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Tutorial and pattern: DIY Elf on the Shelf soft fabric doll

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Tutorial and pattern: Elf on the Shelf soft fabric dollJill from Snugglebug University created a soft fabric version of an Elf on the Shelf doll, and she’s got a free pattern and tutorial for you over at Make It and Love It.  The little fabric elf is wearing a cute elf outfit, complete with hat and curly toe shoes.  And with knees that bend, it’s easy to pose her in all kinds of elf shenanigans.

Click below for the free pattern and tutorial:

Sew an “Elf on the Shelf” Doll, by Snugglebug University

[photo from Snugglebug University on Make It and Love It]

Where did the Elf on a shelf start? The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is a 2005 children’s picture book, written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, and illustrated by Coë Steinwart that took over the world and created new traditions worldwide. People are obsessed with the Elf on shelf tradition that requires you to move the elf every day of December.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.