Tutorial - How to Sew a Quick Teddy Bear Toy

Embroidered details make it safe for baby

Tutorial at Sew Toy Blog

"A small soft teddy bear is just a perfect gift for a baby. Having this in mind, I have prepared this free teddy bear pattern, that is super easy and fast to sew, just perfect for the little baby’s hands to hold and hug.  I love teddy bears since forever. I got my first one, my Bruno, when I was just a small baby. Teddy bear Bruno sticks with me for better and for worse for nearly 40 years now. Today, Bruno plays with my two sons who know, just how very precious he is to me and thus handle him with special care. Apparently I am not the only teddy bear fan since teddy bears are among the most popular gifts not just for children but are often given to adults as well to signify love, congratulations, or sympathy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Koala

Hand sewing project for a koala

Koala Tutorial at Coloured Buttons Blog

"This is Gulla'alla. She's a project I first designed many years ago and has been a favorite with the girls in my holiday workshops ever since. They seem to love the fact that she has a little one in her pouch and they refuse to go home with their mums until they have finished the baby. There can be some pretty frantic sewing going on as the mums arrive. That little bikini thing was my daughter Yiscah's addition when we decided to take them both to the beach where I swim for a photo shoot".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flat Minky Teddy Bear

The face is embroidered with a matching yarn

Flat Teddy Tutorial at Cook Clean Craft Blog

"Jacob’s favourite snuggly toy (that must be there at bedtime) is flat puppy. Here’s a baby photo of Jacob and flat puppy together (flat puppy is looking a lot more worn these days…While flat puppy was made from a teddy material, I used minky dots – easier to find at my local fabric store, and soft and cuddly. I also decided to go with a teddy, rather than a puppy. It’s easy enough to change to a puppy or bunny by modifying the ear pattern".... Read more