Woohooo, thanks Iminei and thank you ladies for joining me!!!
I started a Faux fur teddy bear(months ago) and had to carefully iron some interfacing on to every piece because the backing was so stretchy. So from one newb to another, I suggest either a mohair piece, or good viscose or tiny teddy fur before going Faux. most of the ones I mention have more of a woven backing than a knit backing.
A newb mistake with the faux fur was to leave the hair on the 'seam' sections. I have read since starting the first one that you should carefully trim long hair to make seaming easier.
Lesson learned. I wouldn't imagine that would be an issue on the miniature bear fabric.
My kit should be here within a few days, so I'll post a pic of my goodies when they arrive.