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TamiL Jan 20, 2006

Well here is my first leather nose, I think I like it  :)

Most of the leather I had was to stiff so I found a old leather glove
and cut out the shape of the nose I liked and used a small applique stitch
to attach it to his face. I was going cut out a felt template under it to help sew it on in the right place but that didnt work out very well
so I took my pencil and made a very light mark to show top and bottom as a guide.  Sew around the nose a few time to make it look even and try hiding your
stitches. 
I think it is Nancy Tillberg book that showed great directions on this. I have about
6 books and they all seem to be about the same.

thumperantiques Jan 20, 2006

Tami,
     Your nose is wonderful and I love your bear head.  What a classy looking fellow!

                                                              Hugs,

                                                              Brenda

plushkinbear Jan 20, 2006

Tami!!!

Looks good to me!! Great job!
Your bear even has a nostrils!! :hug: 

I lile it!!
Hugs, julia

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 20, 2006

Fantastic nose and outstanding bear head . . . you're well on your way to being a super bear artist!

Bonnie Jan 20, 2006

It all looks great to me!   Can't wait to see the whole bear.

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 20, 2006

Tami, VERY well done.  But you've gotta give it up here at TT; any secrets you can share, so others can try it too?  Books that were helpful?  Materials of special merit?

Be sure to post the bear when it's all done; it's off to a fabulous start, methinks.

Marie_ Jan 20, 2006

Hi Tami ! great nose !!  :clap:
I like your bear HEAD and hope to see his
full body soon !  :love:

Hugs/Marie

Amanda Jan 20, 2006

Fantastic. Its not only good work but it really suits your bear. Well done.

Marion Jan 20, 2006

Terrific ! What a great nose and a marvellous bear head !

lapousmor Jan 20, 2006

Very well done! great nose and lovely head!
I cannot wait to see the entire bear!

Beary hugs,
Sophie.

patsylakebears Jan 20, 2006

Good one Tami, it looks great ..

Deb Jan 20, 2006

Tami, VERY well done.  But you've gotta give it up here at TT; any secrets you can share, so others can try it too?  Books that were helpful?  Materials of special merit?

Yes ... how did ya do that nose.  Awesome.

Great job Tami.
:dance:

fredbear Jan 20, 2006

:clap:  :clap: 
Lynette

NancyAndFriends Jan 20, 2006

I LOVE it Tami...what  a fabulous  'nosejob'     It is applied so beautifully too.
I really like the leather noses and I can't believe you did such a beautiful job on it the first go around.
Nancy

kathytaylor Jan 20, 2006

I'm here with Deb and Shelli, waiting with baited breath as it were to hear how you did it. Come on give it up..  Tell us all ...materials, special techniques.  by the way the nose looks fabulous!!!
Kathy

psichick78 Jan 20, 2006

Good job! It looks very nice

and you did it by................................. LOL

TamiL Jan 20, 2006

Most of the leather I had was to stiff so I found a old leather glove
and cut out the shape of the nose I liked and used a small applique stitch
to attach it to his face. I was going cut out a felt template under it to help sew it on in the right place but that didnt work out very well
so I took my pencil and made a very light mark to show top and bottom as a guide.  Sew around the nose a few time to make it look even and try hiding your
stitches. 
I think it is Nancy Tillberg book that showed great directions on this. I have about
6 books and they all seem to be about the same.

Judi Jan 20, 2006

Tamil, It looks great!  You're on your way!!

Pipa Jan 20, 2006

i think it looks FAB!

Sandi.S. Jan 21, 2006

Tami, what a great job on the nose! Actually, great job on the whole head! Lookin' good. Hope you'll show post a pic when all finished.

kathytaylor Jan 21, 2006

Tami, did you stuff the nose behind with anything or is that just all leather there??? It looks so much fuller.
Hugs, Kathy
P.S. thanks for the tips

TamiL Jan 21, 2006

Tami, did you stuff the nose behind with anything or is that just all leather there??? It looks so much fuller.
Hugs, Kathy
P.S. thanks for the tips

Hi Kathy, I used just alittle stuffing in it. I didnt really know how much to use
and kept adding and taking it out. LOL
It was easier to sew around it though after it was stuffed alittle.