[Illustration: Fig. 1 · Fig. 2 · Fig. 3 · Fig. 4]
FORELEGS: Measure and cut forelegs from second sock so that body stands
level—about 5″. Turn inside out, seam along one side and across foot.
Turn right side out, insert stiff ovals in feet, stuff and stitch to
body (Figure 1).
MOUTH: Cut off complete heel. Stuff lightly and sew to head. Stitch
across center to shape mouth (Figure 2).
TRUNK: Use an 8″ strip of sock, tapering from 6″ to 1″. Seam wrong side
out, turn, stuff and insert wire. (See tips on wiring, page 33.) Sew to
head above mouth. Insert pipe cleaner tusks (Figure 3).
EARS: For each ear cut two pieces from sock (Figure 4). Seam and turn
right side out. Sew on level with highest point of trunk.
EYES: Sew on round or oblong buttons set apart. Embroider eyes for small
children.
TAIL: Make a short roll of material and sew in place.
TRIM: Sew on a fringed or tasselled “blanket” of bright material. Rick
rack, little bells, ribbons or beads will give a more circusy
appearance.