Welcome to the Miniature Teddy Bear Class!
Right click to download your pattern here: Rocko Mini Bear Pattern pdf (Mac users, click Ctrl and click)
List of Supplies & Tools are listed below and also on your pattern. *Be sure to get mini T-cotter pins as regular mini cotter pins have a loop that will not work for this small of a pattern.
Need help with downloading and how to print out your pattern? How to Download and Print Out your Pattern
After you have downloaded your pattern, print the pattern pieces out on heavy paper (like card stock or half of a manila folder). Then cut your pattern pieces out cutting on the inside of the lines. Gather your tools and supplies together (they are listed on the first page of the pattern, and you are ready to begin your lessons!
Lesson Links
- Fabric prep, pattern layout, transfer markings, cut & trim, match up pieces & pin
- Time to sew! How to hand sew video, inserting & stitching head gusset and foot pads
- Turning pieces, stuff & close limbs
- Stuff the head, stitch the nose, insert eyes, trim & shade the face
- Assembling the bear, filling & closing the tummy, attaching the ears.
I hope you have enjoyed making your own Rocko miniature teddy bear. I’d love to see photos of your bears! You can upload those in the forum: Class Photos
Supplies & Tools
SUPPLIES:
*7” X 9” piece of 1/2” ultra sparse mohair
*2″ X 2″ piece of felt (footpads)
*5 Mini T cotterpins
*6 – 1/2″ joint discs
*4 – 3/8″ joint discs
*5mm black glass eyes (1 pair)
*Artificial sinew (or strong waxed floss)
(For eyes & closing head)
*Pearle cotton (for nose & mouth)
*Upholstery thread to match fabric backing
(for hand sewing, closing seams & attaching ears)
*Fiberfill
*Stainless steel mini shot or glass beads (optional)
*Aleene’s Stop Fray
*Toothpick
*Masking tape
TOOLS:
*Sharp scissors
*Pins
*Sharpie (or other marking pen)
*Needle nose pliers
*Mini cotter pin turner (optional)
*Awl (or sharp chopstick)
*Stuffing tool (eraser end of new pencil works)
*#16 Milliners needles – hand sewing/closing seams
*3” soft sculpture needle – nose
*5” long doll needle – eyes & hiding threads
*Heavy duty CS Osborne upholstery needle (optional) – C.S. Osborne Straight Round Point Upholstery Needle Kit
*Sewing machine (optional) it is easy to hand sew too!
Don’t know where to find your bear making supplies? Click here for a list of online bear making suppliers.