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Published: 2007-09-25 05:42:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 155286; 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

SOULAUNCHER In reply to ??? [2007-11-14 10:23:27 +0000 UTC]

thanx 4 sharing
this is a very useful and cute tut

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onifrogbox In reply to SOULAUNCHER [2007-11-15 05:05:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! ^^

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SOULAUNCHER In reply to onifrogbox [2007-11-17 16:02:32 +0000 UTC]

u're welcome Keep up the good work

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Nafel-The-Rabbit In reply to ??? [2007-11-13 16:12:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm cut hand

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onifrogbox In reply to Nafel-The-Rabbit [2007-11-14 05:35:14 +0000 UTC]

Eh, you cut your hand!? Definitely be careful when you're using scissors!

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ReikaiRose61 In reply to ??? [2007-11-11 02:32:23 +0000 UTC]

AAWWW So this is how the cuteness was made!!

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Alita-Tenshi In reply to ??? [2007-11-07 11:07:51 +0000 UTC]

Aw Cuuuuuuuuute

I will try one too ^^

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onifrogbox In reply to Alita-Tenshi [2007-11-09 00:13:34 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I hope it turns out well!

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sodaclarkkent In reply to ??? [2007-10-31 10:41:51 +0000 UTC]

another one of those awesome tutorials! ed

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onifrogbox In reply to sodaclarkkent [2007-11-01 06:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

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cafeqsize In reply to ??? [2007-10-27 06:17:38 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!!
I will take a try!!!XD

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onifrogbox In reply to cafeqsize [2007-10-27 07:22:25 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, good luck!!

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x-missworld-x In reply to ??? [2007-10-23 09:31:34 +0000 UTC]

this is a great tut.. thank you

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onifrogbox In reply to x-missworld-x [2007-10-25 06:39:01 +0000 UTC]

You're totally welcome! ^^

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ChickenNoodleSoup In reply to ??? [2007-10-19 18:41:02 +0000 UTC]

I love this!!

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onifrogbox In reply to ChickenNoodleSoup [2007-10-20 05:29:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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KawaiiYasha In reply to ??? [2007-10-19 14:50:11 +0000 UTC]

I LOVESSS IT.

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onifrogbox In reply to KawaiiYasha [2007-10-20 05:42:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank youu!!

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JenJessie In reply to ??? [2007-10-18 12:26:32 +0000 UTC]

Amazing tutorial! thank you so much for putting this up! ^^

But one question, for the ribbon thing. Do I sew it on kind of under the brown stripe? And not onto the yellow at all?

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onifrogbox In reply to JenJessie [2007-10-18 23:24:59 +0000 UTC]

I just tuck it under the brown but you should sew into the yellow felt so it's more secure. I hope that makes sense ^^ So your needle will be going through 3 layers (brown -> ribbon -> yellow, then back up again).

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JenJessie In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-19 10:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I think I get it. ^^

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Dark-Sorceress In reply to ??? [2007-10-17 03:22:36 +0000 UTC]

I totally wanna make this, but when I click the link to download the pattern it doesn't work

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onifrogbox In reply to Dark-Sorceress [2007-10-17 05:13:15 +0000 UTC]

Really?? I just checked it and it looks alright to me...please try again and let me know if it still doesn't work! I'll try to find somewhere else to put it up.

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Dark-Sorceress In reply to onifrogbox [2008-01-05 08:22:05 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry I tried it and it still doesn't work.

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onifrogbox In reply to Dark-Sorceress [2008-01-06 05:39:18 +0000 UTC]

It's so funny, I tried it again right now and it works I wonder what's wrong.

I uploaded it here: [link]

Just enter the three letter code in the upper right corner and wait 40 seconds to download.

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cottonwings In reply to ??? [2007-10-16 05:31:08 +0000 UTC]

geez! This is simply cute and easy to make!! i would like to create it and my room will be filled with bumblebees!! X3

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onifrogbox In reply to cottonwings [2007-10-17 05:14:19 +0000 UTC]

Yay, that would be so awesome! XD

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randomhere In reply to ??? [2007-10-16 02:15:46 +0000 UTC]

It's very cute!

