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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Teddy Bears: The Toy with a History
- TEDDY BEAR BASICS
- Embroidery Thread and Fabric
- Stuffing Materials
- Glass Eyes and Alternatives
- Bear Supplies
- Stitch Dictionary
- TEDDY BEAR CONSTRUCTION
- Bear Beginnings
- Crown Joints
- Patterns
- Cutting Out the Bears
- Assembling the Bears
- Attaching the Limbs
- Stuffing the Bears
- Designing the Face
- Papa Bear
- Mama Bear
- Baby Bear
- TEDDY BEAR WARDROBE
- Papa's Sweater
- Papa's Collar and Tie
- Mama's Apron
- Mama's Bonnet
- Baby's Presentation Gown
- Baby's Everyday Dress
- TEDDY BEAR ACCESSORIES
- Papa's Flower Book
- Mama's Needlepoint
- Baby's Yo-Yo Blanket
- Baby's Rag Doll Bear
- Living with Teddy Bears
- Mail-Order Supplies
- THE TEDDY BEAR FAMILY: (Photo Gallery)
PATTERN RATING:
You get three bear patterns, all very well marked with grainline arrow and seam allowances and sewing marks - except the name of the pattern. If you don't write it on there yourself when you trace or photocopy it, you'll get them confused. Almost all the patterns are full-size and the few that aren't are gridded to help the crafter. You get a nice small outfit for each and an accessory.
INSTRUCTION RATING: Instructions are topnotch. They are broken down into numbered steps and heavily illustrated. I don't believe someone new to toy-making would have any difficulty following these instructions.