When I told my husband I had bears to make he gave me a dopey, hopeful look and asked which homebrew starter kit I'd be using. Surely this doesn't constitute craft, he'd added. After some tut-tutting and eye-rolling on my part, I informed him that I meant bears with arms and legs, button eyes and fur. He lost interest and left, feeling somewhat dejected.
Most people are familiar with the story of how Teddy bears came into being: the American President Theodore Roosevelt, the bear-hunting trip and the sportsmanlike attitude he displayed when refusing to shoot a cornered and restrained bear in Mississippi in 1902. News of his noble behaviour disseminated quickly throughout America. Spurred on by a light-hearted cartoon parodying the episode, a Brooklyn sweet-shop owner created a stuffed toy bear and dedicated it to the President, naming it Teddy. To this day Teddy bears remain a favourite toy for children and adults alike.
This Ted can be made from an old woollen scarf, jumper or blanket to give him a pre-loved feel.
Step 1 - Copy pattern pieces to desired size. Pin pieces to doubled fabric. Cut x2 heads, x4 legs, x4 arms, x2 fronts, x2 backs, x1 gusset.