Hand made bears... anyone else do this? :)

[Dludnerad]

Your bears are adorable!
I've been making bears and plush toys since I was five, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask

[LunaDehligt]

So cute

[Jinxxy]

Oh man! Those are TOO CUTE!!

[ashes]

One of my mother's friend had a business for years making teddy bears.  If you do a Google image search under "Tucker Teddies,"  the first one up (a white bear) is hers. 

I don't think she makes them anymore.  At least for business purposes.  She might make one for friends (or probably longtime clients).

[pinkkittywinks]

those bears are adorable

love pkw xxx

[Zoundz]

Thanks all - anyone else who does this, how do you go about designing your own pattern?

xx

[Dludnerad]

I use paper a lot in the design process. It's a lot of trial and error and sticky-tape.

This is what FLuttershy looked like before she became fabric.

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The paper model is taken apart after being labeled very carefully, and becomes the pattern. It's different from papercraft models.

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[Eviecorn]

I don't know how I missed this thread.  Those bears are adorable!

[Jemgirl]

Your hand made bears look amazing! You should be so proud of them. I've made a bear through a class some years back and I have some ideas for some animals I'd like to make. I also plan to make another bear sometime soon with moveable arms and legs, as my Mum bought me some lovely bear fabric for one to make. Thanks for sharing such inspirational bears, they are lovely

[tornadoe]

I am trying to make a badger but in the style of bear factory and I have no idea where to start

[fingerpaints]

Those are some awesome first attempts all three are very cute. Felt is actually quiet hard to work with for stuffed toys as it likes to stretch, working with fur or other material that has less give is much easier. I do work with felt for small creatures and finger puppets from time to time, or to add details to larger plush and puppets.

Best advice I can give is keep practicing! You are doing well, and with time you will get more comfortable making plush toys.

I've made a menagerie of stuffed toys and puppets, and now just start with a rough idea in my head, no pattern and just start cutting and sewing. Its heaps of fun, and so rewarding to do. I generally make things for gifts, and all receivers of said gifts just adore the fact that it's a one off piece designed just for them