Costumed Teddy Bears: 14 Patterns for Bears in Body Suits

There's no need to fuss with dressing your teddy bear if you follow the patterns in this book by award-winning artist Celia Baham-the costumes on most of these fourteen teddy bears are an integral part of their body construction. Her original patterns include an amusing array of characters you can create, from clowns and jesters to ballerinas and Santas. For the adventurous maker, there's even a punk bear, complete with purple Mohawk. The projects are organized by level of difficulty, so you can learn new techniques as you progress from the easiest-Tina, who wears a simple dress made from two doilies-to the most complicated: Mrs. Farmer, dressed for a visit to town. Basic directions for creating teddy bears are included, as well as a list of helpful resources.