Albert forget me knot bear
Albert Bear - Full Kit for making a mohair, jointed forget me knot bear. £5 donation to Alzheimers Society for each kit sold.
Materials required to make
Included in this pack:
- Instructions booklet
- re-usable pattern
- 1 pair english black gloss glass eyes
- english cotter pin joints
- camel on atn mohair
- ultrasuede for paws and foot pads
- Alzheimers society forget me knot pin badge
- 1m Blue ribbon
- DMC perle for features
- strong thread
- doll needles
- hand sewing needles
- large eye chenille needles
Also see the useful bear making equipment information
This kit comes with the option of 300g eco lux recycled toy stuffing in a cotton draw string bag
Contact Katys Kwilts for your bear making supplies
Useful Bear making equipment
Making Bears requires a few items that you may not find in a standard sewing kit so to help you get started I have put together a list of the items you will need.
Bear Making basic tool kit -
- Cotter pin key or pliers for fitting cotter pin joints
- Nut drivers or spanners for fitting nut & bolt joints
- Sharp small scissors for cutting fur & threads
- Long dolls needles for inserting eyes*
- Strong thread*
- Sewing thread
- Hand sewing needles* (curved needle can help in stitching ears)
- Pencil
- Template plastic or card are useful
* included in the kit