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Title: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Sewot on November 19, 2020, 23:38:48 PM
Odd request.
Let me explain.
The model yachts I build are built from plans drawn up by a lovely old man who, having built his model yachts  has them operated by a BEAR at the helm.
The bear operates the helm wheel and turns his head by radio control.
Their fim goes under the name of Bearospace industries and I think the bears are so cute.
Always did like teddy bears.
I will take care of the head turning and arm movements but I would like some one to hand sew up a bear for me about 5" high stood up.
I would like him to look old, with loss of fur almost down to the skin and to look cute.
I naturally expect to pay out for this.
If any of you are talented in this area, have a few remnants of old looking mohair and want a challenge then please pm me and we can discuss the project.
It means more to me to have an individually sewn bear.
I had a go at it myself with some miniature plans but like quilting, there is a black art to it that is beyond my skills.
Unless you know differently.
Mhhhh maybe I see a bear comp coming up?
Hee hee.
Come on be honest.
We all love teddies??
Pete
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Iminei on November 20, 2020, 07:04:47 AM
The Girl you need is Vegegrows ....... She made us TSP bear and his buddy

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TSP Bear is  9 1/2" tall and his buddy is a teeny  5 1/2" tall

Sadly our darling Vege is no longer with us.

I suggest you scour the junk/charity or antique shops over there in Oz, especially as you want him to show his age.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Acorn on November 20, 2020, 07:08:26 AM
Exactly what I thought @Iminei  (about Vegegrow).  She had very nifty fingers and a way with teddy bears.   :)
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 20, 2020, 10:09:56 AM
Sorry, Baskin is not available for adoption. He's what you describe though commercially made. He's a good 100 years old.

Sadly my Mother is  no longer available to make you one. She made bears and Father Christmas for the collector trade.

He'll be needing a jointed bear so the head can turn. That's challenging at that size.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Greybird on November 20, 2020, 10:24:22 AM
I would have thought that any reasonably sized toy shop would have miniature bears as well as larger ones. There are (or used to be?) also specialist teddy bear shops here. If you are not actually going to make it yourself I shouldn't think it would matter that it was a purchased one?
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Celia on November 20, 2020, 11:42:45 AM
It is something that I do but I am concerned about getting it to you, posting from where I live at the moment is a problem how soon do you need him.   I will  add some photos of my bears later today so you can see if they are anything like you would want.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Celia on November 20, 2020, 12:33:52 PM
Here are some of my teddies
Don’t know why they are all on there side but hopefully you get the idea, I have only posted my smaller bears
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Ellabella on November 20, 2020, 13:37:29 PM
@Celia they are adorable :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Mr Twingo on November 20, 2020, 16:03:49 PM
@Celia those bears are amazing. They have such beautiful fur, and remind me of good old fashioned teddies.

 <3 <3 <3
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Lilian on November 20, 2020, 16:24:30 PM
@Celia I didn't know you made teddy bears.  They are gorgeous!   :loveit:
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Sheilago on November 20, 2020, 17:32:05 PM
@Celia , they are lovely.. especially like the panda! :loveit:
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 20, 2020, 21:37:09 PM
Delightful @Celia ! Very much like the ones my mom made.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Sewot on November 21, 2020, 01:16:10 AM
It is something that I do but I am concerned about getting it to you, posting from where I live at the moment is a problem how soon do you need him.   I will  add some photos of my bears later today so you can see if they are anything like you would want.
@Celia your bears are truly beautiful.
I have indeed searched thrift shops but nobody likes parting with bears of that quality.
It is the quality I am after.
I take many months to build a boat so I want a fitting Skipper for them.
All the bears you have kindly shown are gorgeous.
I would be after one just like the last picture with the rose in her head!
I would love that.
Living here in Oz we get used to having to wait for things so a wait is in order.
No worries with waiting.
I will pay your price asked plus postage.
Please let me know if you get the inclination.
You are very clever.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Flobear on November 21, 2020, 08:57:56 AM
I love your bears @Celia . I haven't made a furry toy for many years - I sort-of feel inclined to have another go.
Would it be very cheeky to ask where you obtained a pattern for such little ones? They have such lovely shaped faces.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Sewot on November 21, 2020, 10:33:24 AM
I love your bears @Celia . I haven't made a furry toy for many years - I sort-of feel inclined to have another go.
Would it be very cheeky to ask where you obtained a pattern for such little ones? They have such lovely shaped faces.
I wouldnt mind a go either but I would have to be coaxed through it.
I would love to make something so small and cute.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Iminei on November 21, 2020, 10:53:51 AM
@Celia  ...  I love your bears @Celia . I haven't made a furry toy for many years - I sort-of feel inclined to have another go.

