Choosing a memory bear style I know you need to know the difference between the 2 styles of memory bears I make. Here's a quick pic to show you and then I'll tell you in more depth below. Calico Bear is not just the first bear style I started making but also the first style of keepsake I ever ... READ the POST
How to Sew a Personalised Rag Doll
How to Sew a Personalised Rag Doll If you would like to sew a personalised rag doll you are in the right place. I have tips and a lovely pattern. For the tips read on, and for the pattern click here. If you can sew a rag doll you can make the ultimate personalised present for the little girl or ... READ the POST
Baby Clothes Bear – Behind the Scenes
Keepsake Bear - the making This beautiful keepsake bear is made from baby clothes. Each of my keepsakes is made from clothes that hold some incredibly precious memories. The placement of each piece of clothing has a massive impact on the appearance of the finished keepsake bear, so I invest a ... READ the POST
Keepsake Unicorn – a video
Keepsake Unicorn Hi, I have plenty of photos of my keepsakes in my shop and around my site. But I think it's hard to really see something from a photo. So I have made a video of this keepsake unicorn so you can see her 360°. https://youtu.be/95Q7Z6DAIL0 Embroidery My keepsakes all include ... READ the POST
How to Sew a Memory Bear – photo tutorial for Charlie Bear
Charlie Bear Pattern This blog post is the full photo tutorial to accompany the Charlie Bear memory bear sewing pattern available from my Etsy shop here. Info before you start All seam allowances are 5mm, unless stated otherwise. When you cut out the arms cut 2, 1 reversed for each arm and cut ... READ the POST
How to Make a Keepsake Bear
Keepsake Bear So, you are feeling sentimental about some clothing. You don’t want it in a box or wardrobe hidden away. You have the idea for a keepsake bear, but now what? It looks like a daunting task and you don’t want to mess up the clothing because it’s too precious. Here are some of the ... READ the POST