Have you always wanted a special teddy bear? No need to buy one in the store, you can make it yourself. Follow these simple steps to make your own little 'pet'!
Steps
Step 1. Think of a shape for your toy
It doesn't have to be a teddy bear, it can also be a tiger, a dog or even a crocodile (if you want to do something difficult).
Step 2. Take 2 large enough felt pieces
Draw a simple outline of a teddy bear and then cut it out! When you cut the felt, put the 2 pieces together so the two shapes will be identical.
Step 3. Take a tissue marker and draw the eyes, nose, mouth, etc
Step 4. Also you can use buttons to make eyes or nose or use pieces of felt and sew them on the template or glue them
Step 5. Take needle and thread and sew the 2 pieces of felt together
Remember to leave space for stuffing!
Step 6. Stuff your teddy bear
It is important to stuff the teddy bear! That's why these are sometimes called 'Stuffed Animals'! Don't worry if you don't have the right material to do it, you can use scraps of fabric or even a pair of socks!
Step 7. Put the batting inside and sew the 2 pieces of felt
Step 8. Name your teddy bear
You can use any name: Foam, Cookie, Blue, or make your own.
Step 9. Give him lots of love
Sleep with him, make him some clothes and even a… den?
Step 10. Finished
Warnings
- Remember to leave some space when sewing. Otherwise you won't be able to stuff it!
- The needles are pointed! And the scissors too! Ask an adult to help you!
