does anyone have any ideas on how to make teddy bears?

Question

I am wanting to make teddy bears for our local police station for the children that need one in time of crisis.

Answer 1

Hi:

The following websites might interest you:

http://www.getcreativeshow.com/crafting_...

http://www.artwork.net/gallopingbears/tb...

http://www.mycraftbook.com/craftidea.asp...

http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/ef...

http://teddybearsearch.com/patterns/patp...

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/teddy/...

http://www.teddybearsden.com/teddy-bears...

http://www.teddybearshug.com/

http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?lis...

http://www.craftbits.com/viewproject.do?...

http://www.silverseams.com/blog/patterns...

Go to Hobbylobby or a fabic store and get the following patterns:

Simplicity 5461, a calico teddy bear pattern

if your up to crocheting then :

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cchs-t...

this is a good one for you.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Great idea! But there's no need to re-invent the wheel. There are lots of organizations doing this. Here is one
http://teddycare.coastside.net/THANKS!.html
Here's another, with a free pattern
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/buddybears.html
And some sewing patterns
http://www.teddybearsearch.com/patterns/
http://www.billybear4kids.com/show/teddy/TeddyBears.shtml
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/teddy/teddy_bear.html
And many patterns available for purchase at fabric stores and online.
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Answer 3

If you can knit, there is a great pattern on diynetwork.com, knitty gritty. If you can crochet, try crochetpatterncentral.com
If you want to sew them, I think using old sweaters that you felt in the washer would make great teddies, with good textures. Just make a basic bear pattern, and cut the sweaters as you would fabric, no need to stick to bear colors, have fun. just make sure that the bears are nice and squishy!