This Simple Felt Elephant is a charming and beginner-friendly sewing project designed for creative inspiration and handmade enjoyment.

The pattern features a single-piece body shape, making it easy to sew and perfect for small projects such as keychains, ornaments, or thoughtful handmade gifts. The flat construction keeps the process simple while still allowing space for personal details and customisation.

This free pattern is adapted for sewing inspiration and intended for personal use in handmade projects. It is ideal for slow crafting, practising hand stitching, and exploring creative ideas with felt or cotton fabrics.

Features

• Beginner-friendly design

• Minimal pattern pieces

• Ideal for felt and hand stitching

• Fits A4 paper

• Perfect for small gifts or accessories

1️⃣ PATTERN CONCEPT

Simple Felt Elephant (Keychain / Small Plush)

Type: Flat soft toy / keychain
Style: Minimal, hand-stitched
Fabric: Felt (or cotton for non-keychain version)
Finished size: approx. 11 cm (4.3")
Paper size: Fits A4 (100% scale)

Pattern Pieces

• Elephant body — 2 pieces (mirror)

• Ear — 2 pieces (optional contrast colour)

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• Legs, trunk, and body are one single shape

• No separate legs

• No darts

• Perfect for beginners

2️⃣ SEWING INSTRUCTIONS (ENGLISH)

Simple Felt Elephant – Free Sewing Pattern

Skill level: Beginner
Seam allowance: Not included (use blanket stitch or running stitch close to edge)

Materials

• Felt (main colour)

• Felt (contrasting colour for ear, optional)

• Embroidery floss

• Hand sewing needle

• Scissors

• Polyester fiberfill (small amount)

• Optional: keyring + cord

Pattern Pieces

• Elephant body — 2 pieces

• Ear — 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

1. Embroidery

Before assembling, embroider the face on one body piece:

• eye

• optional cheek

• simple details as desired

2. Ear

Place two ear pieces together.
Stitch around the edge using a blanket stitch or running stitch.

Set aside.

3. Assemble the Body

Place the two body pieces together, wrong sides facing.
Position the ear between the layers.

Stitch around the edge, leaving a small opening at the bottom.

4. Stuffing

Add a small amount of fiberfill.
The toy should stay mostly flat.

5. Closing

Close the opening with hand stitching.

6. Optional Keychain

Attach a loop or cord at the top of the body.
Fix a keyring if desired.

✨ Your Simple Felt Elephant is finished!