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Sewing Pattern Release: Hugh Manatee

  • Lindsay
  • June 6, 2014
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This is a long time in the making. I’m happy to share with Craft Buds readers that my Hugh Manatee stuffed animal pattern is now available for purchase! The pattern first appeared in a sewing compilation book, and it is now available as a PDF pattern with full-size printable template and step-by-step color photos.

Hugh Manatee pattern
Get the Hugh Manatee pattern on Etsy

One of my goals with this pattern was to create a truly inexpensive handmade gift that kids will love. By using coupons at Jo-Ann fabrics, I was able to pick up all of the supplies for two manatees including blizzard fleece and stuffing for just $6, for a cost of $3 per manatee.

And from what I’ve heard, kids really do love them! Here’s what some of my pattern testers had to say:

Hugh Manatee Pattern Test by Jenn

Jenn made this super-cute blue manatee, and said, “He would have been a super quick project had I had all of my supplies together!”

Hugh Manatee Pattern Test by Alyssa
Alyssa made a boy and girl manatee, and I am obsessed with her heart eyes, bow and tutu! She said: “My kids love them, they haven’t let them go since I finished them.”

Hugh Manatee Pattern Test by Stephanie

Stephanie of Swoodson Says added her own spin with these cute glasses! “It was very satisfying to have a quick easy sew!” she said.

Hugh Manatee Pattern Test by Lisa

I can’t get enough of Lisa‘s polka dot version! I really want to snuggle this guy.

Hugh Manatee Sewing Pattern

Speaking of polka dots, check out the pair of manatees Missy made from polka dot fleece! She said, “I found the pattern to be very easy to follow. This was a fun project, and my granddaughter picked out the fabric. I managed to get both of them out of 1 yard of fabric.”

Hugh Manatee Plsuh Doll by Jamie

How about a mini manatee? Jamie made this awesome 9″ long mini Hugh by downsizing the pattern. “I did follow the pattern throughout and I had no troubles at all! It was well-written and easy to read and follow,” she said. “I have only made a handful of items using patterns so I sometimes struggle with following, but this pattern was very clear.”

Hugh Manatee Sewing Pattern by Bethany

Holy cute! Bethany made this adorable snow-colored manatee, which her daughter affectionately named “Poofy.” She said: “I already had a friend ask me to make two of them for her bosses new twin granddaughters.”

Hugh Manatee stuffed dolls by Kimberly

Don’t be afraid to go wild and personalize your manatees, like Kimberly did. Someone is ready to party! She said, “This was a fun, quick sew and my grands will love it.”

Hugh Manatee by Caroline

Caroline made her Hugh Manatee in a pretty, winter-themed fleece. This would make a great holiday gift idea! “As a newbie, I was able to put Hugh together with the snippets of time that my 4- and 2-year-old allow. Maybe 1.5 hrs total,” she says.

Hugh Manatee Sewing Pattern

How adorable is this lakeside buddy sewn by Jess? Hugh definitely wants to be in the water.

Note: If you substitute fleece for another fabric like quilting cotton, take note that you may end up with some extra wrinkles around the body and tail, which is A-okay since he’s a manatee! The top pattern piece is purposefully larger than the bottom, which is why a material with some stretch works nicely to give Hugh the desired fullness.

Hugh Manatee Stuffed Animal Sewing Pattern

Ready . . . Set . . . Hugh!

The Hugh Manatee PDF sewing pattern is now available for purchase.

Happy sewing!

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Lindsay

Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe. I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.

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3 comments
  1. Kristy says:
    June 6, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    This is so much fun! 🙂

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  2. Katy says:
    June 6, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Aww, all very cute, but the polka dot one is my fave!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says:
    June 7, 2014 at 1:38 am

    I love the tutu-ed version!! Too cute!

    Reply

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