This listing is for the PDF DOWNLOAD of instructions and pattern only (3 pages). The full supply kit is available for purchase here.
Using my digital files, you can print your pattern at home or your local copy shop. (Please note that since a digital file is sent almost immediately after payment there can be no refunds on PDF purchases.)
The elusive House Hippo has been one of the most desired creatures for Canadian kids since the early 1990's and now you can finally own one!
House Hippos are notoriously shy and nocturnal and are good at taking care of themselves. They love to munch on potato chips (because who doesn't?) and forage for crumbs and bits of dropped food. Keeping cozy is a top priority so they tend to build themselves little nests made up of lint, fuzzy scraps and odd socks. In the wild hippos are notoriously aggressive but House Hippos are docile around humans. When placed on a bedside table they make excellent defenders against anything that makes strange sounds at night.
You will need: a sheet of felt, matching colour embroidery floss, a pair of 6mm doll safety eyes, needle and pins. I describe it as Beginner+ and recommend it for ages 12 and up.
Finished House Hippos measure approx. 5" x 3" (13cm x 8cm).
DOWNLOAD FILES
After you complete your purchase, you will first be emailed a confirmation of purchase, then a few minutes later a second email with a link to your file which you will be able to download up to 3 times. The House Hippo pattern comes in two parts:
- Step by step, photo-based instructions (2 pages). The file quality is formatted to be best viewed on a screen but it is printable.
- The sewing pattern (1 page) in letter or A4 format for use on any home printer.
DIRECTIONS FOR PRINTING AT COPYSHOPS
- My copyshop files are copyright protected and can be viewed and printed from a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat or Reader, or Mac Preview.
- The copyshop must print at “no scaling” or 100% scaling to ensure the scale is correct.