Make a memory/teddy bear - 2 day course

Service Description

A course split over 2 consecutive days at my purpose built sewing studio in South Lincolnshire. I’ll guide you through making a delightful keepsake Memory Bear with your own treasured fabrics. You will have the option to make a small bear sitting 15cm high, up to a large bear sitting up to 40cm high. The images show previously made bears - yours will be unique to you and depends on the fabrics/clothing items you bring. If you want some advice on sourcing new fabrics please get in touch. Across the two days (both 10 am til 4pm) we will cover: Deciding on which fabrics to use where Transferring the paper pattern to your fabric Cutting out your pattern pieces Mounting your fabric onto an underlining (if needed) Machine sewing the body parts Inserting and securing the safety joints in place Stuffing and finishing body parts Adding facial features, including glass safety eyes (included in the price of the course) You’ll need to bring: Clean clothing or fabrics (e.g.duvet cover or curtain) For the large bear: The equivalent of about 1 square metre (100cm by 100cm) For the small bear: A minimum quarter of a metre (25cm x 100cm, or a 'fat quarter') Smaller pieces of contrast fabric for ears and paw pads, if desired. Something for your lunch - although there is a shop in the village (Morrisons Daily) which sells sandwiches, etc. It is advisable that you are already competent using a sewing machine using a normal straight stitch. We will also need to do some hand sewing. You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine, scissors, etc. if you wish, but I have everything you will need. Anyone who completes a bear in the time has the option to start a second bear, or could start work on some clothing! Included: Face to face instruction and individual help, in a small group Pattern paper to copy and make your own bear pattern to keep Small pieces of fabric which can be used for ears and paw pads if needed Underlining fabric Felt or embroidery thread for features Use of high cutting tables, sewing machine and all necessary tools Set of safety joints Glass safety eyes Stuffing Tea, coffee and biscuits. Under 16s by agreement only – please contact me to discuss. Full refund with cancellation more than 14 days before the course. Refunds beyond that time at discretion only. At the moment my website only accepts paypal payment, please let me know if you would prefer another means of payment. Queries to janice@bespokeneedlework.co.uk