ANTIQUE TEDDY

A 12" jointed teddy bear from a by-gone era
with secret tips for achieving the vintage appeal.
Use a fur with more than a 1/4" pile for a fluffy bear cub or a flatter,
distressed fur for a tattered, torn teddy.

Supplies Required
1/4 yard mohair or similar fur
1/8 yard wool felt or ultra suede for paw pads
8mm shoe button, glass or plastic eyes
3 sets of 1 1/2" or 35 mm joints
2 sets of 1 3/4" or 45 mm joints
#3 black pearl cotton
doll needle and bonded nylon thread
stuffing too and plastic pellets
bunka  brush

JAKE AND LITTLE PAL SAL

A method that takes away the frustration of matching and sewing small pieces.
Make 8" Jake and 4" Sall and learn the secrets  for making great little jointed teddy bears!. Choose a fur with a short pile and not too thick a backing for best results.
This technique will have you re-thinking the way you sew bears!!

SUPPLIES
1/4 yard mohair with 5/8" or less pile and pliable backing
matching thread
#5 pearl  cotton for nose and  mouth
bonded nylon thread for hand closing
matching ultra-sued for paw pads
7mm glass eyes for Jake and 5 or 6 mm glass eyes for Sal
5  sets 3/4" joints and 5 sets 1" joints (screw or  cotter pin)
3 1/2" doll needle
stuffing, plastic pellets and funnel
needle nose pliars and  hemostats
bunka brush
 

BABY BEAR
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced bear maker, you will appreciate the simple, well-proportioned lines of this bear that is  so easy to sew  up!
Special copyright allows use for small scale sales of this   bear.

SUPPLIES

1/4 yard mohair (will make 2 bears if placed properly)
matching thread
8 or 9 mm plastic safety or  glass eyes
5  sets 1 1/4" cotter pin joints or 30 mm doll joints
#5 black pearl  cotton
3 1/2" doll needle
bonded nylon thread
fiberfill, plastic pellets
bunka brush

JONAS, JOSHUA AND   JACOB

Choose from 3 alternate arm and leg variations ( bent, regular or more traditional)to create your own one-of-a-kind little cuddlers. There are  so many possibilities.

SUPPLIES
1/4 yard mohair with approx. 3/8" pile length
matching thread
10mm glass or plastic safety eyes
5 sets 1 1/2" cotter pin joints or 35 mm doll joints
#3 black pearl cotton for nose and mouth
nylon thread for closing seams
plastic pellets, fibrefill
bunka  brush

MOLLY

A great basic bear shape with a more refined nose, straight legs with fur footpads and arms that  curve upwards. Complete with tips for and diagrams for personalizing your bears, getting stuffing right, for trimming fur and for making one of a kind  teddy bear faces! Pattern for   dress included.

SUPPLIES
1/4 yard mohair with 3/8" to 3/4" pile length
12mm glass or plastic safety eyes
5 sets 1 3/4" cotterpin or 45 mm doll joints
#3 black pearl cotton
3 1/2 doll needle
bonded nylon thread
plastic pellets, fibrefill
bunka brush

BEN AND BEAR MUFF

Ben is a wonderful, classic bear with a wider head and rounder body. Bear Muff (Ben's adorable paw warming buddy) is quick and easy to sew, especially if you choose a not too thick, short pile fur.

SUPPLIES
FOR BEN
1/3 yard mohair
12 mm glass or plastic safety eyes
3 sets 2" cotter pin joints or 55mm doll joints
2 sets 2 1/2" cotter pin joints or 65mm doll joints
#3 pearl cotton for nose and mouth
ultra-suede for paw pads
bonded nylon thread for closing seams
FOR BEAR MUFF
1/4 yard distressed mohair or synthetic fur with short (3/8") pile
6 or 7mm glass or plastic safety eyes
#5 black pearl cotton for nose and mouth
3 1/2   doll needle

FOR BOTH
nylon bonded thread
fibrefill, plastic pellets
bunka   brush

OLD TIME BEARS

These traditional bears will steal your heart. Use a flat fur for an antique look or a fluffy fur for extra cuddles. Classic Quick sew design.

SUPPLIES
FOR 16" BEAR
1/3 yard mohair
ultra  suede for paw pads
12mm glass or plastic safety eyes
3  sets 1 2/3" cotter pin joints or 45 mm doll joints
2  sets 2" cotter pin joints or 55 mm doll joints
#3 black pearl cotton for nose and mouth
bonded nylon thread for seam closing
fibrefill, plastic pellets (optional)
FOR 13" BEAR
1/4 yard mohair
ultra  suede for paw pads
10mm glass or plastic safety eyes
3 sets 1 1/2" cotterpin or 35mm doll joints
2  sets 1 3/4" cotterpin joints or 45mm doll joints
#3 black pearl cotton
bonded nylon thread for seam closing
fibrefill, plastic pellets (optional)
bunka  brush

RORY

Have you ever wanted to make a large HUGGABLE teddy bear. Even non-bear lovers love the big 21" fully-jointed traditional pattern. Have fun while you learn tricks for making successful large bears!

SUPPLIES
1/2 yard mohair 1" fluffy or 3/4" distressed
bonded nylon thread for seam closing
ultra suede for paw pads
5 sets 2 1/2" cotter pin joints or 65 mm doll joints
#3 black pearl cotton for mouth and nose
5" doll needle
fibrefill, plastic pellets
bunka  brush

RAG BEAR DOLLY

A perfect opportunity to use up your mohair scraps for the head and paws and experiment with neat fabric combinations for clothes.

SUPPLIES
1/4 yard short pile mohair
7mm glass or plastic safety eyes
#5 black pearl cotton
1  set 1" cotterpin joint
3 1/2 doll needle
ultra suede for feet
fibrefill, plastic pellets
bunka brush

CHARACTER BEARS

Classic quick sew design for 12", fully jointed bears. Let your imagination go, the possibilities are endless....

SUPPLIES
1/3 yard mohair
ultra suede for paw pads
bonded nylon thread for closing seams
7mm glass or plastic safety eyes
3 sets 1" cotter pin joints or 35mm doll joints
2 sets 1 1/4" cotter pin joints or 45mm doll joints
#5 black pearl cotton for nose and mouth
3 1/2" doll needle
fibrefill, plastic pellets
bunka  brush
 

HUEY, DEWY AND LOUIE

Choose a fur with AT LEAST a 1/4" pile or more for best results. Pick some fur with some real fluff. Flexible joints and plastic pellets make this bear a real cuddler and poser with attitude!

SUPPLIES
1/3 yard mohair
12mm glass eyes or plastic safety eyes
5 sets 1 3/4" cotterpin joints or 45mm doll joints
#3 black pearl cotton for nose and mouth
bonded nylon thread for closing seams
plastic pellets and fibrefill
5" doll needle
bunka  brush

BEAR FOLK

Use up those fabric scraps for these five great projects!

Includes patterns for:

Papa Bear Quilt
Papa, Momma, Baby Wallhanging
Baby Bear Wallhanging
Momma Bear Placemat
Baby Bear Pillow