Make Your OWN Teddy Bear With FREE Pattern

How to make a teddy bear! It’s actually easier than you think 😁 watch along as I show you how.
I’m so excited to be bringing you my first teddy bear tutorial! I am happy to provide the pattern for free and then you can watch the video and create your very own bear!
The pattern is available on my website -
www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com/...
If you’re looking for supplies, heres a selection to get you started - amzn.to/3Q1R912
Good luck and don’t forget to tag me when you’ve made your bear I can’t wait to see them!

[@cherikeperling4436]

This is the best Teddy 🧸 Bear tutorial i have ever seen. I have been wanting to try Teddy Bear making. This tutorial looks incredible. Thank you for the FREE pattern. I look forward to making my first one once i can afford the faux fur 🤭

[@cherikeperling4436]

Also is there a tutorial on how to make the nose and mouth?

[@OffGridArtist]

Thank you so much for your comment! It makes my day to be able to help people on their crafting journey! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions when you do make your bear! Goodluck x Angela

[@victoriataylor1611]

Handy hint!! If you are using double tread . To start your stitching without knotting your thread.Thread both ends of your thread trough the needle stitch through the material and loop thread under the the pulling thread and it will anchor your thread .

[@OffGridArtist]

I love this suggestion! My sister does this with her cross stitch so it’s neater on the back. I prefer knotting mine so that my needle is attached as I’m always picking it up and putting it down again I know the needle can’t fall off and run away from me 😅

[@zilrenrocha481]

So adorable. You did a great job. I didn't realize bears were so difficult!

[@OffGridArtist]

Thanks so much 😍 I don’t find them difficult anymore. More therapeutic 😍 I’m due to make another actually!

[@TheThoress]

Hi Off Grid Artist, I just would like to let you know that I am starting to make a bear from your pattern. I am making the bear long hair. I am making it out of a faux fur jacket that my Mother had sent to me over a decade ago. Jessica Simpson label jacket lol. I could never wear it because the sleeves were too short. I did not want to give it away so I just kept it put away. Thanks to you my dear, I was looking around for Faux fur in my bedroom, I came across the long packed away jacket. I looked at it for a while thinking of my Mother. Then it hit me that the jacket means so very much to me and yet it is packed away. I am cutting the pattern out from the jacket. sitting here with tears in my eyes (happy tears thanks to you Off The Grid Artist!!!) My Mother passed away in 2018, but it feels like yesterday. I can never thank you enough Off The Grid for giving us the gift of the pattern and instructional video. I cannot thank you enough for something making me so happy!

[@OffGridArtist]

Oh I’m so happy to hear you will be getting joy out of your new bear and thinking of your mum every time you hug it ❤️❤️❤️ mother’s are so special and I don’t think we’re ever ready to loose them. ❤️. If you have any troubles at all feel free to message me on Instagram @off_grid_artist and I’ll try and help you the best I can. Have you seen the polymer clay nose tutorial? Such a nice additive 😁

[@TheThoress]

@@OffGridArtist I Love your kind words, thank you so very much. You are an Angel letting me know that I can contact you with any questions. How did you know that I needed the nose!! I will be making the nose with your video. I need to put in eyes so I will check for eye making on your videos. Thank you again for all you do for us and giving me the inspiration to make your bear. ❤❤❤

[@OffGridArtist]

No worries it’s my pleasure to help! I don’t know how to make the eyes, I purchased glass ones from #furraddiction otherwise most craft stores stock safety eyes which I don’t mind. Goodluck! And also a I have been meaning to upload a different and slightly easier head pattern on my website. Let me know if you’d like that one as it’ll make me make time to do it 😅

[@batteriesnotrequiredtoysth7271]

I use hardboard joints, nuts and bolts all the time - it is so much easier to take a little time to glue that bolt and a washer to the hardboard joint with crazy glue, a hot glue gun or an epoxy of some sort. Your bolt will not move when you are joining the other components - using a powered drill like that risks pulling your extra long pile into the joint and messing up your bear. Having a stable bolt also means you can stuff your limbs before adding them to the body.... just a suggestion :) I take a day or two and prepare dozens of joints at one sitting

[@batteriesnotrequiredtoysth7271]

the tool he was using is called a vice grip

[@OffGridArtist]

That is a great suggestion! I’ll try that next time thank you 😍

[@lupitaalvarado4744]

Love it!! ❤

[@OffGridArtist]

Awesome thanks for watching and commenting 🥰🙏❤️

[@TheThoress]

thank you so very much for this fantastic video

[@OffGridArtist]

No worries at all! Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@cherylb7761]

Enjoyed watching your beautiful bear come to life. Thank you for sharing your pattern… how to’s and tips… all will be very helpful for me with the process.

[@OffGridArtist]

Thanks for watching! Goodluck with your own bear 😍

[@lilianabreu7154]

Lindo!!! Vou fazer!!

