First Bear

[Vickie Oakley]

Hey Laura,

Just finished my first bear using your pattern, Pixie Bear.  I am an experienced sewer, but I will admit the instructions challenged me some what. I had to read and re-read them several times to understand them.  And, I just worked through the process.  I learned from the mistakes in putting the bear together.  I am not completely satisfied with the neck joint as I feel that it is really weak.  However, this is my first bear that I have constructed in sewing. I have crocheted several bears, but the first sewn bear. Do not plan for this to be the last one. The next bear I plan will be 12-15 inches. I will need to order additional joint hardware. Onto the next one.  I call him Joey.  Any comments are welcome.  [attachment file=”0207201613[21295] Bear.jpg”]

 

 

[Laura Lynn]

Vickie I think he turned out very cute!  I’m sorry you had trouble with the instructions.   I think your next bear will be easier using the video tutorials.

As for the neck joint it just may take some practice getting the cotter pin turned. I like my bears’ neck joints to have a little wiggle to them for cute poses.

[Natalie Fennell]

Today’s finish! My daughter and I call him call him B-bear. I have not yet found a non articulated bear pattern I love but with this traditional style head this one comes close. Just have to order some joints soon to expand the fluff friends.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 11 months ago by Natalie Fennell.

[Laura Lynn]

Hi Natalie,

For some reason the photo is not showing up and I’d love to see him!  Why don’t you email it to me at:  LL@TeddiesbyLauraLynn.com and I’ll get it posted here.

[Laura Lynn]

Natalie your  “B-Bear is adorable!  I love how you coordinated his paw color to his nose color.  He’s a very cheery fellow.  I was able to attach his picture here.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 11 months ago by Laura Lynn.

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