Cosy cushion, elephant sewing pattern, upcycling old jeans

Would you like to sew this cute elephant pillow out of old jeans? Use the leg as the trunk and the round pockets as the eyes. If you don't have round pockets, no problem, instructions are included. Combine jeans with leftover fabric, like an old checked shirt for the trunk and ears. This cool cushion sewing idea invites to play.

The e-book (38 pages) contains the following:

• pattern in original size (incl. seam allowance)
• step-by-step photo sewing instructions
• 2 ear variations
• envelope closure incl.

DIFFICULTY: 3 out of 5 / Medium (you should have some sewing experience)

FINISHED SIZE: Cushion Ø 14 Inch (35 cm) / 22 x 22 Inch (55 x 55 cm) (L x W) with trunk + ears

MATERIAL:

FABRIC SELECTION: 1-2 preferably thin jeans + medium-thick woven fabrics, corduroy, french terry and other woven fabrics, preferably with a soft surface.

• Head circle: 37 cm x 75 cm (H x W) (+ 12 cm (H) for hotel closure)
• Forehead: 2 x (26 x 19 cm) round denim pockets or + 6 cm (H) without denim pockets
• Outer trunk: lower jeans leg with hem 42 x 33 cm (H x W)
• Inner trunk: patterned, thin cotton 42 x 33 cm (H x W)
• Ears: 2-layer: each 1 x (28 x 40 cm) (H X W) jeans + thin cotton or 1-layer: 30 x 40 cm jeans
• Tusks: white thin woven fabric or jersey 10 x 18 cm (H x W)
• Tongue: ( 9 x 18 cm (H x W) denim, jersey, cotton plush, check cotton, ...
• Volume fleece: 11 x 45 cm (or 11 x 90 cm) (H x W)
• Optional: Extra inner cushion: approx. 40 x 80 cm cotton poplin

FILLING: Polyester hollow fiber (= soft flocks) approx. 150 gr. or other filling materials from your sewing stash (fiberfill, spelt husks, EPS beads, etc.)