Teddy bears vary between 3/4” and
1 1/2” in height. They are hand stitched from 12 to 16 pieces of suede which are
cut freehand without an exact pattern. Small and even large adjustments are made as I sew, with the aim of
maximising the unique character and personality of each Teddy. Inspiration comes from the classic old
bears of
England
,
Germany
,
the
United States of America
and
Australia
,
as well as the home-made Ted. I try to
reproduce a little of the aged dignity as well as the correct scale of these
originals and include the familiar hump, bent posture and perhaps a few
knitted clothes. Most bears have paw pads sewn into their
limbs as separate pattern pieces.
Teddy bears are dressed with a simple silk bow but some very lucky bears have an item of clothing or even a basket or suitcase
of luggage and an invitation for a holiday.
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