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beanie237 Jul 30, 2011

Hi,
I am reletively new to bear making, I have bought some needle felting stuff as i like the idea of making different noses and paw pads, but i dont know how you attatch them the the bear.
Also i like the different coloured muzzles, is there any patterns etc for these so i know where to connect the different coloured pieces on the head.

Any help would be greatly appreciated   

Many thanks
Kerry 

desertmountainbear Jul 30, 2011

You felt the wool directly onto the bear.

Joanne

dangerbears Jul 30, 2011

Making a muzzle with different-colored pieces is easy if you know how to "split" a pattern. That just involves cutting your existing pattern pieces in two and adding a seam allowance to both pieces.

Have you looked at the patterns that Intercal has? They may have one with a contrasting muzzle. They also have kits that contain joints and eyes and instructions - great for newer bear makers.

Becky

talesia Jul 30, 2011

Hi,
I am reletively new to bear making, I have bought some needle felting stuff as i like the idea of making different noses and paw pads, but i dont know how you attatch them the the bear.
Also i like the different coloured muzzles, is there any patterns etc for these so i know where to connect the different coloured pieces on the head.

Any help would be greatly appreciated   

Many thanks
Kerry  :)

Hi Kerry
Look in my blog here for needlefelting:
http://taleobears.blogspot.com/2011/07/ … eedle.html
for different color muzzle or for any part of body just cut it where you want change color on each end of piece add your seam alowance (3-4mm) and stitch as usually (you would stitch pawpad same way)
hope it will help.

beanie237 Jul 30, 2011

Thanks for your comments everyone      
Iwill give these techniques a go