SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Felt 9"x 12", Apple Green, 2 sheets
- Embroidery thread, Pink
- Embroidery thread, White
- Embroidery thread, Light Green
- Embroidery thread, Black (Eyes option 1)
- Small black beads (Eyes option 2)
- Scissors
- Embroidery needle
- Polyfil® stuffing
- Pattern templates
DIRECTIONS:
To print the patterns, click on the "Download Project PDF" button (above).- Tape together the pattern templates as indicated.
- Cut two Alligator Body pieces.
- With the black thread, stitch two eyes onto the face using a French knot, or sew two black beads securely in place for the eyes.
- With the pink thread, create two small decorative stitches under the eyes.
- Add decorative stitching to the Alligator mouth with the white thread.
- Add decorative stitching to the Alligator belly with the light green thread.
- Cut two Alligator Arm pieces from the apple green felt.
- Place the top and bottom Alligator Body pieces together, placing the Arm pieces between the two and sew around the edge with a blanket stitch, leaving a small hole for stuffing.
- Stuff the Alligator.
- Sew the stuffing hole shut and tie off the thread.
Craft Hack Tips and Tricks:
- For younger children, pattern pieces can be hot glued in place, rather than hand sewn.