HISTORY      IN CARTOONS      ALL AROUND      HOW TO


How to Make a Teddy Bear

Why don't you try to make your own teddy bear by following the easy directions below? ^^
It will be an experience that you will never forget.


First, what you need to prepare
We will need a pair of pointed scissors, needles of various sizes, pins, sewing thread, solid thread and a pair of black button eyes. In the basic teddy bear kit, you will find the pattern, the stuffing (which is the cotton), and the cloth that you will have to pattern.

Let's begin with by getting the patterns ready.

Cut out all the shapes and trace them on the cloth. Make sure that you have the correct number of patterns. As you can see on the right, I have numbered how many of each shape you need. Then check if you have traced the pieces symmetrically. The ears will not matter because they are the same shape, front and back. However, you should watch out for the other body parts.


Click here to print out the pattern.


When you have finished cutting all the patterns out, you should have the same number of pieces as the picture on the left.

If you do, we are prepared to go to the second stage - sewing.

Most of the sewing for the patterns prepared will be backstitched.




The step-by-step instructions
  • First, start with the ears. Put the right side together and sew the rounded part. The base should be left open.
  • After you have turned it inside out, stuff in a small amount of cotton into each ear.
  • The teddy's head is next, when you have finished with the ears. Sew the cheeks with the forehead.
  • Do the chin section after joining the 3 pieces together, just like in the picture.
  • We can attach the stuffed ears when the face is ready.
  • Then sew the 2 pieces of head together.
  • If the back of the head is finished, sew it with the face.
  • Now that you are done with the head, continue with the arm. The arm should be one of the easiest parts because there are no complications.
  • The legs are next. This can be a bit difficult because of the sole of the foot. Sew the two sides of the leg and then stitch the sole along the end of the leg.
Turn the 4 parts of the body inside out and stuff them with cotton.
Let��s move on to the main body.

  • Sew the 2 tummies together then the 2 backs. Do not forget to sew the little opening first on the��back.'
  • When the tummy and back is complete, you can sew it together, attaching the legs in between the two parts. Turn it inside out and put in the stuffing.
  • We come to the stage where you have to sew the arms on each side of the body. It should be attached on the end, which is the neck of the teddy bear.
Now you have the head and the body to attach to finish the teddy bear.
  • Before you sew it up with an invisible seam, make the face of the teddy bear.
    (Click here for tips on facial expression.)
  • Attach the black button eyes and stitch the nose with the solid thread. However, you can choose to leave the face blank.
Before you tie a ribbon around its neck to finish up, remember to give the teddy bear its tail.

  • Sew around the round piece of pattern and pull the thread slightly so that it forms a kind of basket.
  • Fill it in with cotton and pull the thread tightly.
  • Attach it on the very bottom of the back.
  • Use a ribbon wide enough, that cover the stitches around the neck, to make a perfect bow.


Does Your Result     Look Like This??



HOME      ABOUT ME      BIBLIOGRAPHY      E-MAIL ME


Hosted by www.Geocities.ws

1