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Equipment and Materials
5Essential tools, equipment and materials required to complete the workshop
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Sewing MachineLecture1.1
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Other ToolsLecture1.2
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ThreadLecture1.3
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GlueLecture1.4
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Kit ChecklistLecture1.5
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Applique
4Appliqueing all the small detail pieces onto the bear.
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General NotesLecture2.1
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Mouth PieceLecture2.2
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Nose PieceLecture2.3
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Eyes, Ears, Nails and Paw PadsLecture2.4
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Preparation
1Initial assembly of parts
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The Vent Part 1Lecture3.1
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Ears
2Constructing and fitting the ears
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Ear ConstructionLecture4.1
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Ear to Head assemblyLecture4.2
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Head
6Constructing the head
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Nose AssemblyLecture5.1
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Nose to Jaw assembly (Snout)Lecture5.2
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Snout to Head AssemblyLecture5.3
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Head Bridle ReinforcementsLecture5.4
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Chin FeathersLecture5.5
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Head to Chin Feather assemblyLecture5.6
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Head to Neck
4Assembling the head to the neck
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Head to NeckLecture6.1
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Neck Bridle ReinforcementsLecture6.2
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Neck FeathersLecture6.3
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Head/Neck Assembly to Neck Feather assemblyLecture6.4
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Head/Neck to Back
1Attaching the back
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Head/Neck to BackLecture7.1
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Head/Neck/Back assembly to Chest Piece
2Finishing and attaching the vent
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The Vent Part 2Lecture8.1
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AssemblyLecture8.2
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Front Leg
5Assembling the front leg
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PawLecture9.1
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Paw Bridle ReinforcementsLecture9.2
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Paw assembly to LegLecture9.3
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Leg assembly to ShoulderLecture9.4
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Leg Bridle ReinforcementsLecture9.5
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Front Assembly
3Assembling the front half of the the bear
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LegsLecture10.1
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Inlet ValveLecture10.2
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Belly PartLecture10.3
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Buttocks and Tail
1Assembling the buttocks
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Buttocks and TailLecture11.1
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Hind Legs
4Assembling the hind legs
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PawLecture12.1
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Paw Assembly to Lower Hind LegLecture12.2
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Lower Assembly to Upper LegLecture12.3
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Leg assembly to hipLecture12.4
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Final Assembly
3Bringing it all together
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Hind AssemblyLecture13.1
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Front Assembly to Hind AssemblyLecture13.2
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FeathersLecture13.3
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Bridling
1Assembling and fitting the bridle
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BridlingLecture14.1
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Displaying
3Showing your bear
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FlyingLecture15.1
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Ground Display PolesLecture15.2
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Ground DisplayLecture15.3
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Glue
I have a dislike of using pins in ripstop particularly in the centre of panels as they leave holes so I tend to use glue to temporarily attach appliqué pieces. If you are feeling particularly wealthy you can use Gutterman HT2 Textile Adhesive, however there are other very similar glues that do the job just as well and at significantly lower cost:
- Wickes Extra Strong Clear Adhesive
- UHU Power all purpose adhesive
- Bostik Glu&Fix all purpose clear