Synopses & Reviews
Beginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents basic patterns along with instructions on how to customize the bears by adding distinctive facial expressions and other individual traits. Step-by-step instructions and over 150 diagrams explain everything from choosing the right fabric to adding the final touches. Sixteen color and 11 black-and-white photographs perfectly illustrate the possibilities for creating personalized keepsakes and gifts.
Synopsis
Beginners and experienced crafters alike will treasure this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears. These full-size basic patterns include adorable costumes for the bears and are easy to customize. Step-by-step instructions and more than 150 diagrams explain everything from choosing the right fabric to adding the final touches. Sixteen color and 11 black-and-white photographs perfectly illustrate the possibilities for creating plush companions. The founder of the magazine Teddy Bear Review, Ted Menten has written 19 books on the subject and conducts teddy bear-making classes around the world. This guide features his well-tested techniques, which include tips on how to add distinctive facial expressions and other individual, expressive traits that transform ordinary crafts projects into truly personal keepsakes and gifts.
Synopsis
Beginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents step-by-step instructions, basic patterns, and instructions on how to customize the bears in order to create truly personal keepsakes and gifts. Illustrations include over 150 diagrams, plus 16 color and 11 black-and-white photographs.
Synopsis
Beginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents patterns, detailed instructions, and suggestions for personal touches. Includes over 150 diagrams and 16 color and 11 black-and-white photos.
Table of Contents
A Teddy TaleIntroductionFailing on the Road to SuccessHow-to, Not-to, and How-you-mightThe Magical ToolboxImagining and ImagingSay Hello to Adam and EveSelecting the Basic PatternCreating a Family of Teddy BearsRedesigning the Head PatternsTwo-color and Two-piece ProfilesChanging the Pattern ProfileTwo-tone Two-part BodyRedesigning the Arm PatternCreating a NeckCreating Girls and BoysThe Columbus PrincipleTricks with JointsLend an EarA Simple Four-piece Head PatternUnderstanding FurWorking with MohairNuts and BoltsA Stitch in TimeSewing in the EarsSewing Paw Pads and Foot PadsThe Magic FlapThe Ladder StitchStuff It!Let's Face ItPerfect Noses Every TimeCreating a MouthThe Eyes Have ItSmall, Medium, and LargeFinal TouchesWhen a Bow is not EnoughThe Well-dressed Teddy BearGalleryPatternsTeddy Bear Photographs