Little hints and tips to help you with your teddy bear making.
Do you have a fur coat you’d love to transform into a beautiful teddy bear? Repurposing real fur can be a bit more challenging than working with mohair or synthetic fabrics, but the results are well worth it! In this video, I’ll guide you through one of the essential steps in the process, setting you up to create a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind teddy bear.
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When I am adding joints to my miniature and small teddy bears I use discs and cotter pins. But when I am making teddy bears that are 8″ or larger I usually prefer to use discs, bolts and lock nuts in the limbs.
The joints in the latter method are more stiff and so the bear (or other stuffie) keeps it’s pose much easier. Depending on the pattern they can also stand on their own much easier. There are several ways to add bolt and lock nut joints. The method in the videos below is my preferred method.
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In this video, I will show you how to insert a sewn-in label into the back of a teddy bear, perfect for adding that professional touch to your handmade creations! Whether you’re personalizing your DIY stuffed animals or adding a custom brand tag, this tutorial will guide you through each step of the process.
In this video, you’ll learn:
This is a great technique for anyone who loves crafting, sewing, or creating personalized gifts. Make your teddy bears even more special with custom labels!
I use the labels found here: https://wunderlabel.com/
This is part 3 (of 3) in a series of videos where I show you how to dye mohair for your teddy bears with Kool Aid drink mix.
This is part 2 (of 3) in a series of videos showing how to dye mohair with Kool Aid drink mix.
It’s fun to add color to your fur when making teddy bears. In this series I’ll show you how I do that with Kool Aid drink mix.
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