Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Could I be cheeky and ask where you found it? 

Also a good suggestion! I'm thinking his name starts with T... Toby and Timothy are the front runners at the moment.

Good suggestion! Tis a contender.   

That colour! Absolutely stunning...

I'm terrible at picking names for things... I play a lot of MMORPGs, and choosing a character name takes forever...

Here's my second attempt, using an old faux fur scarf and modified Goldie pattern. Any thoughts on a name?

Francesca - will likely use my own patterns, I have a good general idea of what direction I want to go in, though it might take a while to get there! I'll be sure to credit and ask permission if I use anyone else's pattern.

Tedz - You flatter me! Thanks for the confidence boost, I was pretty pleased with my denim bear, though he is far too fragile to sell, I doubt his joints would stand up to postage! (My husband, who, I swear, has the mind of a toddler, already managed to pull off his arms once!) Working on a faux fur bear at the moment, I happened upon an old fluffy scarf I never use in the bottom of a drawer, and I've ordered some proper joints. If he works out well then I may invest enough to make a bear or two for sale, or else dissect a fluffy coat that's hanging around in my wardrobe...

Copi - I already have an etsy shop for hair accessories that I used to make, so I'll probably repurpose it for my bears. I agree, their fees are pretty reasonable.

Thanks, I'll be sure to calculate things properly, and reign in my passion for super fancy expensive packaging... Do you think there is even a market for less experienced makers? I mean I'm more than capable with needle and thread but I can't hold a candle to some of the pure awesome that many artists around here possess.

Hey all, I could do with some advice on funding my bear making. Basically, my financial situation at present will not allow me to buy supplies, even thrift store finds, and I was wondering if it would be worth trying to sell my creations to feed the fabric beast. I'm very new to bear making, so I would just want to cover the costs of fabric with my sales, does anyone think this is even possible for a capable, but inexperienced maker?

Also, is selling bears at cost frowned upon? I don't want to ruffle any feathers, I just really love to make things!

If I wasn't living on my husband's paycheque right now I would be all over this. Badgers are special to me and he is so adorable! Good luck with the auction!

When one has literally no spare cash, one has to get creative! More stash fabric/old clothing bears will likely follow!

Thanks! The fabric around his nose is a little wrinkled where I pulled the thread too much but I'm generally very pleased. 

Thanks! He's far from perfect but the buttons do give him a certain charm. 

Just finished my first bear! I used the Goldie pattern, (although I'm not too sure how accurate he came out, I had to trace the pattern from my computer screen because I don't have a printer) and he is made with two pairs of old jeans and scrap fabric for stuffing. He was an impulse project, so his joints are done with buttons, and are a little fragile. Generally pleased with him though, and I might even invest in some proper materials next time!