The Teddy Bear Making Book: Step by Step Instuctions for Lots of Terrific Teds

This book is very inspirational. It's well written and has a great selection to choose from. Very clear instructions.

I loved the pictures. Found one bear I would like to try making.

This is a fantastic book for making teddy bears that will probably bring back memories of the teddies you grew up with! I love the variety of bears offered from the easiest to the more difficult jointed bodies. There is even a teddy that can be completed in an hour or so. Do you have lots of young ones on your gift list? Then, this is the teddy for you! The last pages of the book are patterns for all the teddies that you can xerox or trace to form your own thin cardboard templates. I agree with the suggestion to use the carton of cereal boxes to make your template patterns. It is easy to hold down in place while outlining on material and flexible enough not to crease easily. The suggested materials to make teddies are available in fabric stores or from the list of suppliers in the index. I also agree with the suggestion for hand sewers to use strong thread, such as button hole thread. I do the same in hand sewing doll bodies. There is a very useful section at the front of the book called "Guide to Techniques" that shows with text and photos just how to cut out and sew, assemble your teddy, and make the finishing touches such as eyes and nose. I have to admit from the point of uniqueness I like the Grizzly Bear the best. It is just adorable and one of the easier teddy bears to make. I think once you begin making these teddy bears in you will be forever hooked on making teddies for all the little girls and boys in your life. My highest recommendation!