Bearmaking 101 An Ins"bear"ational Course

by Rossel Waugh, Carol-Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780806922577
• ISBN10: 0806922575
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-31
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

"...beats all previous efforts, paws down....This well-respected designer of cuddly furries takes beginners step-by-step through the simplest one-pattern piece to more complicated efforts, including teddies with gusseted head, slight hump, or multi-jointed limbs. Each includes actual-size pattern pieces, sequential color photographs, materials and supplies, and a story fantasy...a thorough, professional discussion of materials or techniques."--Booklist.

Author Biography

The author resides in Winthrop, ME.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(1)
Preamble	7	(2)
Basic Bean Bear	9	(11)
Baby Bean Bear	20	(6)
Teddy Bear Hand Puppet, Style 1	26	(7)
Teddy Bear Hand Puppet, Style 2	33	(6)
Jointed Teddy Bear with Center Seam Head	39	(12)
Jointed Teddy Bear with Gusseted Head	51	(14)
Bear with Multi-Jointed Limbs	65	(8)
Marionette Stands	73	(6)
Stringing Your Marionette	79	(4)
Mini Hand Puppet, Style 1	83	(5)
Mini Hand Puppet, Style 2	88	(5)
Tiny Teddies	93	(6)
Materials, Tools, Techniques, and Tips
Fabrics Through Stitching
Fabrics	99	(2)
Threads	101	(1)
Eyes	101	(1)
Joint Discs and Cotter Pins	102	(1)
Fillings	103	(1)
Bearmaking Tools	103	(2)
Pattern-Making Supplies and Tips	105	(1)
Working with Bearmaking Fabrics	105	(1)
Cutting Bears Out	106	(1)
Preparing Pieces for Stitching	107	(1)
Stitching Your Bears	107	(2)
Stitching Foot Pads	109	(1)
Jointing and Stuffing
Making Joints with Discs and Cotter Pins	110	(4)
Plastic Safety Joints	114	(1)
Stuffing Tips	114	(2)
Closing Seams	116	(1)
Hints for Healthy Bearmaking	116	(3)
Making Faces
Features for Center Seamed Bears	119	(5)
Features for Gusset Head Bears	124	(2)
A Bjorn Teddy Bear Family Album	126	(2)
Index	128