An illustrated guide to making teddy bears including basic information, tools, techniques, and projects.

This title is an all-inclusive resource for crafting the 'perfect teddy bear'. The author reveals the helpful tips and creative techniques behind her original one-of-a-kind masterpieces, providing traditionally hard-to-find information such as how to craft open-mouthed bears and create fur.

Full patterns and step-by-step guides allow anyone to produce a variety of toy bears which will delight young and old alike. Includes an 8-page color insert and 250 helpful illustrations.

Could anything be cuddlier than a teddy bear? Now, making a special, personal teddy bear—with its own wardrobe—couldn’t be simpler. Just follow these basic instructions, and the advice on easily available materials. Includes detailed patterns and full color photos that show you the fabulous completed bears. “With patterns for making a stunning wardrobe of, er, grizzly fashions.”—Publishers Weekly.

Provides patterns and detailed instructions for constructing a teddy bear and offers tips on assembling and adding character to each bear

Bears Basics and Beyond is the book veteran bear artist Helen Gleeson always wanted to buy, but could never find. So she wrote it herself. Now you have a complete and inspirational guide to making beautiful bears which covers everything from the initial concept to the final marketing and promotion of your own special bear collection. Helen guides you through your choice and collection of supplies and shows you the difference between real fur, synthetic fur, alpaca, suede, leather and all the threads, sinews and stuffing you'll need to make a beautiful teddy bear. You'll learn all there is to know about every bear making tool: the scissors, the forceps, the pliers, the awl, the brushes, the needles essential to your artistry. You'll be taken step by step, carefully and clearly, along the path of construction with scores of images and patterns which separate out each individual little task and make each one simple and easy to follow. Finally, Helen goes over with you a business plan and the subsequent marketing and promotion of your own personal bear collection through shows, websites, blogs, magazines and networking. You have every single thing you need in these pages to become successful in business or pleasure as the creator of beautiful teddy bears. Happy stitching!

This comprehensive, step-by-step handbook of techniques for making adorable teddy bears is a guaranteed treat for all teddy bear lovers! Enchanting bear designs range from traditional and miniature teddy bears to bears with Jiggle Joints and flexible limbs. There's even a teddy bear that moves her head to music! -- Contains 14 projects that mirror both old-world and modern collectible styles, including a standing circus bear, a sweet baby bear, and a bear reminiscent of early 1900s teddy bears -- Features an all-inclusive reference section covering every aspect of teddy bear construction, from basic supplies to specialty stuffings -- Reveals expert tips for creating emotion in teddy bear faces and for making pattern alterations -- Includes clothing and accessory patterns, plus fun and informative "Bear Facts" sprinkled throughout the book

Beginners and experienced teddy bear makers alike will enjoy trying their hand at these whimsical, creative designs. Ranging in size from 10 inches to 19 inches, these 15 jointed bears can be made in a variety of fabrics and furs. Patterns, instructions and color photos for each completed bear make this book easy to use. The author, a well-known artist who regularly conducts bear-making workshops around the country, includes a detailed section on 'design basics and beyond', for those who want to create their own variations, as well as a collection of tips from a dozen of today's well-known teddy bear artists. A resource section, including a list of suppliers, is also provided.

A fascinating look at the changing fashions of teddy bears throughout the 20th century. A timeline places each design in its historical context.