It's an oldie but a goodie... Armed with the recent new learned techniques I decided to revisit the very first softie pattern I drew up a few years ago. He was inspired by a bear I had as a child - one my parents had to buy two of because I wasn't old enough to understand that mum washed the first bear and he fell apart...
Anyway I digressed...
I made this guy in 2009, I remembered thinking how my hand stitching skill was horrid - probably why I didn't take any photos of the side where I closed the gap... I didn't really understand seam allowance properly either. and my stuffing technique was off. With all that said, I was proud of him and the smiley face I gave him. He went to a little girl's home where I know her parents value handmade things.
2012 - so with another arrival of a friend's first baby boy this week, I decided to make Bear Bear again...
I redrew the pattern...
Inserted the tail...
Added in some darts...
Stuffed the arms and tucked them in...
I used minky for his tail and ears, to give him the different texture...
Now all he needs is a snuggly stuffed body and a smiley face...
Don't worry to much about your stitching Amanda, you give that toy to a kiddie and they just love it for what it is. I love your first teddy and I reckon the new one you're making will look spiffy too!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Anita.
Oh that's so lovely of you Anita! Thanks :)
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