mercredi 5 février 2014

Tips On How To Make Your Own Teddy Bear

By Jayne Rutledge


If you want to learn how to make your own teddy bear, you may be a little intimidated by the prospect particularly if you have little experience of sewing or crafts. Not to worry, as there are in fact a wide variety of tools to help. These are geared for a diversity of skill levels. Furthermore, many are available at little cost or even free. The following pointers are aimed at helping you to find the best resource for your project.

The first step is to consider what type of soft animal you want to create. You might be surprised to find out there are a seemingly endless number of designs in a range of materials. For instance, you can find patterns and templates for bears in crochet, faux fur and recycled fabric scraps, to name a few.

If you are already knowledgeable about a particular craft hobby, consider if you might use it to create an stuffed animal. For instance, knitters can find a wide variety of patterns and guide books to help them to create soft bears. If you are familiar with the medium, this can make the project much easier.

You can find craft kits and patterns from a wide variety of vendors. Many crafters shop at their local hobby store in order to find supplies and kits. Furthermore, fabric stores are a good place to find patterns for plush animals.

Furthermore, a lot of hobbyists appreciate the easy convenience of being able to shop on the Internet. Online, you can find many different types of products and sellers. As always when you shop, you should ensure that sellers, products and payment methods are reputable and safe. Some examples of sellers you may wish to check out online include craft supply and fabric websites. You can also find online auction sites which offer craft kits. As well, it may be worth checking out the large number of blogs and online magazines dedicated to crafting. Some even include helpful forums for readers to exchange ideas and suggestions.

As a matter of fact, the Internet lets you get ideas from crafts people all over the world. Many sites include helpful videos and pictures as well as step by step instructions for craft projects. Many sources and patterns are available for free.

Whether you choose to construct an animal in sculpted clay, faux fur or yarn, giving it a personal touch will make it special. There are lots of ways to go about this. For example, gift bears may be dressed in unique attire. An example is a bear wearing a mortarboard and gown to give to a graduate.

When it comes to learning to make your own teddy bear, there are a countless number of ideas to make it special. For further tips on this topic, you can find many suggestions on the Internet via craft blogs. As well, a local library or book store is likely to contain guides and books on making your own stuffed animals. In addition, many arts centers offer classes to show you how to create stuffed animals. As always, you should make safety your first priority. If you plan to give the teddy as a gift or involve kids in making it, it is essential to ensure that the project as well as the item you make is safe and age appropriate.




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