Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved Ewoks. I'm pretty sure that back then, my mom wouldn't let me actually watch Return of the Jedi, but I still knew all about these creatures. To me, they were cute and cuddly, and I even had a stuffed Ewok. She was gray with a pink hood. So cute.
Well, today is May 4th, which means it's Star Wars Day! I still love the original three movies (the new ones? meh.), so I couldn't pass up the chance to celebrate with a little softie Ewok! They are really quick to make, and are safe for even the littlest Star Wars fan to love.
Here's what you need:
Fabric in two good Ewok colors (I used corduroy)
Embroidery floss
Stuffing
Ewok pattern PDF
Cut out two body pieces and two hood pieces. (It's best to cut two layers at a time, with wrong sides together.)
Stitch the face onto one body piece, and cut an opening in one hood piece.
Pin the body pieces together, and sew around the edge with a running stitch, leaving an inch or so for stuffing. Stuff him and stitch him closed.
Pin the hood pieces together, and sew around the edge with a whip stitch, making sure you leave openings for the ears. The pattern is marked for these openings, but it's a good idea to make sure that your openings match up with your Ewok, as some variation can occur when cutting and sewing.
Get your Ewok dressed, and then send him off to play in Endor:
Okay, well that's actually my front yard, but whatever. He looks at home, doesn't he?
My 24-year-old sister has claimed this guy, and I've already got a list of people in my friends and family who are going to need one. I think I'll be heading to the store for more colors of corduroy so I can stitch up a whole colony!
And just in case you don't believe me about my love of Ewoks from childhood on, I submit this proof:
Yep. Me with Wicket. I'm just that cool.
Happy Star Wars Day, friends! And may the force be with you!
I too have great memories of watching Star Wars as a kid, thanks for the project it's too cute!
ReplyDeleteI had a Star Wars pop-up book I got when I saw one of the movies at the theater. I *still* have my Star Wars pillowcase. It has Yoda on one side, and Chewbacca on the other. <3
ReplyDeleteLove the Ewok! Thank you :)
Love this!!!! I was raised on Star Wars - the original!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI think my sister's cat (Lowell) needs one to add to his ever expanding toy collection (it will go well with the Tribble he already has).
so much cute! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo cool....my son (35) is going to need one of these. Love the pic...especially the charm necklace.
ReplyDeleteHurray! Maybe today is a good day to make the wookies I have been meaning to...
ReplyDeleteEeeps! I love it! I saw a sneak peek on Anna's instagram yesterday :) By the way, is that a charm necklace on the younger you? ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a charm necklace...and I still have it!
DeleteThat is so funny. I need to make one for my nephew. I need to figure out how to make a Chewbaca one. He would love that. And your childhood one is a crack up.
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The scale is totally different, but there's a fantastic pattern for Chewbacca on Draw! Pilgrim (hence my leftover corduroy!).
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Laughing pretty hard. This is awesome!
ReplyDeleteoh my word. I love this :) You're adorable
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I think you need to add your your May the 4th collection every year! Maybe next year will be a little Yoda?
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I may have to whip up a little troupe of Ewoks. And hey! I used to have a necklace just like yours!! Wish I still had it :)
ReplyDeleteHey Mollie, I had a necklace just like yours too!
ReplyDeleteJust found another pic of the charm necklace:
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I keep it in this shadowbox frame, and actually, there are two in there. The day I met this Ewok happens to also be the day I got the skeleton charm. Crazy thing to remember, but it was obviously a big day for me!
You have totally made my millenium . . . falcon! Heh heh. I'm a HUGE Star Wars fan.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative my dear!! I just love all your sweet creations!! Happy Friday!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! I Love Ewoks too!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Ewok but he is definitely cute!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteohmigoodness... I'm so jealous you still have your charm necklace!! I had a wicked-cool harmonica and an ice skate with a bell on it.
ReplyDeleteSeeing pictures of yours gives me warm fuzzies.
thanks!
Very cute! love the tut too! May the 4th be with you too!
ReplyDeleteI loved Ewoks as a kid too. There were some spin-off movies that weren't as scary as the real Star Wars that I remember watching. Anyway, my son has seen enough Star Wars to love Ewoks too so he will be thrilled if a couple of these appear someday. I am thinking maybe some thrifted corduroys would be perfect for making these!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Why didn't I think of Ewoks when I made my R2 and Chewie fingerpuppets!?
ReplyDeleteAwww so cute! The ewok with you in the photo looks a little scary though lol. Also I love the mama & baby sloth pattern you posted. Cute overload!
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