This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. If you would like more sewing and crafting projects subscribe to our newsletter and receive access to our free printables library If you would like video tutorials of some of sew Very Crafty’s most popular posts subscribe to our free youTube channel here. Add the face I hope you enjoyed this memory bear project. Stitch a mouth if you like using back stitch. Place the nose at the intersection at the front of the face and stitch using blanket stitch. Add arms and legs Step 13: Create the Bear FaceĪdd two small buttons for the eyes on either side of the head. Stitch the arms to the body using a long dolls needle pushing the needle though the body to the other side inside and out until the arms are secure. Measure down 3/8″ from the neck seam and pin the arms on either side of the bear body. Stitch the legs Add the paw bottoms Finished Legs Step 12: Attach the Arms and Legs Turn right sides out and stuff firmly except for the op which should be stuffed lightly. Add a foot pad piece to the foot pad of the leg with right sides together. With right sides together stitch the inner leg to the outer leg from the top to the foot pad leaving an opening for turning. Create the inner arm Add the outer arm Finished arms Step 11: Create the Legs Stuff a little lighter at the top to make attaching easier. Stitch the The outer arm to the inner arm right sides together leaving an opening for turning. With right sides together stitch a paw pad to the inner arm. Using the opening in the body stuff the head and body firmly pushing out the seams. Add the head to the body Step 9: Stuff the Bear Body and Head Turn the bear right sides out through the opening in the body. Place the head inside the body cavity so that they are right sides together and matching the center seam of the neck to the center seam of the body. Create the body Finished body Step 8: Add the Head to the Body Place the pairs right sides together and stitch to form the body. Leave an opening for turning on one of the pairs of body pieces. You should actually have four body pieces. With right sides together stitch the body pieces from point E to point F. Add the front to the back with the ears Step 7: Stitch the Body Place the ears on either side of the head sandwiched between the layers. Pin the back of the head right sides together with the front of the head so that the center seam matches the middle of the gusset. Create the head back Step 6: Stitch the Back to the Front Place them right sides together and stitch them from point A to Point D using your 1/4″ seam allowance. Stitch the chin of the bear together from point B to point C. Add the gusset Add the other side if the head Step 4: Stitch the Chin Stitch one head side to the head gusset right sides together from point A to Point B. You should have a head gusset and a two head sides. Create the ears Finished ears Step 3: Stitch the Head Stitch the inner ear to the outer ear right sides together using a 1/4′ seam allowance leaving the bottom open. You should have an inner ear and an outer ear for both sides of the head. Cut out your fabrics Step 2: Create the Bear Ears Using the pattern pieces cut out the pieces as designated using a variety of fabrics. Pattern you can get by clicking on this link.What you will need: How to Make a Memory Bear As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links that if you click on them and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You could also head to or online to get exactly what you need for your bear project. I used fabrics from my stash for this project that I purchased as remnants from JOANN Fabric & Craft Stores for 50% off but you could use your child’s or grand child’s things for a nice memory bear. If you would like other stuffed animal projects she k out my making cats and dogs post here. Although a beginner could try this project it is a little fidgety so take it slow. This is a pretty simple sewing project but not necessarily for beginners. My children are all adults now so I used fabrics that I had on hand but you could use your child’s or grandchild’s clothes or blankets to create a memory bear just for them. Making a memory bear is a good way to recycle a child’s clothes into something they can keep forever.
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