Xavier Pattern Pack
XavierBear An original design by Christie Bears.
Pattern Pack consists of Pattern, black glass eyes and cotter pin joints.
60cm (24”) fully jointed collectors bear
Materials required to make
Included in this pack:
• 3x 76mm Cotter pin joints
• 2 x 63mm cotter pin joints
• 13mm Glass eyesIn addition, the following items will be required:
• ½ metre 52mm Pile Mohair
• 2 pieces 6” x 9” ultrasuede for paw pads
• 1.5 kilos of polyester/cotton filling
• 1 large growler
• polyester/cotton sewing thread
• extra strong thread for eyes
• cotton perle for featuresalso see the useful bear making equipment information
Contact Katys Kwilts for your bear making supplies
Useful Bear making equipment
Making Bears requires a few items that you may not find in a standard sewing kit so to help you get started I have put together a list of the items you will need.
Bear Making basic tool kit -
- Cotter pin key or pliers for fitting cotter pin joints
- Nut drivers or spanners for fitting nut & bolt joints
- Sharp small scissors for cutting fur & threads
- Long dolls needles for inserting eyes
- Strong thread
- Sewing thread
- Hand sewing needles (curved needle can help in stitching ears)
- Pencil
- Template plastic or card are useful
