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Sewing: Tinker, my Happiness Bear
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Tinker, my Happiness Bear

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Doweens Belly Button Bears

Instructions

Be patience & have fun.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Toy

For: Other

Style: Whimsical, Classic, Holiday, Cute, Traditional, Casual, Outdoorsy


Materials

Bear fur, German glass eyes, bear joints, sued on paws. Stuffing-Air tec, Embroidery thread-black.

What was your inspiration?

My Dear friend who created this pattern. She said that she could show me how to do this sweet little bear.

What are you most proud of?

That he came together so well, that his head, arms & legs move & he really looks good to me.
That Dorine & I had so very much fun making him. That I will always have great memories with this
little bear.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Pay attention to the teacher, with this or any other project that you are learning. They know the little tweaks
that will make it so easy. Have fun with it & share your projects with others.

 

11 comments

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Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow this is really cool! The mottled brown/black fur is just great. I made a bear once intended for my niece for Christmas, but my brother said they had too many stuffed animals around the house, so I kept him. Of course my brother wanted to take back his comment after he saw him! This guy must have taken a lot of work. I can tell.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Cat, so sad that your niece had to miss out. I am so sure, you do things so very well. He did take a while. His arms, legs & head all turn. One of my dear friends taught me how to make him. A lot of good memories. :-)
Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
When I enlarge that last picture I really felt like he was looking right at me!
LittleDoveSwts on craftsy.com
Jun 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This teddy is perfect :D Beautiful work.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Jun 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much for your comments.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Tinker said to tell you he would like a trip out to NZ please! He said you can come too ;-) Well done, he's just gorgeous... love his ears, he has a very understanding looking face. Can see why he's your happiness bear... I can't even touch him and he's brought a smile to my face... wish I could have a cuddle lol.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Dear Pam, thank you for your special comments.It is nice to hear that someone else feels the same about Tinker.
magsie on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely adorable. I think though if it was a child's toy I would use something other than glas eyes, but if like me you have a collection sitting around your home, then watch out I might come and steal him.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh Yes, if it were a babies or a child's toy, it would of been made much differently. But, no little ones around here. So, as you & I know, we can have it our way. :-) Thank you for your nice comments.
qulady on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
what a sweet little bear! i did some similar for my girls when they were young and they still have them- it does take patience, but it's worth it! great job!!
Pamillia on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, they all seem to have different looks to them, no matter how many you make.