Pattern Description:

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to advanced. Not suited for beginners.
Finished Size: Approximately 16 inches tall (measured from bottom to ears).
Pattern Format: Free downloadable PDF file. Print the pieces and transfer them to fabric.
Customization: The pattern can be resized using a photocopier. Scaling up makes a larger bear, scaling down creates a smaller version.
Seam Allowance: Add 1/4 inch seam allowance to every piece when cutting. If omitted, the finished bear will be slightly smaller but still proportional.
Pattern Labeling: Each piece is marked with a letter or letter-number combination. Follow the markings carefully when assembling.

To complete the teddy bear, gather the following:

Body Fabric (1 yard): Fleece is recommended for a soft finish. Faux fur or “minky” fabric may be used for a fluffy texture. Avoid fabrics that fray excessively.
Contrast Fabric (1/2 yard): For detail pieces such as ears, forehead, mouth, paw pads, and foot bottoms. Choose a color that contrasts or complements the body fabric.
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill is ideal. Other options include wool roving or scrap fabric pieces.
Eyes: One set of 18mm plastic animal safety eyes. For baby-safe bears, embroider the eyes or use felt patches instead of plastic.
Nose Material: Small scrap of felt or embroidery thread. Felt noses are soft and safe, while embroidery adds durability.
Sewing Tools: Sewing machine, sharp scissors, hand-sewing needles, straight pins or clips, and fabric marking tools. Some areas of the bear require hand-stitching for precision.
Cardboard (optional): To back printed pattern pieces for easier tracing and repeated use.

Preparation:

Download and Print the Pattern: Print the PDF at 100% scale to preserve accuracy.
Back the Pattern: Glue each piece onto cardboard if you plan to reuse it. This provides durability and ease in tracing.
Trace and Cut Fabric: Place pattern pieces on the fabric, trace with a fabric marker, and cut carefully. Be sure to add 1/4 inch seam allowance unless you prefer a slightly smaller bear.
Pay Attention to Mirrored Pieces: When a pattern specifies “2, 1 reverse,” cut one piece normally and one reversed to create mirrored shapes.
Organize Pieces: Keep pieces grouped by body sections (head, body, arms, legs) to avoid confusion.

Ears (#1): Place ear fabric pieces right sides together and stitch around, leaving the straight edge open. Turn right side out.
Forehead (#2) & Side Head (#3): Stitch the side head pieces to the forehead, inserting the ears in the designated points (A2).
Mouth (#4): Align with forehead piece and stitch from point B, shaping the muzzle. Sew the mouth’s center seam.
Head Back (#5): Sew the two halves together at the center seam. Attach to the front head assembly, ensuring ears align (A1) and seams meet correctly. Turn right side out.

Belly (#6): Stitch the center seam.
Arms (#7 & #8): Attach the hand fronts (#7) to the arm fronts (#8).
Legs (#9 & #10): Connect the leg tops (#9) to the foot tops (#10).
Combine: Attach completed arms and legs to the belly, matching pattern letters. Take care to position legs outward correctly. Pin thoroughly before sewing.

Tail (#11): Sew right sides together, leaving an opening. Turn right side out.
Back (#12): Sew center seam, inserting the tail at the marked location.
Bottom Leg (#13): Stitch center seam from point S to K. Attach to back body.
Arm Back (#14): Join to back body, matching letters.
Combine Front & Back: Sew assembled front body to back body, leaving openings at neck and feet.