- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Sterling Publishing (Dec 31 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0806913738
- ISBN-13: 978-0806913735
- Product Dimensions: 28.7 x 22.6 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 762 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #575,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Teddy bear devotees can tell you that each bear has its very own personality, and this is certainly evident in Carol-Lynn Rössel Waugh's Bearmaking 101. Her book, the author declares, is a realm "in which teddy bears pass through dimensional barriers between ordinary reality and imagination to take up residence in the hearts and minds of unsuspecting humans." Waugh establishes an alternate world of unique bear characters, and through this framework the bears themselves guide us on a journey of discovery, helping the author to teach us to create easy single-pattern-piece bears, multi-jointed and gusseted bears, marionette bears, hand puppet bears, and tiny teddies. She supplies superbly detailed instructions and complete patterns for the 12 projects, plus extensive coverage of basics like fabric choices, supplies, stitching tips, and jointing directions. This engaging introduction to creating wonderful teddy bears is specific enough for first-timers, yet imaginative enough to serve more experienced bear makers. --Amy Handy
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Puns aside, Rossel Waugh's introduction to the art and craft of bear making beats all previous efforts, paws down. Why? This well-respected designer of cuddly furries takes beginners step-by-step through the simplest one-pattern piece to more complicated efforts, including teddies with gusseted head, slight hump, or multijointed limbs. Each includes actual size pattern pieces, sequential color photographs, materials and supplies, and a story fantasy. In conclusion, there's a thorough, professional discussion of materials and techniques. Advice includes looking for either German or British manufactured mohair for the bear bodies (the English kind is scruffier), taking care in choosing the creature's eyes if it's to be a child's toy, and using sturdy upholstery thread in ladder stitches to close seams. Barbara Jacobs
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Worthwhile,
By Marie Nixon (Villa Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Bearmaking 101: An Ins"bear"ational Course (Hardcover)
This is the teddy bear making book that I always have out and refer to. Her bear faces are adorable and she shows you how to make all of the detail in the faces. Great color pictures, very detail instructions.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best teddybear-book I have ever seen,
By katalinm@hotmail.com (Helsingborg, Sweden) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Bearmaking 101: An Ins"bear"ational Course (Hardcover)
Absolutelly THE best book!! I started to make teddies a year ago and got more and more absorbed... As my interest grew so did my collection of bearmaking-books. Of all my books this one is my absolute favorite. The pictures alone would get you started right away! It describes everything into the smallest detail, gives excellent tips and containes beautiful patterns.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best teddybear-book I have ever seen,
By katalinm@hotmail.com (Helsingborg, Sweden) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Bearmaking 101: An Ins"bear"ational Course (Hardcover)
Absolutelly THE best book!! I started to make teddies a year ago and got more and more absorbed... As my interest grew so did my collection of bearmaking-books. Of all my books this one is my absolute favorite. The pictures alone would get you started right away! It describes everything into the smallest detail, gives excellent tips and containes beautiful patterns.
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