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Bear Pattern: Boyish Charm

Handsome Tobias has been designed to sit comfortably and gazes up adoringly at his owner. Created from long pile golden mohair,

his wavy golden fur is complemented by his shiny black eyes. His pronounced snout and wide-set ears further enhance his cheeky

character. When finished he stands at 38cm (15”) tall. This traditional-style ted will appeal to arctophiles of all ages and is simple

enough for a beginner to make. So what are you waiting for? Dig out your sewing box and reach for your needle and thread today!

and pin this to point H on the foot. Next find point K at the centre of

the heel and pin to point K on the foot. Carefully hand-stitch around the

foot easing the pad into place. Repeat for the other leg, taking care to

ensure that both footpads remain identical in shape. Turn the legs right

sides out.

6. Match the ears with right sides together. Stitch from L to M around

the curved edge. Turn them both right sides out and turn up the raw

edge. Stuff the head firmly ensuring that you form a suitable shape.

Gather the base of the head from C to A with strong running stitch.

Insert your head joint and draw the base of the head firmly around the

bolt fastening securely.

7. You can now create Tobias’ facial expression. Use headed pins to

help you decide upon the position of his eyes. Take a length of strong

twine thread through the wire loop of your glass eye and squeeze the

loop together with pliers. Thread the other ends through a long doll

maker’s needle and pass through the eye position to the back of the

Tobias’ head. Repeat with the other eye and secure at the base of his

neck.

8. Trim the muzzle with sharp scissors into your chosen shape being

careful not to puncture the backing. Next embroider the nose and

mouth. Pin on the ears in different positions until you are happy with

his overall look. Attach the ears firmly with ladder stitch to his head.

9. Tobias is now ready to assemble. Make a hole in the top of his body

at the neck where the darts join. Insert a self-locking nylon nut bolt

joint into the head. Secure the seam with the nut and bolt inside the

body. Tighten the joint well, ensuring that Tobias’ head will still turn.

Insert the arms and leg joints in the same way, feeding your joint and

bolt into the pre-pierced holes. Tighten with a nut and bolt driver until

the joints are secure.

10. Pour a handful of plastic pellets into the back opening. Fill the rest

of the body firmly with polyester stuffing, paying particular attention to

the neck and the area around the nut and bolt joints. Stuff the arms and

legs in a similar fashion taking care to fill them evenly and firmly. Use

a stuffing stick or the end of a wooden spoon handle to push the

stuffing firmly into awkward arms and legs. Be careful not to force your

seams.

11. Finally, use a teasel brush to move forward and backwards against

the pile, paying particular attention to his seams, ears and footpads. To

give Tobias an extra special touch you could tie a ribbon or collar

around his neck.

You Will Need

• 1/2 metre of mohair

• Strong thread to match

• 14cm (5 1/2”) x 10cm (4”) of suede or suedette

• Six 44m hardboard disc joints

• Four 57mm hardboard disc joints

• Five self-locking nylon nut and bolts

• 9mm looped glass eyes

• Embroidery thread

• Strong thread

• Polyester filler

• Plastic pellets

STEP BY STEP

1. Read all the instructions through carefully before you begin. Trace

or photocopy the pattern pieces. It may be helpful to paste them onto

cardboard to create sturdier templates. Take a moment to study your

chosen mohair to determine its pile direction. Mark this clearly with an

arrow on the back of your fabric before you continue. With the reverse

side of your mohair laid out flat, begin to arrange your pattern pieces.

Only transfer them onto the backing once you’re satisfied that all of the

templates fit comfortably. Next trace each pattern piece onto the reverse

of your fabric with a soft pencil.

2. Use sharp scissors to cut out your pattern pieces taking care to avoid

the pile. Try to keep the points of your scissors close to the backing of

the mohair and keep it flat. This will also prevent too much fluff being

disturbed. Next cut out the foot pads.

3. Place the two head pieces right sides together. Use strong thread to

sew from A to B. Match the middle of the head gusset B with the centre

seam B of the muzzle. Carefully ease the head gusset from B to C to fit

equally from C to C on both sides of the head. Turn right sides out.

4. Stitch the top and bottom darts in both body pieces. With right sides

together, stitch from D around the body to E leaving an opening in the

back for jointing and stuffing. Use a large knitting needle or awl to

pierce the joint position and turn the body right side out.

5. Match the arm pieces together and stitch from F to G leaving an

opening as marked for stuffing and jointing. Repeat for the other arm.

Pierce a hole for the joint position using a knitting needle or awl. Next

place the leg pieces right sides together and stitch from H to I and K to

J leaving an opening for stuffing and jointing at the top. Mark out the

joint position as before. Take the footpad and find the centre mark H

HINTS AND TIPS

• You may find that the pile of the mohair doesn’t sit right after stuffing

and forms a visible line. To remedy this, turn the seam by inserting a

strong sewing needle from side to side until it lies flat or is no longer

visible.

• When stuffing your bear take time to tease out the fibres of your

chosen filler. Then gradually add a small amount at a time to create a

good firm feel.

• For best results don’t rush your bear, especially when it comes to the

finer details like trimming. Make sure that any work you undertake is

carried out in good light.

BEAR FACTS

For more information on Helen West’s designs call Cloth Ears on 020

8898 2389.

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