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Safety: care when buying materials; flammability of components; bears for children; which eyes, noses and joints are safe. Using tools and equipment: cutting tools; marking tools; stitching tools; sewing machines; joint-fixing tools; stuffing tools; special aids. Choosing fabrics and stuffing: for the body; mohairs; man-made furs; cotton boucle; alpaca; merino wool; fabrics for miniature bears; backing fabrics; stretch fabrics; check, spots and plaids; fabrics that fray; for pads and paws - velvets and velveteens, wool felt, chamois and gloving leather, suedette and ultrasuede, upholstery materials; for stuffing -artificial fibres, woodwool, natural wool, kapok, plastic pellets, foam chips, beans and non-traditional filling. Stitches; backstitch; ladder stitch; blanket stitch; tacking; machine stitches. Designing bears: shape and proportion; initial designs; pattern making; shape variations; darts and gussets; final paper patterns; modifying, enlarging and reducing; non-traditional teddies; bears on four legs; bent limbs; character bears; bean-bag bears; puppet bears. Working with patterns: reproducing patterns; transferring markings; seam allowance; reversing; durable patterns; direction of pile; cutting techniques. Assembling the bear: order of assembly; pinning; tacking; stitching by machine and hand; tucking in pile; darts; gussets; paw pads; foot pads; closing openings; turning; use of tools; releasing trapped fur fibre; stuffing firmness and tools; achieving desired shape; fitting different joints; putting on features; closing seams. Teddy bear features: positioning; choosing components; safety; fixing techniques; embroidery; pinning and stitching; trimming pile; shaving muzzles; beards; brushing; expressions; fabric paint. Making garments for bears: designing clothes; adapting patterns; stitching; basic shapes for clothes; assembly; T-Shirts and sportswear; vests; hats; novelty costumes; surface decoration; costuming miniature bears; accessories. A parade of bears: classic bears; heirloom bears; collectible bears; artist bears; fantasy bears; miniature bears. Appendices and practice patterns.