Teddy Bears and How to Make Them

by: Margaret Hutchings

Margaret Hutchings covers practically everything of importance there is to know about the "bear." Beginning with the origin of the "Teddy Bear" she covers the history and lore of this animal, telling why it became so popular and how it received the name "Teddy".

Following chapters show you how to make over a dozen different bears, ranging from the small cuddly ones for the new-born to the honey bears for the teenager. Make a simple bed-time teddy; a bouncy bear; a pram teddy; a thinking bear; a bear with a bee on his nose or foot; a sleeping bear; a glove teddy; Tedwina; Mishka; a glove koala; a circus bear; Goldilocks with her small, medium and large jointed bears; a snouty bear; a polar bear and many others.

For each bear the author gives specific instructions on patterns, materials, stitching, stuffings, noses and mouths, eyes and eyelids, ears, paws and a voice if you want one. There are 77 pages of full-size patterns that you can use. There are also 79 figures and construction details showing projects and methods, plus photographs of completed projects.