Many people love teddy bears, especially when they are wearing their very attractive teddy bear outfits, making them so cute and cuddly. Teddies come in all sizes and shapes and are made of various materials. Some people have been teddy bear collectors since their younger years and have held on to these throughout their lives. Others have made teddy bear making their hobby and they are having fun on this. You, too, can make your own teddy bear. The procedure is not difficult, but you must first learn and master the basics.


If you are just starting out in teddy bear making, begin with a simple bear. So find for yourself a simple pattern to follow. You can find them easily on Teddy Bear magazines and some craft magazines. Reading books about making a teddy bear will also help you in the beginning; you can also find there some charming patterns. As soon as you have found a pattern, trace this on a pattern making paper. It is recommended that you start making a 12-inch size bear or larger, because the jointing and stuffing tasks are easier on this size.

Decide on the material that you would want to use in your teddy bear making. One of the best is mohair, but it is more expensive than other materials. Besides, it can not be found easily in most places. You go to a fabric store and try to find synthetic fur. It is a pretty and cheaper material which suits a beginner, although some people may be allergic to this type of bear material.

If you have a sewing machine that you can use in thicker fabrics like the synthetic fur and you know how to use this machine, it will be better if you do most of the sewing by machine, rather than hand. Carefully read the sewing instructions on the pattern, to enable you to maneuver the joints and leave large enough openings so you can turn right side out the pieces that are sewn. Paw pads and foot pads are also part of teddy bear making, and they can be made out of felt, leather, velvet or suede. When sewing the foot pads, it should be done by hand, while the paw pads are directly attached to the arm before sewing the pieces together.

Those few tips should help you get started. When your teddy bear is finished, you can choose some teddy bear outfits. You can find many of them and buy from online stores, but if you want to see for your self the type, colour and material of your teddy bear outfit, you can step into a store and select from there. Some teddy bear outfits that you may find attractive include a doctor, pilot or a cowgirl outfit, a basic t-shirt in red or white, a hoodie, a princess dress outfit, and many more. While you’re out shopping, don’t forget to buy a ribbon to go around the neck of your newly created friend.
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