How to Make a Tiny Teddy Bear
Creating your own tiny teddy bear at home is a great way to craft a cuddle toy or decor piece for a child or loved one. Crafting smaller teddy bears requires precision needlework, and may require keen eyesight to prevent injury or sewing errors. Tiny teddy bears are soft stuffed animals that make perfect little gifts for children. They are often placed in playrooms and cribs as decorations. Skip the toy store and make your own pint-sized cuddly creation.
Instructions
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Choose the fabric for the teddy bear. Knits, corduroy, terrycloth, velour, velvet, synthetic suede and even denim make excellent fabric for teddy bear bodies. Make sure to match the fabric to other accessories, including the buttons for the eyes.
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Cut out two circles of fabric to sew together to create the body. Also cut out two smaller circles for the head, and eight ovals for the arms and legs.
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Sew the circles and ovals together at the edges using thread in a color that matches the fabric. Make sure the seam is tight so that none of the stuffing will bulge through. Leave a small gap in the seams of the body, head, arms and legs before closing to allow for the cotton stuffing to be inserted.
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Stuff the body, head, arms and legs with cotton stuffing. Many other types of stuffing can also be used, but cotton stuffing produces the best results. Sew the edges shut to create a solid seam for all the body parts.
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Sew the head, arms and legs onto the body. Once the head is attached, sew two buttons to the head to create eyes for the teddy bear. Using black thread, stitch a mouth and a nose on the head to give the teddy bear a smiling face.
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Tips & Warnings
Take time sewing the bear's nose, as it is one of the most obvious features. Use a model if necessary to help with the nose shaping and construction.
References
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