Tools of the Trade

Tips & Hints | Bear Making Terms

1. Long needles - 6", 8", & 12"
   
   
2. Choose a jointing system: plastic, lock nut, cotter pins, hardboard discs
   
   
3. Needles and good quality sewing thread, upholstery thread (for closing), "dental floss" (to set eyes), thimble & needle grabber
   
   
4. Sharp scissors - shears and small embroider size
   
   
5. Needle nose pliers
   
   
6. Assortment of perle cottons to embroider noses
   
   
7. Glass eyes - have an assortment so that the "best size" for your bear can be chosen
   
   
8. Awl - for making joint holes
   
   
9. Hemostat for turning small pieces
   
   
10. Permanent black marker to mark fabric
    
    
11. Fingertip or larger bunka brush for taking fur out of seams
    
    
12. Long shank glass head pins (or bear clamps)
    
    
13. Stuffing Tools
    
    
14. Stuffing; plastic pellets, glass beads, excelsior, Polyester Fiberfil