Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Pocket Bear Class

    • Welcome to Pocket Bear Class

    • How to Print your Pattern

    • Basic Bear Making Tools

    • Supplies Needed for the Pocket Bear
  • 2

    Fabric Preparation

    • Determine the Nap Direction

    • Trace Pattern onto Mohair

    • Cutting out the Pieces

    • Trimming the Seams

    • Trimming with an Electric Trimmer

    • Trimming the Head Pieces
  • 3

    Matching & Pinning Pieces

    • Matching Up the Pieces

    • Pinning with Pins

    • Pinning with Alligator Clips

    • Optional - Basting your Pieces
  • 4

    Sewing

    • How to Hand Sew

    • Sewing Overview

    • How to Skip a Stitch for Neck Joint

    • Finish Stitching the Head

    • Preparing Seam Openings
  • 5

    Stuffing

    • Turning the Pieces

    • Grooming the Seams

    • Introduction to Jointing our Bear

    • Inserting the Joint into the Limbs

    • Stuffing the Arms

    • Closing the Seam

    • Stuffing the Legs

    • Stuffing the Head
  • 6

    The Face

    • Preparing the Face to Stitch the Nose

    • Stitching the Nose

    • Finishing the Nose

    • Closing the Neck

    • Determining Eye Placement

    • Preparing the Eyes

    • Inserting the Eyes

    • Stitching the Mouth

    • Trimming the Muzzle
  • 7

    Putting the Bear Together

    • Assembling the Bear

    • Stuffing the Bear

    • Closing the Back
  • 8

    Ears & Final Grooming

    • Closing the Ears

    • Positioning the Ears

    • Finishing the Ears

    • Final Grooming