Red Bear In A White Dress

I haven't made a bear in a while but I was trusted with a new pattern of an old bear.

I pulled out the plush felt which I always do for a new pattern and here's the result.

I wanted to stick with the red theme though my daughter would have preferred different eyes.

I think she's a cutie!

Now that I know the pattern better I'll be on the look out for the perfect bear fur.

Heather

 

 One name sticks in my head though I've been given other wonderful suggestions.

 To me she is Heather and I think she is so stinkin cute!

I'm still working on her dress but I wanted to show you my progress.

We dropped Gil off at an organic farm to do some volunteer work for a couple weeks. I'll have more time to work on my stuff!

She Needs A Name

 I finished her paws this morning.

 She likes being a girl.

 

She also enjoyed the fresh air.

Oh and like I said, I haven't named her yet. I almost named her after my mother but I wouldn't be able to give her away then. I'm still working on her dress.

Alistairs New Short Pants

 I'm so happy...

 new short pants...

and no more baby sweater. 

She won't make me wear it again!

(unless I get cold)

Clive Has His Marbles

 Such a busy bear...

 and proud of his new matching pants and sack.

 His mum wasn't sure how to make the two leg openings...

 but quickly figured it out.

 If your curious about crocheting little pants leave me a comment.

He's a little cutie.

No Name Yet

I just finished this little guy. He's just over 9" tall.

 I'm in the process of making him some clothing.

 When he is presented with clothes I will name him.

Then he will need a nice home.

Teddy Bear Dress: Finish

Time to sew the sides. Put the right sides of the front and back together and lift up and match the linings. The lining will be sewed along with the sides.

Then press. It looks like a dress.

This is how I do simple hems. First I press 1/4" around the entire bottom.

Then I fold another 1/4" and pin.

Then I sew around the hem on the machine holding the material taught and press.

A simple hook and eye will keep the back closed.

On the back side like so.

Mauve/Pink Bear can't wait to put it on.

She's already to go out...

...and happy as a lark!

I should have mentioned it earlier but this pattern is a McCall's Crafts #M4338

Teddy Bear Dress: The Back

We're basically doing the same as the front but now there's 2 pieces. Remember I ironed down the top of the liner straps 1/4". I sewed around the neck and the arm holes but left the tops of the straps open.

 

The above step is complete.

 

The pieces get turned and ironed. Here is the back and front turned.

This is again where I do my own thing. Instead of using these tabs to sew Velco to I'm turned them in and sewed them down. Avoid ironing the bottom half for now.
 

Ironed down.

I've sewed the 2 backs together in the middle from the bottom til 1/4" into the tabbed area.

Then I pressed it out at the bottom.

With front sides together I sewed the tops of the straps, front and back right where the linings are folded down. Try to match them up.

Now you can see that the rough edges tuck right in in the back openings.

With both sides connected to each other at the straps I sewed all around the neck including the back opening.

And gave a another good press.

Tomorrow the exciting conclusion!

Teddy Bear Dress: The Front

I mentioned earlier today that I was thinkin of modifying the dress pattern for a more rounded neck line. you may also notice that I already modified the pattern by not sewing in the darts. This gave the dress more room for a teddy bear.

I got out my tracing paper and got started. The lining piece needs to be 3/4" longer to make up for the missing darts.

Now both pieces are modified.

The front is on the fold and the back is in the middle.

Everything is cut out and accounted for.

The liner shoulder edges get ironed down a 1/4". You'll see why later.

The neckline and arm holes get sewed leaving the shoulder tops open.

I turned the front and liner and ironed it.

Tomorrow we'll do the back.