hooots pattern

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This is my Gryffindor Owl pattern. I did not include the name tag, because well, that was a last minute deal and had no pattern.

There are two separate wings because the curves of the bottom of the body are not symmetrical. And I sewed them on before I attached the two body pieces together. So, don't sew the wings aligned to the outside of the body piece. Leave some room so that you can have a place to sew the body together.
And to make the pocket wings, just decide when you want to start the opening for the pocket, (I started about a fourth of the way across the wing) and then stop sewing it to the body and just hem the edge of the wing. The pockets are totally optional of course.
They eye outline can go two ways. Horizontal like on the pattern there, or vertical like on my owl. I find that both are cute.
When you cut the pieces out of your fabric it is best to cut on the outside of the black lines. That way you have enough fabric to make a few mistakes.
Here are the links to the actual pattern pictures. They are HUGE! But should print out the right size. If they don't I am sorry! -.-;;; my scanner has a mind of its own and likes to do things its own way.
Body
Additional things
Any colors will do of course. You cuold choose to make a Hufflepuff owl or even colors that have nothing to do with Harry Potter.
I hope its not too confusing. It all seems simple enough to me, but of course I made it up.
If you need any help understanding, just let me know.
Enjoy your owls! They make great little pillows too!