Sewing: Giraffe, Gator & Pig Blocks for Baby

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Giraffe, Gator & Pig Blocks for Baby Pattern

Category:

Sewing

Type:

Toy

Item:

Animal

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

Use a sewing machine

Pattern Description:

The blocks are just the right size for babies and toddlers, and can be made for girls and boys. This is a great way to use leftover fabric scraps. The blocks have a different fabric on each side, using all six colors on the color wheel. The giraffe block is made with orange and yellow fabrics. The pig block is made with pink and purple fabrics. The gator block is made with green and blue fabrics.

Cotton fabric is used for the sides of the blocks. Fleece fabric is used for the giraffe and pig ears, and gator eyes on the sample blocks. The fleece is nice and soft and adds an interesting texture to the blocks. Ribbon is used for the giraffe ears and gator teeth.

Patterns can be reduced or enlarged to make different size blocks, using different width ribbons.

This PDF e-pattern includes: full size patterns, materials list, detailed instructions written in English, and clear step-by-step color photographs.

Copyrights protect this pattern from being reproduced in any media format to be resold. Permission is given for the pattern to be used to make and sell finished items in limited quantities.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

The stuffed fabric blocks measure 4" x 4" x 4".

Materials:

Assorted light to medium weight cotton print fabrics - three 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares of two different colors for each block - six total (orange & yellow for giraffe, pink & purple for pig, green & blue for gator)
Fleece - 6" x 6" square of orange for giraffe's ears, pink for pig's ears or green for gator's eyes (cotton or flannel fabric can be substituted for fleece)
3/8" Yellow grosgrain or satin ribbon - two 2 1/4" pieces for giraffe's horns or twelve 2" pieces for gator's teeth
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Embroidery floss
Sewing thread

You Will Also Need:

Basic sewing supplies