Handmade Teddy Bears

Making your own hand made Teddy Bear can be a very rewarding experience. Craft shops sell all the kits, which are great for beginners. They contain all the materials you will need as well as step-by-step instructions. If you're a little more adventurous this is for you, as you can handmake your own individual unique bear. This allows you to personalize the bear to your tastes and requirements. You could even make a handmade teddy bear as a gift for someone else. You could contain something in it that maintains their personality; leather jacket, shades, dress, denim jeans...

The first step to follow is choosing a design. What size do you want the bear to be? What features would you like your bear to have? Take some time looking at the wealth of designs available online. If you have the skill and know-how, you can just use these to provide inspiration for your own personal design, but for beginners, it is recommend to stick to a tried and tested design.

Once you've picked your design, you can purchase the material required to create your bear. This will greatly impact the look and quality of the teddy bear, so buy the best materials that you can afford. You can find suppliers on the web but check out your local specialty craft shop were you can actually feel the quality of the fabric. Buy some spare material as this can be used if you make a mistake later on. You can save the extra fabric for repairs to the bear later on in its life, as the wears and tears kick in.

If this is your first time making a handmade teddy bear, be sure to follow the instructions to the T. Getting accurate cut points in your fabric is crucial in the bear making process. This will make sure that your completed bear will be perfect. Sewing can be done in numerous ways, by hand or using a machine. Do whichever your comfortable with. Take extra precautions in the areas where stitching will be visible.

When its time to add the face, especially the eyes, the bear will start to look alive. Hand sewing is nearly always necessary for the face. This is delicate work, even a little tricky, but it will determine the bears expression and character. Don’t skimp on the face. Take plenty of time and don't be tempted to stick a button or some felt on the bear’s face to make his eyes. Apart from the personality minus look, these can cause a safety hazard for a small child who could choke on them if they become dislodged.

Once the bear is almost finished, leave a small hole to insert the stuffing. Stuffing should be packed tight and pushed to the extremities to ensure an even distribution. Feel the bear's torso to make sure the texture of the stuffing feels right. After that, sew up the remaining section to complete your bear. Hey presto, cuddly cute bear time!

Another nice touch when making handmade teddy bears is too make little outfits for the bears to wear. If you've passed the bear making test, you''ll probably be able to make the clothes too. Another great touch is to dress the bear in your child’s baby clothes. If the bear is a present, you can ask the parents for an outfit that will complete the teddy bear. Whatever your style, this handmade teddy bear will be a treasure the child will have forever.

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web ganzteddybears.com

Technorati Tags: Teddy Bears, Handmade Teddy Bears, Handmade Teddy Bears

Teddy Bear Articles

• Ganz Teddy Bears
• Cartoon Teddy Bears
• Vermont Teddy Bears
• Antique Teddy Bears
• Monogrammed Teddy Bears
• Handmade Teddy Bears
• Musical Teddy Bears
• Donate Teddy Bears To Hospitals
• Sexy Teddy Bears
• Outfits & Clothes For Teddy Bears
• White Teddy Bears
• T-Shirts For Teddy Bears
• Graduation Teddy Bears
• Social Bookmark This Page
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• Privacy Policy
• Sitemap