Making and Dressing Miniature Teddy Bears [Hardcover]

Julie K. Owen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1999

This text presents a step-by-step guide to making a basic miniature teddy bear, with detailed photographs of the techniques. It provides a simple introduction to creating a selection of ten different bears and a collection of costume ideas so that the designs can be personalized for a variety of occasions and festivities. The bears include a birthday bear for each month, a Father Christmas bear and a bridal bear.

Editorial Reviews

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Owen, proprietor of a British bear manufacturing company, imparts her experience to readers, with tips that showcase the true art of fashioning this stuffed, plush animal. Little space is wasted on history and other background information; the book begins with an in-depth look at materials, tools, and stitching techniques, then segues into the how-tos of 10 basic and 12 birthday bears. Every one is imbued with a different personality, thanks to Owen's skills and those of other artists from around the world. Based on the characteristics of, say, a Beatrice or a Bottlebrush Blossom bear, another more fully accoutered bear is born--like August's sun-blessed bear, replete with bikini, umbrella, and towel (but no sand). Joyous color photographs and great instructions will make this English import a child's next best friend. Barbara Jacobs

Review

'Bear lovers will love making the delightful bears... a wealth of costume ideas...' - Popular Crafts --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715307967
• ISBN-13: 978-0715307960
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of a Book!!, November 13, 2000

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Judith E. Pavluvcik (Dreaming of the beach in Hawaii, but living in the reality of the desert in Arizona!!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Making and Dressing Miniature Teddy Bears (Hardcover)

This is a delightfully, wonderful book on how to make various sizes of miniature bears, from 1 3/4 " to 5" bears! The author, Julie Owen, does an outstanding job in instructing the reader in the creation of these precious bears. One can't but help to fall in love and want to create each and every one! Ms. Owen presents a bear to create for each month of the year, in addition to a Sailor Bear, a Polar Bear, and a Baby Bear! Included also are the instructions for the basic 10 bears, on which all of the monthly bears are based on. Other women from around the world have created several of the bears and there is a short credit and story of these bears along with the instructions! Clothes patterns are also included with those bears sporting garments!

What I especially love about this book, in addition to the precise and accurate directions, are the incredible pictures and the tips for construction. Nothing seems to have been left out of this book! The author is based in the UK, so the supply list reflects that origin, but most of the supplies can be gathered from your local craft or sewing store in the US.

As an avid sewer, I read this book from a sewer's point of view, and found myself constructing the bears along with the directions, and noting that nothing seemed to have been left out by the author. In addition to the construction tips, the reader will find great embellishment tips, to make their bears unique.

Ms. Owen has been making bears for quite a long time and also teaches bear workshops. This book reflects her expertise and her love of the bears. This is one of THE BEST craft/sewing books I have seen in a long time. This is a book in which everything you see, you can make! The author also includes a sample birth certificate for your creation!

If you are interested in making your own miniature bears, I highly recommend this excellent book!!

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to make bears, September 28, 2001

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"lydia410" (London, London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Making and Dressing Miniature Teddy Bears (Hardcover)

The patterns and instructions are easy to follow each bear you make comes with patterns for their outfit very good book to start making miniature bears