Make an Easy Teddy Bear

It is really easy to make a simple teddy bear from scrap fabric or felt. All you'll need is the basic teddy bear outline, some simple sewing tools likely to already be in your house and a bit of stuffing. Best of all, you'll only need basic sewing skills too!

Steps

Easy teddy

  1. Think of a design for your toy. It doesn't necessarily have to be a bear; it can be a tiger, a dog, even something like a crocodile (if you want a challenge).
  2. Get some two pieces of fairly big pieces of felt. Draw a simple template of the teddy and then cut it out! Put the pieces of felt together when you cut so the size of the teddy is identical on either side.
  3. Get a fabric marker and draw eyes, a nose, a mouth. etc. If you with a mission then
  4. Sew some buttons on for eyes and nose or you could even cut out felt things to sew or glue on.
  5. Get a needle and thread and sew the side of the teddy together. Remember to leave a space to put in the stuffing!
  6. Stuff your teddy! A teddy isn't a teddy without stuffing- that's why they are sometimes called 'Stuffed Animals'! Don't worry if you don't have proper stuffing, you can use anything; bits of material or even a pair of old socks!
  7. Put the stuffing in and then sew up the gap.
  8. Give your teddy a name. It could be anything- Bubblegum, Cookie, Pinky, Blue, Pebbles or a made up word.
  9. Give your teddy lots of love. Sleep with it, make it clothes, make it a... den?
  10. Finished.

Mini keyring teddy

  1. Draw a tiny teddy template on some paper. Cut out the design to form the template.
  2. Put 2 pieces of felt together. Pin the template to the felt.
  3. Cut the felt following the template. You'll end up with two teddy bear pieces.
  4. Remove the template and pins.
  5. Add the facial features. Choose one piece to be the front of the teddy. Sew eyes, nose and a mouth onto the teddy. You can glue on eyes if preferred, or even glue on all features from small bits of felt.
  6. Stitch the sides together using blanket stitch. Or, if you want to sew it more simply, just use edge or running stitch. Be sure to leave a gap for stuffing the teddy.
  7. Stuff the teddy. Use stuffed toy stuffing, scrap fabric, cotton wool, etc.
  8. Sew up the rest of the body. Cast off.
  9. Tie the end of a piece of embroidery thread in a knot. Thread through a needle.
  10. Poke the needle in the top of the teddy and tuck the knot in. Then tie the end of the thread to the thread knot.
  11. Attach to the keyring.
  12. Put the finished teddy keyring on a coat, fleece, bag, cardigan or anything else. Do this with a zip or loop.
  13. Finished.

Sewing Guide

Doc:Teddy Bear Template


Warnings

  • Remember to leave that gap when you sew. Otherwise it will be a non-stuffed animal!
  • Needles are sharp! So are scissors! Ask an adult to help with sewing and cutting!

= Things You'll Need

Method 1:

  • 2 large pieces of felt
  • 4 buttons
  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread
  • Stuffing
  • Fabric marker
  • Ribbon (optional)

Method 2:

  • Paper
  • Pencil or marker
  • Pins
  • 2 pieces of felt (colors of your choice)
  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread
  • Embroidery thread
  • Stuffing
  • Keyring

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