My first BIG bear! / Showcase / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Sassy Bears & Fabrics
Aurora, Colorado
Posts: 196

Stephanie Dec 1, 2005

This is Jasmine, she stands 10" tall. I've been making minis forever, so she seemed ENOURMOUS when I was sewing her up!
Actually, she is the 2nd large bear I've done. The first was a mess. I found out the hard way that you can't just enlarge a mini pattern really big. The proportions were all way off.
I used some quality synthetic and hand-painted her eyes. I sure got a lesson in trimming the face! bear_grin
I need more practice. Usually not much to trim on minis.
I used a plastic safety nose and covered it with black Ultrasuede. I must say it was a lot easier than stitching the nose. I do the nose last and am always terrified I will ruin the whole bear!!! bear_cry

Delartful Bears
Australia
Posts: 3,518

Delartful Bears Dec 2, 2005

Stephanie - her nose is beatiful!!!!!!!! I can't see a thing wrong with it!

The bear is really gorgeous - well done!

Danni

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorDec 2, 2005

Beautiful "big" bear, Stephanie!! Look forward to seeing more from you!

Mountain Dreamer Bears
wooly woods of Missouri, USA
Posts: 1,538

Bonnie Dec 2, 2005

She's beautiful Stephanie! bear_wub

I love her fur, it looks frosted, shimmery.

Wonderful job!!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Bonnie

Acid Attic Bears
Versailles
Posts: 2,284

Marion Dec 2, 2005

Wonderful big one ! He seems to be so soft... He is asking for a hug !

Irenours-bears
France
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Irene Dec 2, 2005

PERFECT :clap: :clap: :clap:

Apple Dumpling Designs
Willamette Valley Oregon
Posts: 3,128

shantell Dec 2, 2005

Stephanie wrote:

The first was a mess. I found out the hard way that you can't just enlarge a mini pattern really big. The proportions were all way off.

Stephanie,

I've been wanting to do that very thing but have been a bit afraid of trying it. Did you just redraw your pattern larger...or what exactly. There seems to be mixed info on this very subject. Thanks for any insight you can give me.

Shantell

Jazzy Rags
nsw
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jazzyrags Dec 3, 2005

Stephaine your bear is fabulous .

Patsy Lake Bears
Sydney
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patsylakebears Dec 3, 2005

wow Stephenie, what a lovely bear

Sassy Bears & Fabrics
Aurora, Colorado
Posts: 196

Stephanie Dec 3, 2005

Shantell,
Mini bears need a more exagerated shape going on. And the pieces are so small that even the tinyest seam allowance can change the whole shape of a part. I'm sure you know all that.
But when I blew it up, the arms and legs were way too fat. Especially since the fur on bigger bears makes them look even bigger. I had to slim down the arms and legs and shrink the head a bit in proportion to the body. Also, the face was out of proportion, had to slim down the muzzle a bit too.