Chantenay/Old Rabbit Pattern Pack
Old Rabbit and Chantenay are made from the same pattern if you have one pattern then you will just need eyes, joints, fur etc to make the other.
Pattern Pack consists of pattern, black glass eyes and cotter pin joints.
35cm (14”).Fully jointed collectors rabbit
Materials required to make
Included in this pack:
• 5 x 44mm Cotter pin joints • 9mm Glass eyes
In addition, the following items will be required:
• ¼ metre sparse pile Mohair for old rabbit or 1/4m ratinee mohair for Wilhelmina • 1/8 felt or ultrasuede for paw pads • 300 grams of polyester/cotton filling • 100 grams woodwool stuffing • polyester/cotton sewing thread • extra strong thread for eyes • cotton perle for features
Also see the Useful Bear making equipment information
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
