The ABC's of Making Teddy Bears [Paperback]

Linda Mead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

This comprehensive, step-by-step handbook of techniques for making adorable teddy bears is a guaranteed treat for all teddy bear lovers! A mix of enchanting bear designs ranges from traditional and miniature teddy bears to bears with Jiggle Joints and flexible limbs. There's even a teddy bear that moves her head to music!

· Contains 14 projects that mirror both old-world and modern collectible styles, including a standing circus bear, a sweet baby bear, and a bear reminiscent of early 1900s teddy bears

· Features an all-inclusive reference section covering every aspect of teddy bear construction, from basic supplies to specialty stuffings

· Reveals expert tips for creating emotion in teddy bear faces and for making pattern alterations

· Includes clothing and accessory patterns, plus fun and informative "Bear Facts" sprinkled throughout the book

Editorial Reviews

Review

Color photos and patterns make it easy to make a teddy bear from scratch. -- --The Midwest Book Review, May 2001

Product Details

• Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773329
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773326
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #817,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a beginners look, November 7, 2000

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"alywolf" (Laconia, N.H. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The ABC's of Making Teddy Bears (Paperback)

I have just compleated my first bear from a mcalls pattern and this book is so far the easyist to understand that I have found matter a fact I am probably going to buy it today so I can find new ways of making my bears

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good source of information., November 7, 2000

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Michelle "Mitchie" (bronx,ny, new york United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The ABC's of Making Teddy Bears (Paperback)

This is a well put together book on how to make bears, for a novice as well as a person who has made a few bears. The patterns have a skill rating and I especially liked the artist tips that accompany each pattern. Just what the teddy bear fans need, more patterns to play with.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written book, very clear instruction, I am buying another, May 6, 2006

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Charles B. Wray "Chuck Wray" (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The ABC's of Making Teddy Bears (Paperback)

I have made lots of teddy bears and I wish I had found this book years ago when I first started making bears. It not only tells you how to do something but also shows you in detail. I have always wanted to use flex joints and now thanks to this book I now know how to do it. It is written by someone who knows what they are talking about and I am buying another book just in case I ever loose the one, I just bought. I can't praise this book enough and I would tell any one to buy it. Starting from a person who wants to learn to make their first teddy bear to someone like myself who has made quite a few bears. It will help me to make even better quality bears and improve on the techniques I use now, to purchase this book, it is well worth the price. I have been looking for a book like this since I first started making bears. Thank You