I wouldnt mind a go either but I would have to be coaxed through it.


Would you be able to make a TUT for this ... doesnt have to be the weeny size, I imagine the principle is the same for any size ... just a lil more fiddly ?!
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Lowena on November 21, 2020, 11:02:51 AM
Yes @Celia I'd love to have a go
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Celia on November 21, 2020, 12:01:11 PM
  Ok give me time to think about it as far as tuition is concerned, I used to teach traditional bear making but not too sure how I would manage on the internet, I can do it in person but give me time.

One thing that might be a problem if you want to make a traditional bear is the materials you need, it is not so easy to find them, I used to make kits up for my students. My bears are all made with traditional glass eyes, cotter pin joints and usually mohair fabric although some of the mini bears are in different materials. Most of the bears I make are my own patterns but there are quite a few available to buy.



@Sewot I will look at my supplies and get back to you,  if you want one like the girl with the rose, she is fully jointed and in the sparse mohair fur but I think she may be a little too tall am I right. Is she about the build you want I assume you don’t want a fat bear.
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Ohsewsimple on November 21, 2020, 12:14:15 PM
Oh they’re lovely @Celia
Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Sewot on November 21, 2020, 23:44:30 PM
@Celia .
Thank you for your kind consideration re making me a bear like " Rosie" ?
My choice would be to have one exactly as in your picture.
She will be in the sitting down position on the boat and circa 4" tall bottom to top of head.
The left arm need not be jointed, heres why...
Rosie ( and why not have a girl bear skipper wearing a bikini) that would be a scream for the lads. Yellow poker dot of course!
The left arm needs to be lightly stuffed so that it can move.
It will be attached to the helm wheel which steers the boat.
The helm wheel itself will be radio controlled and insodoing move the bear's arm creating the illusion that the bear is steering the boat.
Two electronic servo motors will be surgically inplanted in the bear.
One to turn its head and the other to wave the right arm to interested onlookers.
If you can make it to that size it will be perfect...I will do the rest.
The older it looks the better.
Not too fat...I prefer thin scrawny bears.
I will also be interested in taking part in a bear tut should you decide you have the time and inclination to teach interested parties.




Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Celia on November 25, 2020, 10:20:15 AM
Sorry I have not replied before but it has taken me time to look through all my stuff to see if I have any sparse Mohair and unfortunately I don’t. I have looked into the price for buying it and that along with the postage and charge for labour is I think going to make this a silly price for you. 

I do have 2 suggestions one is that you make it yourself with a bit of help from me and anyone else on here that can help, I can supply a link to a company that does kits in the correct sort of materials.

https://alicesbearshop.co.uk/collections/bear-making-kits-and-patterns/products/mohair-teddy-bear-making-kit-carly-19cm-when-made

The other is I might be prepared to sell Rosie to you, as she is already made built I think she is too tall.

Whatever you decide to do I will tell you that not having a joint in the arm is going to be a problem as that is how the arms are connected to the body, also operating on the head of a traditional mohair bear might not be as easy as it sounds due to the construction.

I hope some of this information is helpful

Title: Re: Can anyone make me a miniature teddy bear?
Post by: Sewot on December 01, 2020, 20:55:56 PM

Hello @Celia  and thank you for your helpful reply.
In view of the difficulties you mention that are involved with turning heads and moving arms, I think it would be better for me to have a go at making my own bear and discovering the downfalls myself as I progress.
I would hate to ruin such a lovely bear as " Rosie".
That would be sacrilege.
I will keep my eyes peeled to see if and when you may decide to do a " bear tut".
Thanks for all the info so far.
It is much appreciated.