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onifrogbox In reply to randomhere [2007-10-17 05:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the comment and !

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randomhere In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-17 13:21:17 +0000 UTC]

you're double welcome!

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animemyantidrug In reply to ??? [2007-10-15 01:04:44 +0000 UTC]

wow thats so friken cute thats the only bee i wouldnt run down the block screaming from lol

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onifrogbox In reply to animemyantidrug [2007-10-15 02:50:58 +0000 UTC]

LOL, awwwww, thanks XDD I know, it definitely won't hurt you!

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dearbear3 In reply to ??? [2007-10-07 16:28:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the tutorial~
the bumble is just so cute@!!

past few month i had made a similar bee with clay
they look just like sisters!!(or brother?^^)
mayb i can put my lil bee up n compare it^^

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onifrogbox In reply to dearbear3 [2007-10-07 18:17:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank yous! Yeah, you should, I'd love to see it!

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callykarishokka In reply to ??? [2007-10-06 02:00:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm gonna make a bunch in different colors. X3

You should make and sell these on etsy! ! I wish I had something so cute to make and sell my own. X3

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onifrogbox In reply to callykarishokka [2007-10-06 02:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, different colours would be cool!

Well it's kind of pointless to sell it since I've given the tutorial and pattern XD It's more fun to make it yourself anyway ^^

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callykarishokka In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-06 03:19:12 +0000 UTC]

*waves around glitter felt* YAY, fabric stores!

Hmm.. I ponder how to give the bees feet. So they can stand..!

These would make great random christmas ornaments!

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onifrogbox In reply to callykarishokka [2007-10-06 03:49:41 +0000 UTC]

Ooh..feet...that would be interesting to add. I'm not really sure, I might use wire ^^

Yeah, they would work as christmas ornaments! Add a little Santa hat XD

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callykarishokka In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-06 13:47:02 +0000 UTC]

You know, craft stores have all kinda of little hats for dolls. XD I've had a Knuckles the Echidna figure with a cowboy hat on.

Oooh, I wish I could design patterns like you. XD Then I'd have cute things in my etsy shop..

Regardless, there shall soon be glittery bee people with hats all over my room! :3

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onifrogbox In reply to callykarishokka [2007-10-06 21:14:05 +0000 UTC]

A cowboy hat, so cute!! Designing patterns is a bit harder to do, because I just trim and cut shapes until it looks right, I don't really work that exactly, since I usually only make things once. It must be fun to have your own shop ^^ Yay, glittery bees!

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callykarishokka In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-07 03:02:28 +0000 UTC]

It IS fun.. When things sell. XD Otherwise, it's a kick to your ego.

May I have permission to make luffly bees-n-bugs with this pattern to put on my etsy shop?

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onifrogbox In reply to callykarishokka [2007-10-07 03:11:38 +0000 UTC]

Hmm...I'm sorry, but I don't think it'd be fair to other people because I put up the pattern so anyone can make the bee for themselves for free. I'm sorry and I hope you'll understand!

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callykarishokka In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-07 03:35:11 +0000 UTC]

*covers you in glittery bumblebees*

It was worth a shot. XD

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onifrogbox In reply to callykarishokka [2007-10-07 18:21:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for understanding! ><

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poisonmelove In reply to ??? [2007-10-03 19:55:51 +0000 UTC]

OMG, I always needed help making a circular body D: Thank you so much for this tutorial :] <3

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onifrogbox In reply to poisonmelove [2007-10-04 04:23:43 +0000 UTC]

You're totally welcome!

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visitinghours In reply to ??? [2007-10-02 20:41:33 +0000 UTC]

This is so cute! I plan on trying it, even though I don't have experience with sewing... I'll have to look up how to do the specific kinds of stitches.

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onifrogbox In reply to visitinghours [2007-10-03 03:45:35 +0000 UTC]

I hope you'll find it easy to make! If you have any questions please let me know^^ Good luck!

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visitinghours In reply to onifrogbox [2007-10-03 04:02:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. :}

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Purple-Spider In reply to ??? [2007-10-01 23:09:20 +0000 UTC]

agh, I've always adored your bee, it's just so bloody cute XD <3 thank you so much for making a tutorial of it

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