How to Make Heirloom Teddy Bears

Sue Quinn

$24.95

Publication Date: July 24th, 2017

Publisher:

Search Press

ISBN:

9781782211433

Pages:

144

Description

Teddy bears are an iconic symbol of childhood. They are often our first and best-loved toys right through to adulthood, often passed on to our own children to enjoy. This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide takes you into the magical world of teddy bear making and shows you how to create your own traditional bear to hand down through the generations.

The book begins with a short history of the teddy bear, followed by detailed information on tools, materials and essential bear-making techniques. There's guidance on finding design inspiration, and three complete step-by-step projects to get you started. There's then detailed guidance on how to create different eyes, ears, noses and mouths to give your bear a unique personality, and sewn outfits to dress them in. The book ends with notes on care and repair, ensuring your treasured creation will last a lifetime.

About the Author

Sue has been designing and making teddy bears and other animals since childhood. After moving to Scotland she developed her range and sold to small shops in the area. She named the business Dormouse Designs, as one of her first creatures was a small felt mouse called Timothy. Her collectible bears are now so sought-after that Sue's work can be found in teddy bear museums in Britain, Japan and collections worldwide. Sue lives in Kilbarchan, Scotland.

Praise for How to Make Heirloom Teddy Bears

Library Journal 2017

Teddy bear expert Quinn (How To Sew Little Felt Animals) demonstrates the art of heirloom teddy bear making in this in-depth, photo-heavy guide. Her focus is collectible "artist bears" rather than cuddly stuffed toys. Quinn begins with an overview of teddy bear basics, including history, supplies, and techniques; this is followed by patterns for a small bear as well as two larger bears. Unlike stuffed toys intended for play, these are intricate pieces, and even the simplest design includes 80 individual steps. Each bear is fully customizable, and Quinn includes tips on customizing everything from the bear's expression to its clothing, as well as suggestions for care and repair. VERDICT Quinn is a major name in the world of artist teddy bears, and this guide provides the essentials for creating bespoke teddy bears.