Slice of Pie anyone?  This little cutie is Pun'kin Pie.  You can also make her as a lemon meringue, cherry or blueberry pie teddy! 

 

In this class, students will make a 5 inch miniature panda bear using traditional upholster velvet.   We give away all the secrets, and unmask all the mystery of making a beautiful miniature bear.  Our project starts at 5 inches to make the sewing easier on the student, but, for the daring among you, a pattern is also provided for a 3.5 inch teddy.

 

This bear is sewn entirely by hand so a solid ability to sew a back stitch is a must!

 

This workshop includes:

 

• 2 original full size patterns
• Step by step instructions
• Loads of photos
• Video help
• Access to the Agora for student/teacher interaction
• One scheduled 'Chat' night for extra help

 

Course Synopsis:

• Fabric Selection
• Pattern preparation and cutting
• Back stitching
• Turning techniques
• Stuffing techniques
• Cotter Pin jointing
• String Jointing
• Embroidering a nose
• Eye insertion
• Easy Ears
• Finishing to scale

 

Supply List:

• 12 inch square piece of upholstery velvet in your main 'pie' color.
• 6 inch square piece of upholstery velvet in your contrasting color.
• Small piece of matching or contrasting wool felt for paws. (You can also use your upholstery velvet as I did in the above photo.)
• One Pair 2 or 3  mm glass teddy bear eyes.
• Head & Arm joints – 6 - 1/2” discs, 6 mini washers, and 3 - 1 ” cotter pins
• Leg joints –4 -  3/4” discs, 4 mini washers and 2 – 1 1/4” cotter pins. (Cotter pins can be slightly longer.)
• Black heavy duty thread
• Polyester thread to match mohair color.
• #10 quilting needle and a magnifying glass to help you thread it!
• Fiberfil type stuffing
• A pair of tweezers.

Next Class Begins July 17th 2010