Teddy bear dolls are very popular among children and even adults. They are often given as gifts to relatives and friends, but I don’t know if the ones sold outside are made of black heart cotton. , in fact, we can sew a teddy bear by ourselves and use old clothes at home to not only recycle waste but also save energy and environmental protection. The following tutorial on making handmade teddy bear dolls from old clothes will teach you how to DIY a three-dimensional teddy bear fabric doll. The other party will definitely be more moved, so let’s do it together!
Method/Steps
1Sew the arms together. Always leave a gap for padding (usually at the elbow). 
2Sew the legs together (usually along the bottom). 
3Sew the two pieces of the head starting from the nose to the neck. - 4Sew a wedge of cloth (gusset) between the two pieces of the head - from the nose or forehead to the neck the back (this depends on the length of the gusset). Before sewing, you need to align it with the neck and staple it together.
- The front of the head:
- Behind the head:
- The front of the head:
5Cut off all the threads. 
6Turn all parts inside out. 
7Stuff the head with something, and then sew it to the body along the neck. 
8 Then sew the arms to both sides of the body, and sew the legsto the lower part of the body. 
9Use the same method to sew out the ears, and then sew them to the head (decide whether to sew as needed Ears, after all not all teddy bears have ears). 
10Use embroidery thread or markers to add facial features (such as a nose, mouth, etc.) to the bear. 
11Sew on the button eyes. 
12Enjoy your stuffed toy! 
13ToBe careful with your teddy bear, it can get ripped easily.
Tips
- You can also make clothes for your bear.
- When sewing, the stitches should be dense.
- Sew tighter so you can play longer.
- Embroidered eyes will be better, because many children like to put things in their mouths, such as button eyes.
- If you want to make clothes, you can add some cute elements to the clothes (if it is a little female bear), and you can also make it pajamas, sportswear, jeans, tops, work clothes, etc.
Notes
- Children must make bears under supervision.
- Scissors and needles are very sharp, so be careful when using them.
What do you want to prepare?
- Needle and Thread
- Artificial leather or other sturdy fabric
- Filling materials
- Scissors
- Embroidery thread or yarn
- Button Eyes
- Creativity
- Patience
- Hands
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