
The shrunken down pattern along with a pattern for her vest and shoes can be found HERE. You essentially follow the same instructions as with the Evette Doll so this will be a brief review and I will go over any changes I made. Once again I hand stitched her little face...

I cut out a shirt and pants using the body pattern. I sewed the clothes on each side first because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to sew all four layers together well but if you have the confidence go for it!! After sewing the clothes on I lined everything up and with right sides together sewed all the way around then flipped it right side out

I already intended to put a little belt on her but after flipping her right side out and stuffing her I noticed I would HAVE to make one ha!

This was the funnest part, adding the embellishments. I went with a gold belt on her tuxedo pants.

After making her little felt vest I added pearls for buttons, a vintage lace collar and some fluff along the bottom.

Of course she had to have a hat

But wanted it to come off because I loved her little felt piggy tails

Ellie is going to make her debut this weekend along with a letter from Santa explaining her duties. I snuck her up on the shelf to take a pic super quick but it just doesn't have the same feeling with out other christmas decor around.

We have a strict no Christmas decorations until the day after Thanksgiving... pretty sure she will look super cute once we bust it out :) Hope you can make your own shelf elf!!

Holy Smokes - you cracked me up with Say No To Elf Crack!!! Love it!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie;)
You've got me laughing hard with the picture of elf crack! You're so funny!
ReplyDeleteyeah I need to make one of these ASAP love it great idea for little ones not behaving :)
ReplyDeleteOh so cute! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love that! Super cute.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a D.I.Y. Elf for our shelf! Thank you! I just pinned this on pinterest! what fabric did you use for her body? also...What did you write on your "letter from Santa?"
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of ding this myself for our kiddos... seen them all over but not really into the mass produced elf. Thanks for sharing your will be making one for our family asap!
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