If you’re looking for an EASY memory bear pattern, Ben the Beginner Bear is perfect for you! This chubby baby bear has been designed for new sewers. He is easy to sew, with no complicated arm or leg joints. He sits up on his own and has a very wide, totally FLAT, single-piece tummy – perfect for displaying images from t-shirts & baby clothes. He has a 5 inch (12 cm) square grid on his tummy piece so you can quickly centre the fabric design! His feet also have a 4 inch(10cm) square grid – so LOTS of room for adding names & dates. So break into keepsake making with Ben!
Difficulty: Beginner
Designer: Pauline McArthur / Funky Friends Factory
Size: 12inches/30cm
Suitable Fabric: Ben can be sewn in most fabrics, including quilting cottons but he will also look great in knit/stretchy fabrics like fleece and Cuddle.
Pattern Requirements:
♥ FACE Fabric – 33cm x 55cm wide (13inches x 22inches wide) *
♥ TUMMY Fabric – 33cm x 55cm wide (13inches x 22inches wide) *
♥ SNOUT Fabric – 25cm x 55cm wide (10inches x 22inches wide) *
♥ Embroidery thread for nose and mouth.
♥ Felt for nose – 5cm x 5cm wide (2inches x 2inches wide).
♥ 18mm Black craft eyes.
* You need about 8 – 10 pieces of baby clothing to make a baby keepsake.