Making Traditional Teddy Bears by Brian Gibbs

Making Traditional Teddy Bears by Brian Gibbs

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This guide begins with an introduction to the history of the manufacture of the teddy bear and then sets out to show readers how to make a collection of fully-jointed teddy bear designs, featuring classic characteristics including long arms, humped backs and button eyes.

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Making Traditional Teddy Bears by Brian Gibbs

This guide starts with an introduction to the history of the manufacture of the teddy bear and then sets out to show readers how to make a collection of fully-jointed teddy bear designs featuring all the classic characteristics including long arms, humped backs and button eyes, and ranging in size from 3in to 30in. Bears include Smudge, a tiny velvet bear that can fit in the palm of the hand, or musical Haydn, or Olivia and Oliver, twins dressed in matching Edwardian outfits. The book demonstrates the basic bear-making techniques every step of the way from choosing fabrics and pattern cutting to assembly and jointing. It explores how to create a bear's unique character by subtle differences in the positioning of the eyes and ears and the embroidery of the facial features. Advice is also given on giving an authentic look to finished bears. Finally there is a "bear clinic" - a guide to restoring a bear to its former glory.
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ISBN 13 9780715304310
ISBN 10 0715304313
Title Making Traditional Teddy Bears
Author Brian Gibbs
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher David & Charles
Year published 1997-02-28
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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