The Abcs Of Making Teddy Bears

This comprehensive, step-by-step handbook of techniques for making adorable teddy bears is a guaranteed treat for all teddy bear lovers! Enchanting bear designs range from traditional and miniature teddy bears to bears with Jiggle Joints and flexible limbs. There's even a teddy bear that moves her head to music! -- Contains 14 projects that mirror both old-world and modern collectible styles, including a standing circus bear, a sweet baby bear, and a bear reminiscent of early 1900s teddy bears -- Features an all-inclusive reference section covering every aspect of teddy bear construction, from basic supplies to specialty stuffings -- Reveals expert tips for creating emotion in teddy bear faces and for making pattern alterations -- Includes clothing and accessory patterns, plus fun and informative "Bear Facts" sprinkled throughout the book

This book of beginning to advanced techniques for making adorable teddy bears will inspire you. You¿ll find a range of bear styles, from traditional & miniature teddy bears to bears with Jiggle Joints & flexible limbs. Get started making your own lovable teddy bears today with: 14 step-by-step projects rated by skill level, including a standing circus bear, a sweet baby bear, & a bear reminiscent of early 1900s teddy bears; A comprehensive reference section covering all aspects of teddy bear construction, from basic supplies to specialty stuffings; Professional tips for creating emotion in teddy bear faces & making pattern alterations; Fun & informative ¿Bear Facts¿ sprinkled throughout the book; & Patterns for clothing & accessories. Full-color illus.

This book will show you how to make your own special family of bears. Twenty-five step-by-step projects explain how to make traditional and contemporary teddy bears, with detailed information on materials, techniques and costumes.

The teddy bears' picnic gets a modern twist in this warm and fuzzy picture book about a young teddy bear who learns that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Ollie is a regular bear with a regular job. He listens to his girl's stories about her days, he snuggles her to sleep and he is there waiting when she gets home from school. Just your typical teddy bear stuff. So when he is whisked away to the annual teddy bears' picnic, he feels insignificant compared to the other bears who do daring and daunting things: sleepovers, hospital stays--even a night in the lost and found! After small talk with a regional stuffing manager, a department of cuddling official and a stitchery inspector; a stop at the snack table; and even some team building activities, it's time for the teddy bear service awards . . . and Ollie feels even more small and unimportant. But he soon learns that it's not just the big things that matter, it's the little things too. While parents will love the tongue-in-cheek office-party details, kids and parents alike will fall in love with Ollie: a sweet bear who discovers that his love for his girl makes him very special indeed.

Teddy bears are an iconic symbol of childhood. They are often our first and best-loved toys right through to adulthood, often passed on to our own children to enjoy. This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide takes you into the magical world of teddy bear making and shows you how to create your own traditional bear to hand down through the generations. The book begins with a short history of the teddy bear, followed by detailed information on tools, materials and essential bear-making techniques. There's guidance on finding design inspiration, and three complete step-by-step projects to get you started. There's then detailed guidance on how to create different eyes, ears, noses and mouths to give your bear a unique personality, and sewn outfits to dress them in. The book ends with notes on care and repair, ensuring your treasured creation will last a lifetime.

Contains step-by-step instructions for over fifty different techniques for making teddy bears; includes information on designing and cutting out patterns, adding the finishing touches, and other related topics.

Provides patterns and detailed instructions for constructing a teddy bear and offers tips on assembling and adding character to each bear

This useful and clever handbook contains all the tips you need! The secrets of making teddy bears -- sewing the paws, attaching the ears and arms and more -- are yours with this book! A genuine teddy bear pattern is included so you can get started to day. Perfect companion book to American Teddy Bear Artists Pattern Book (see above).