Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

When I first started sewing, I could never find good books on pattern design. The best lessons I had in sewing plush was through studying company manufactured stuffed toys. I buy a plush toy with a design I like or am interested in learning (or two so I can have an extra) and take a seam ripper and take it apart, study how it's built, how the pieces fit together, darts making curves. Take the pieces, practice sewing a plush from them in different fabric. From within you can also learn the tricks that are used to make certain parts the way they are, it's really helpful.

I think most people hesitate to do it this way because they have empathy and don't want to hurt toys. But it's a great way to learn.

Have you looked on etsy for plush patterns? Some sellers have really cute designs what kind of style toys were you interested in making?

Miniature English lop rabbit. Sassy fabric, ultra suede inner ears and foot paw pads. Cotter pin jointed, stuffed with excelsior. Approximately 5.5 inches tall (14 cm).

Available for adoption on ebay. Insured shipping within USA is free. Will also ship anywhere worldwide.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miniature-Mini- … Swa~BYQP05

Miniature antique style candy grizzly teddy bear in German mohair. Cotter pin jointed, stuffed with excelsior. Approximately 6.5 inches tall (16 cm).

Available for adoption through ebay , free shipping within USA and will ship worldwide.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miniature-Artis … 2332902556

Miniature grizzly bear cub teddy. Made with sassy fabric, cotter pin jointed, stuffed with excelsior and mini steel shot. Approximately 4.5 inches tall (11.5 cm). This little one is available for adoption now on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cute-Miniature- … 2332907436