0000 UTC]

the pattern wouldnt load for me

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onifrogbox In reply to RogueVigilance [2007-12-27 07:40:50 +0000 UTC]

I think it's working okay for me, please try again!

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RogueVigilance In reply to onifrogbox [2007-12-27 16:00:12 +0000 UTC]

ok....

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onifrogbox In reply to RogueVigilance [2007-12-28 08:21:04 +0000 UTC]

Did it work?

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RogueVigilance In reply to onifrogbox [2008-01-02 04:31:11 +0000 UTC]

Yeah...finally! Thanks!

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onifrogbox In reply to RogueVigilance [2008-01-03 19:41:18 +0000 UTC]

Awesome ^^ Let me know if you have any other questions.

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autumn-closing231 In reply to ??? [2007-12-25 13:16:29 +0000 UTC]

great tutorial, i think i may use this...

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onifrogbox In reply to autumn-closing231 [2007-12-25 20:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Yay, please show me if you do try!!

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spirala In reply to ??? [2007-12-13 22:20:49 +0000 UTC]

superb!

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onifrogbox In reply to spirala [2007-12-14 08:15:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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chocolate-stars In reply to ??? [2007-12-08 14:41:43 +0000 UTC]

Just too precious! Thanks for making this for me!

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onifrogbox In reply to chocolate-stars [2007-12-09 02:44:45 +0000 UTC]

You're totally welcome! Haven't heard from you in a while ^^

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chocolate-stars In reply to onifrogbox [2008-04-03 06:30:53 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! Sorry 'bout that. Life's been pretty hectic since I entered high school.

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onifrogbox In reply to chocolate-stars [2008-04-04 08:04:33 +0000 UTC]

That's totally okay, I've been super swamped too, and I've totally stopped going through my inbox ever since I got a DD for this tutorial XDD

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EienKurosaki In reply to ??? [2007-12-06 21:52:35 +0000 UTC]

I'll make it OwO thank you!

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onifrogbox In reply to EienKurosaki [2007-12-07 03:52:52 +0000 UTC]

Yay, please show me after!

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EienKurosaki In reply to onifrogbox [2007-12-07 18:43:11 +0000 UTC]

I'll do ^^! Maybe for the next week, I will let you know it!

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dare-to-disgrace In reply to ??? [2007-12-01 02:14:00 +0000 UTC]

The link in your comments doesn't work

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onifrogbox In reply to dare-to-disgrace [2007-12-02 01:35:36 +0000 UTC]

You're right! I wonder why!

Here's another link but you have to download it: [link]

Please ask me if you have any questions!

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Nafel-The-Rabbit In reply to ??? [2007-11-14 14:40:56 +0000 UTC]

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