PDF Sewing Pattern: Maxwell the Little Bear
I've been making mohair teddy bears for over 25 years and here's a chance to share some of that knowledge with you. This little bear can be machine or hand sewn. He’s a perfect project for someone who likes to work small and has the patience to do so. The pattern is simple and the detailed instructions- which can be modified to make it more or less complex, make this a good introduction to traditional bear making. The finished bear is about 6" tall.
This is PDF Pattern contains:
- 14 pages of easy to follow instructions
- 10 video tutorials to walk you through step by step- including how to stuff with excelsior, use hemostats, embroider a nose, and specialty stitches for teddy bear making- among others
- detailed material list and shopping suggestions
- tips and how to secrets from 25+ years of toy making
- all pattern pieces and details you'll need to make Maxwell
DIFFICULTY: **** challenging but doable for those with even the most basic sewing skills
Materials: not included with pattern (*optional) but MANY AVAILABLE HERE
- 12”12”x12” piece of mohair- 1/4” fur or shorter
- fabric marker or pencil
- fabric scissors- large and small
- various sewing Needles
- all purpose thread matching your mohair
- button and craft thread matching your mohair
- sewing machine, size 14 or 16 needle, and pins*
- 2 x 5/8” disks*
- 4 x 1/2” disks*
- 4 x 3/8” disks*
- 5 x 1/16” cotter pins*
- waxed thread*
- one pair of 3mm glass eyes* or 3mm black beads*
- straight hemostats
- small needle nose pliers
- perle #8 floss in black or brown
- excelsior, cotton, wool, kapok and/or polyfill stuffing
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All patterns and designs are © Jennifer Murphy 2024.
Intended for personal use only. Finished pieces from this pattern and the pattern itself are not for resale or distribution.
