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Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

First of all here is your pattern. Just place your curser arrow on the white back ground , a small window will appear just click on the copy machine and you will have your pattern. Trace to a harder paper for a stronger pattern. The pattern should measure 3 inches from top of ear to bottom of neck. And 2 1/2 inches wide accross back of head.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Here is tracing to harder paper.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Find direction of your fur, mark it on back of fabric. Mine is curly  not so important for me but you may be using a straight fur. I recommend something not to long. Fur should go in direction of down ward on the head.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Trace your pattern to fabric. Paying attention to direction of fur flow. Start cutting out fabric. Be careful not to cut fur. Just do small snips to the back fabric.Notice you will need to flip front piece to get the two pieces for the front of head.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Pin with right sides together from top of head to bottom of neck . Now sew there also.Use a small seam allowance. By hand sewing will work best for this project.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Now place this front piece to back of head , right sides together. Pin all around. Sew all around but leave bottom open.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Turn and stuff one ear at a time. At bottom of ear area just stitch it closed with small stitches. Clip away some fur, use colored pencil to color areas of the cleared off ear area. Then stuff the head. Leave a neck at bottom, you will need that area to decorate.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

I like to place pins where the eyes are going to be and then do nose. You can re adjust eye placement as needed. I like to use waxed dental tape to put in the eyes with . Come out through the back of head about where I show you. Pull tight and double knot.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Place a craft pin on the back. You can get them at any craft store.

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Now just design how ever you want. A girl , a boy, a reigndeer, Santa, elf, what ever you would like

             BEAR HUGS AND BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE

                                              FROM JODI FALK

chrissibrinkley Sep 24, 2006

I gotta say that's pretty darn cute! 
Really great pictures and easy instructions, Jodi!  Because of it's ease (you even worked the ears into the 3 piece design...very cool) this would be a really cute project for older kids too.  I always liked making my presents for family.
:hug:
~Chrissi

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Tried to make it easy so every one at any age could do one. For smaller kids you could make it a little bigger. You could even make it rally big and make a pillow. UMMMM there is another project idea !!!

Shari Sep 24, 2006

Oh, your beary Christmas pin is adorable. I can't wait to get the time to do some        

Mo Beary Sep 24, 2006

That is soooooooo cute.  I think I will have to make some with my scrap material!

Thanks :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Jane

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Yes thanks for bringing that up it is good for your scraps. And if the fur is long you can just clip it shorter !!!

nandesign Sep 24, 2006

Hi Jodi:

Your pin is so adorable...I am going to make one as soon as my show is over next weekend! I will finally be free :dance:  :dance: to do anything!!!

Thanks Jodi for a wonderful and sweet idea!

Hugs, Nancy

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 24, 2006

Great idea and super instructions, Jodi . . . the result is adorable!

mam54 Sep 24, 2006

Hi Jodi,
    Thank you for sharing your pattern and easy instructions for the adorable bear pin. I will attach it  to the handle on the Christmas gift bags. What a cutie! All of my friends will love them. One friend loves angels so I will attach wings and a halo to hers.
                                               Thanks again,
                                           Marcia M.

TamiL Sep 24, 2006

That is super cute, and great directions by the way!

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Hi Jodi,
    Thank you for sharing your pattern and easy instructions for the adorable bear pin. I will attach it  to the handle on the Christmas gift bags. What a cutie! All of my friends will love them. One friend loves angels so I will attach wings and a halo to hers.
                                               Thanks again,
                                           Marcia M.

I almost made mine an angel. Share your pictures when you get some done please.

shantell Sep 24, 2006

Jodi,

I just wanted to say that I think it's so very kind and generous of you to share your ideas so openly.  This is just one example of the many reason I love to check in to TT EVERYDAY...okay MANY times EVERYDAY.

Hugs,
Shantell

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Jodi,

I just wanted to say that I think it's so very kind and generous of you to share your ideas so openly.  This is just one example of the many reason I love to check in to TT EVERYDAY...okay MANY times EVERYDAY.

Hugs,
Shantell

You are most welcome. Hope you enjoy making a christmas bear pin !!!

                                           

sarahjane Sep 24, 2006

Thank you sooo much Jodi...This is just what I was looking for, I'm supposed to make a bear to fit on a 4.5 inch square piece of fabric. 

For a project that my craft group is doing, this fits the bill nicely 

sarahjane Sep 24, 2006

       

I can't get the box with the copy machine to appear??? 

Jodi Falk Sep 24, 2006

Sarah Jane,

Thats great !!! Have fun !!