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Hi Lizzie,
I would not glue the joints since you want them to still be able to turn freely. If you use locknuts (nuts with a nylon "liner), they will stay as tight as you want them to. https://www.intercaltg.com/catalog/supp … l#hardware
Becky

dangerbears

Such a beautiful picture  bear_wub

Becky

dangerbears

It is cute. bear_original  I don’t recognize the maker, though.

Becky

dangerbears

Sue Ann loves her bats  bear_wub

Becky

dangerbears

Thanks to all three of you  bear_flower

Becky

dangerbears

Hi Tessa,
I’m not an admin, but it looks like you haven’t gotten a reply yet.
There’s a section here called Collectors Corner, and I think it would be fine to post manufactured bears there.
Becky

dangerbears

You chose the right name for him.  bear_wub

Becky

dangerbears

Awwww... Sweet babies  bear_original

Becky

dangerbears

How fun, and it looks like you all had good seats for the match.  bear_original

Becky

dangerbears

I have made bears with music boxes, and did as Julie suggests, more or less.

When you’re closing the back opening, the fabric backing is folded over, right? So you don’t have a raw edge to worry about. If I remember correctly, I placed the music-box key in the middle of the opening, then did a complete (tied off and finished) run of ladder stitch from each end of the opening to where the key sticks out.

Other than that, I just used polyester fill to cushion the music box—but you don’t want to “bury” it.  bear_original

Becky

dangerbears

So sweet  bear_wub  Happy Mother’s Day!

Becky

dangerbears

Hi BananaBee,

Your English is fine!  bear_original  I’m not sure whether ratinee mohair can be “re-ratineed”? Using water was a good idea, and I know that some people use hair products (for people) on mohair. Maybe some hair-styling gel or mousse?

Good luck,
Becky

dangerbears

Fabulous new friends you have!  bear_flower  I especially like the Sharon Barron bear... that lovely mohair.  bear_wub

Becky

dangerbears

It’s a marvelous piece, Sabine - well-done!!  bear_wub

Beckh

dangerbears

You might also want to check out the instructions for the Goldie pattern here. They’re clearly written.

Have fun learning! bear_original

Becky

dangerbears

Hi, I can help with your questions! The first step with the body pieces is to sew (furry sides together) the darts of each body piece. Those are the v-shaped openings that—when you sew them together—will give the body shape at the shoulders and leg areas. The next step is to sew the two body pieces together, leaving an opening at the back for turning and stuffing.

To attach the ears, I would use a curved needle and a ladder stitch.

Post pictures when you finish, OK?  bear_original

Becky

dangerbears

Awww... Esther, what an honor, and the name really suits him, too!  bear_wub

I’m glad I could help in a small way, but you did the rescuing, the research, and the work. Kudos to you!

Becky

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