Watch the Video Here: How to Make a Pattern from a Pre-Made Teddy Bear

My customer had a heartfelt request for me to carefully recreate a beloved bear that held a special place in her heart for her cherished grandchildren. To fulfill this meaningful task, I diligently hunted down the original bear and, after locating it, gently took it apart to examine its details. Here are the specific steps I followed to skillfully make the bear once again.

Watch the Video here: Cindy's Mink Stole Transformation

Cindy's Mink was repurposed into a Jointed Teddy Bear. The bear measure 14 inches high. Lining was used to make the collar, foot pads, paw pads and inner ears. There wasn't enough fur left over to make any additional items, but I did make a mini heart!!

Bear Pattern: Sebastian

You can watch the video here: Fur Teddy Bear and Bunny

I was contacted by a customer who wanted to turn their deceased wife's mink coats into teddy bears for his grandchildren. He had a particular style of bear in mind, but he wanted them all to look a bit different. The pattern that was used was the same for each of the bears, but their look is completely different. The pattern that I used was named Sebastian, and will make a 15 inches fully jointed traditional teddy bear.  They even have a small pattern for a shirt collar.  Although the pattern is designed for mohair I was able to use it for real fur. My final project measured approximately 14 inches due to the bulk of the real fur seams. You can purchase this pattern here:  https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/164872932/pdf-teddy-bear-pattern-sebastian-15

The fox trim was used in the belly area as well as the shaved down brown parts of the face and ears.

The Bunny pattern is quite cute. It is a traditional plush animal with non movable joints. Measures about 9 nines high.. The pattern can be purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1384893435/adorable-bunny-rabbit-plush-diy-pattern?ref=yr_purchases. 

Fur Teddy Bear made from left over Beaver Fur. See video here: Fur Teddy Bear