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ROWENA & RUFUS Rowena and Rufus are identical bears made in different mohairs. They are 7.5"/19cm tall have large footpads and fat tummies.		To print click the print icon on your browser toolbar. For best results set your printer to Graphics 300dpi.(Ctrl-P; Properties ; Graphics )

Simple Pellets for tummy and easy to make. Designed by Chris Cotton Dacron stuffing for the rest of the bear for Gemini Bears ©

Materials:
35cm x 25cm Mohair or short pile acrylic
Small beads for eyes
5 x 15mm Split Pin Joints
Small quantity of velour or contrast fabric for paws & pads

Instructions: Cut out the paper pattern neatly. Place the fur side down and on the backing of the fur, draw around each cut out piece, making sure to mark all the joint hole marks and the slashes. Cut out with either very sharp pointed scissors or a craft knife. When all pieces are cut out pin each piece together before sewing as this will eliminate "bear makers" twist - hopefully.

Head: Sew the two side heads together from point A to point B. Fit in the centre head piece in, and sew all the way around each side head piece to point C. Leave open the places marked. Turn head right side out and stuff firmly. Place the joint in the neck opening and run a gathering thread around the neck pulling it tightly around the joint. Oversew around the neck joint for added security. Take two little beads and sew them into the head for eyes. I have put mine fairly close together to make a slightly puzzled look. Embroider a nose (a fairly large one) for such a small bear and leave to one side for the ears to be put on.

Ears: Sew two ear pieces together. You can have a contrast ear piece with a fur ear piece if you like or just two fur pieces. Sew the curved pieces together, leaving the straight edges open. Turn right side out and slip stitch along the bottom. Place the ears at the top of the head along the centre head seam. These are little flat ears as opposed to little round upright ears. Ladderstitch the ears on the underside part first and then ladderstitch over the top of the ear.

Body: Sew the two body pieces together leaving open the places marked. Cut a small + on the joint hole and then turn right side out. Gather up the neck and oversew a few times to make it secure. Fit the joint through a small hole you have left and turn the split pins back into neat curls. Now the head is jointed onto the body. I usually curl the ends back into a curl and then twist the head round and round to get rid of excess fur that may be trapped in between the body and the head. Then I tighten up the split pins really firmly.

Legs: (Both the same) Fold the leg in half and sew around it leaving open the places marked. Attach the foot pad on the bottom of the leg I usually double sew around the paw and foot pads to make a neater finish. Cut a small + on the joint hole. Turn right side out and stuff up to the joint hole. Place the joint in and stuff around it and up to the top of the leg. Ladder stitch up the opening and attach the legs to the body.

Arms: (Both the same) Sew the paw pad onto the short arm side double sewing around the pad. Fold the arm in half and sew together leaving open the places marked. Cut a small + on the joint hole and turn right side out. Stuff firmly with your choice of stuffing up to the joint hole. Place the joint in and stuff behind the joint and up to the top of the arm. Make sure that no stuffing goes between the joint and the fabric. Ladder stitch up the opening and attach the arms to the body. Curl the split pins back neatly. When the head and arms and legs have been attached then pour a little gravel or plastic pellets into the tummy of the bear. Fill the rest softly with dacron or flock stuffing. Ladder stitch up the back opening and Rufus or Rowena is ready to join your hug. If you would like any further information regarding this pattern or any other patterns please do not hesitate to contact me by email at chris@teddy.co.nz or visit my website www.teddy.co.nz and I will be only too happy to help. Chris

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