Teddy from Leftover Strips?
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Teddy from Leftover Strips?
Anyone ever made a matching bear from leftover strips from a quilt?
I've got enough left to make one, but I'm not sure where to start. Whether to just sew them together and create yardage and then use that with a purchased pattern or if there is an actual "quilted bear" that I don't know about?
Love to see pics, as well
Watson
I've got enough left to make one, but I'm not sure where to start. Whether to just sew them together and create yardage and then use that with a purchased pattern or if there is an actual "quilted bear" that I don't know about?
Love to see pics, as well
Watson
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Last edited by Moira in N.E. England; 07-19-2019 at 01:30 PM.
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Hi Watson. Your post got me wondering so I asked Mr. Google and came up with this free pattern and tutorial. It looks interesting. https://www.instructables.com/id/Ted...l-and-pattern/
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How I would like to have that pattern but even though I am a member of instructables I can't seem to get it. I am going to try again though.
Thanks
Lynda
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Lynda
Hi Watson. Your post got me wondering so I asked Mr. Google and came up with this free pattern and tutorial. It looks interesting. https://www.instructables.com/id/Ted...l-and-pattern/
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Hey Lynda, follow the link Ginger posted, takes a couple of steps and then the pattern is at the bottom of the last page. It's a pdf so very easy to download and print. Her instructions before the pattern are very clear.
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Watson, I sewed stuffed animals for 20 years for craft shows and I have two recommendations for you. Sew all of your piecing and/or animal seams with a stitch that has two forward and one backward. I don't know what the official name is, but it is usually included in most machines. This produces a stronger seam for when you stuff the bear. Or, if you do not have that stitch, sew the seams twice-once in each direction. I know that this sounds like a lot of work, but it is easier than unstuffing and repairing a popped seam. It is also more durable in actual use by a child.
The 2nd hint I have will help if you do not have the 3 step stitch or choose to not do double seams, but should always be done with pieced pattern pieces to again protect all those seams when you are stuffing the animal. When you cut out your pattern pieces, lay another layer of fabric down underneath and cut it out at the same time. Use the two layers as one. The inner layer will not stretch like the top does, causing less strain on the seams.
I hope this has helped you, but if you have any questions, please pm me and I will be glad to assist you in any way I can.
The 2nd hint I have will help if you do not have the 3 step stitch or choose to not do double seams, but should always be done with pieced pattern pieces to again protect all those seams when you are stuffing the animal. When you cut out your pattern pieces, lay another layer of fabric down underneath and cut it out at the same time. Use the two layers as one. The inner layer will not stretch like the top does, causing less strain on the seams.
I hope this has helped you, but if you have any questions, please pm me and I will be glad to assist you in any way I can.
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