Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Dragon: A Hippo that Dared to Dream

"Darling Hippo, If Phin really loves you, he will make you a little dragon costume cape with spikey spines down the back..."   

Well, Phin doesn't sew, but when reader Kimbersew made the above comment, the seed was planted. Phin's Hippo needed to realize his dream of becoming a dragon.

So we hatched a plan...

Pleeeeeeeeeasssse, Clio!


And we took some measurements.

Hippo belly


We made a pattern and cut cloth... 



Measure twice, cut once...

And very soon, a dragon was born.


Dragons are noble creatures


And this dragon had adventures...


Dragon the Hippo with the Tramples


...with swords, dragon eggs and loyal elephant companions...


Where are those other dragons?


...seeking out the other dragons of Westeros.

I must confess: I did actually have to buy the fabric for this project - inexpensive satin in purple and green. But it was worth it - this was a fun make. I'm such a sucker for costumes.


Look at those spikes!

I'm not sure which is my favorite feature of this project, the spikes or the button holes for the ears. This was the perfect fun little project to get back into the swing of things before tackling more challenging sewing last weekend. And it was just so dang silly, that I couldn't stop smiling and laughing as I sewed. I think that Phin may have had just as much fun with the camera.

Hippo Hero!!!

I had a really productive weekend and have a 4 day weekend coming up. So, stay tuned for lots more sewing updates. 

13 comments:

Clio said...

i love it. and yet another defender to help trample your enemies, for when Hippo needs the extra bit of confidence.

Clio said...

Gahhhhhhh!!!! Wwwoooooooooo! and Brilliantly executed! ear holes!
...(still giggling...)

Clio said...

I giggled all the way thru... it was just too good an idea to let pass... he he he

Clio said...

So cute, it almost hurts!!! hehehe!!

Clio said...

Love this idea! So cute!

Clio said...

I *love* hippo and his cape! I have a thing for hippos, and I think this will make me smile all day long - thanks!

Clio said...

Sooooo cute! I've not ever given much thought to sewing stuffed animals, but it seems fun! I like his yarn, I used that same yarn (in that same color too) to crochet socks once.

Clio said...

Honestly, I was wishing I had more of the yarn when I was done - the colorway is great. I bought it to make socks, but then the Hippo called... c'est la vie!

Clio said...

AHHHHH!! So cute!!!!!!!!

Clio said...

ha, this is adorable, especially with all the fun poses. too cute!

Clio said...

OMG that is so hilarious and cute!!!

Clio said...

Cutest thing I've ever seen. I seriously neeeeed a hippo dragon!!! love it!

Clio said...

The little ear slits. I die. So adorable.