Sew slowly, from the top side of the leg. Pin at these two points first and gradually add more pins until the fabrics lie smoothly together. Line up the centre points of the paw pad with the seams of the leg. Leave the leg RS together, place one foot pad at the bottom end. Trim the seams and clip a notch in the curve. At the bottom, sew down to the foot pad marks drawn from the template. Sew one leg down the sides, RS together, leaving both the top and bottom edges open. Appliqué all around the pad by hand, using very small stitches in matching thread. Pull as much trapped fur out from underneath the felt before stitching the pad in place. Pin a felt paw pad onto the centre of the end of the arm, using the images to check the position. Stuff firmly, then ladder stitch the side opening closed. Trim the seams, then turn the arm RS out. Use lots of pins and tack first, if preferred. Leave an opening to turn through, as marked. Pull the thread taut to gather the stitches, and close up the body, before fastening off with a few stitches to secure the gather. With double or extra-strong thread make a running stitch close to the edge, through both layers of fabric, as with the head. Stuff it firmly, then turn under the raw edge of the fabric at the top by 8mm. Sew the body, leaving the top open for turning. With RS together, pin around the body pieces, using plenty of pins. Trim the dart seams so that they open to lie flat. Pin and sew the darts on the front and the back body pieces. Repeat stitching to be doubly sure the ears are secure. Check the ears are equally positioned before ladder stitching along the front and back to attach them. Position each ear just to the outside of the head gusset seam and pin in slight inwards curve, so that they form a gentle cup shape. Pin both of the ears onto the head, using extra-long pins. Turn under the raw edge of the ear by 8mm and using small overstitches sew the opening closed. Use double or extra-strong thread so that it won’t break when you pull the running stitches to gather them.įasten off with a few hand stitches to hold the gather in place. At the neck, turn the raw edge under by 8mm and sew a running stitch through both layers of the fabric, close to the edge. Insert the eyes following the manufacturer’s instructions.Ĭarefully, but firmly, stuff the head so it becomes a rounded, full shape and the nose end is firm. It can be useful to check the position of the eyes before cutting this hole by pushing a drawing pin through the fabric from the RS. Using a small awl or the tip of a pair of small scissors, make a tiny hole in the fur fabric where you have marked the eye from the template. Turn the head RS together again and sew down from point A to the neck opening at C and from point B to the neck opening at D. Quickly turn the head RS out to check you have properly matched points A and B and that the previously sewn seams meet up. To close the head, pin the head pieces with RS facing and tack them together. With right sides (RS) together, pin, tack then sew the head gusset along the top of one of the head pieces, from point A to point B. Cut out, mark openings, darts and positions where indicated on the pattern templates. Pin the pattern pieces onto the reverse side of the fabrics and draw around them. After sewing each part of the bear, gently pull out trapped fur from the seams, using a large bodkin or similar sized, blunt tool.ĭownload, print and cut out the teddy bear templates.Use 6mm (¼in) seam allowance throughout unless otherwise stated.The nap on the fur fabric should run downwards. Place the pattern pieces and cut the fabric so that the stretch is on the width.New to sewing? Take a look at our how to use a sewing machine guide and beginner's guide to sewing. Scroll down to find Lucy's free teddy bear sewing pattern and don't forget to check out our other free sewing projects. It's a great project to work on when the evenings get darker and you're snuggled up at home in the warm. This would be a lovely gift for a baby or young child – just make sure you use safety eyes. It might sound a little daunting at first, but it's much easier than it looks. A handmade teddy bear is the kind of gift that will really be treasured – and even passed down through the family.
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