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Wagga WaggaI am making my first panda from a pattern. I was just curious, it says to cut out a circle for the eye patch. You make the face and then I assume you put the patch as backing to the eye and then insert the eye to the head. Wont this look funny? I mean the patch wont sit flat will it?
I was wondering whether it might look better if I air brush the eye patch part. What do you think would look better?
Hi
I have used this technique to make pandas. I trim the fur under where the applied patch will be positioned. I hem the patch ensuring there isn't too much bulk and it lies flat. I then position the patch, and attach the eye through the bear head. Lastly, I use small stitches around the patch in a matching thread to secure the patch to the head. Hope this makes sense! 
Airbrushing is probably quicker, but could be a disaster if you don't achieve the look you want first time. The advantage of the method above is that your patch will be a perfect colour match for the bear and you can reposition as many times as needed if it goes wrong.
Regards
Sue
Wagga WaggaThanks Sue, I think your method will achieve the best result.