[@OffGridArtist]

Thanks for watching and commenting🥰😁

[@alexrochet5446]

Love it. Thanks for the patterns, i just made one and it looks amazing 😍

[@OffGridArtist]

My pleasure make sure you tag me on Instagram @off_grid_artist ! I’d love to see 😁😁

[@user-dp3mf5mb7z]

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[@cheekyllamacreations]

Such a great video. Thank you for the pattern. I’ve always wondered how the seperate muzzle was done. Your bear is gorgeous 😊

[@OffGridArtist]

Thanks so much! It really does all come down to the sculpting (the threads you pull through the head to give it character) I sold this bear, I wasn’t intending on it but a very cute old man came into my shop wearing pyjamas and he wanted it for his wife. Soon I’ll have time for another!

[@cheekyllamacreations]

@@OffGridArtist Aaaw how sweet is that?! 😄

[@maycreative]

Hi, could you please provide some info about which thread & needles you use? Thanks for the pattern- looks really cute, I'm looking forward to trying this out!

[@OffGridArtist]

Hi I have access to my in laws sewing collection and a lot of the things I use are in the cupboard and quite old, so when I was in spotlight today I asked and they said it was ‘top thread’ or upholstery thread which is very strong, and then whatever needle you can fit that through doesn’t need to be large for the hand stitching. You will only need a large needle (approx 3 inches long) for the face. Goodluck and thanks for watching 😁🥰

[@becchessari1]

I use dental floss to sew my bears :) I find this is super strong ;)

[@mrsprice7256]

Thank you so much,very he’ll and a great pattern.I’ve never made a bear before and this was really helpful 😊 I made a few mistakes but managed to put a cute bear together from an old blanket

[@OffGridArtist]

Oh that’s wonderful 😍 that’s great to hear. The more you do the easier it gets. I can’t wait to make more I’ve given away or sold all my bears but I’d like to have at least one 😍

[@SailingGirlx]

🐻🐻 so cute

[@OffGridArtist]

Naw thanks Sailing Girl ❤️

[@paulamashiter4255]

Thank you for your detailed tutorial , it really helps . I’ve made a few myself by machine , next time I might try hand sewing one . 12:41 😊 I’m also going to try your pattern.

[@OffGridArtist]

Goodluck, yes much easier by hand even though it takes much longer! Try the easy head pattern if you’re unsure of the head sculpting it can get a bit hard to make look perfect 😍 would love a picture when you’re done you can always contact me on Insta @off_grid_artist

[@audreypare7137]

Where did she say to.get the pattern free please . I couldn't understand. Thanks❤

[@OffGridArtist]

@@audreypare7137 hi Audrey you can find it on my website www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com/crafting-tutorials/free-patterns/

[@karenspeedy4812]

Thank you for your Arthur teddy bear, what a sweet thing to share. I have a bear that my husband gave me some 15 years or more ago, he is made from rabbit fur and now the fur is rotting away. I am looking to make him a new body around the old stuffing, so was wondering how tall Arthur is when finished? I am hoping I can adjust to fit if necessary. Thank you in advance, Karen

[@OffGridArtist]

Hi Karen, my pleasure and I hope you’re able to fix him. I’ve never seen a rabbit skin teddy. Sounds amazing. I’ve just measured the pattern flat is 26.5cm however when it’s stuffed that will get shorter as it’ll become round. Unfortunately I don’t have a made bear here with me but I will be making one early this year as I love doing them so much! Feel free to connect on instagram @off_grid_artist

[@karenspeedy4812]

I will try to send you a photo before I dismantle him, I won't do that until I feel confident I can "fix" him, he is a lovely bear, I should have named him, but Haven't.@@OffGridArtist

[@AriDimitris]

I tried to make the dog from Simplicity 8044. I seem to have messed up the darts on the underside so now i dont know how to sew that correctly and then to sew the two sides together and then the front and back together. I can send photos or a short video if you give me a way to send it.

[@OffGridArtist]

Happy to try to help. I’m not familiar with the pattern but I’ll try 😁 message me on instagram - @off_grid_artist

[@user-be3yy5wt8t]

I love small teddy bears Because they are cute Then the normal size teddy bear

[@OffGridArtist]

I love small ones too! Did you see my video on how to shrink patterns?

[@AndrewLock]

I make fluffy bears too. Each one is different I love making them. But what gets me is the fluff it goes everywhere, I wear a mask as in the past it has given me a really bad chest. Good luck in ur bear-making.

[@OffGridArtist]

Thank you 🙏 good luck with yours too! The fur can get everywhere 🫣😅 I often stitch in bed because it’s the only time I get at the moment. Sorry to hear it gives you a bad chest x

[@rhondaverma6358]

Hello. First, thank you sooooo much for posting this!!! I wanted to ask you regarding what thread you are using for this. Thank you.

[@OffGridArtist]

Hi Rhonda, my pleasure. I use something called top thread or you could use upholstery thread. It needs to be so strong you can hardly break it when you pull it. Most general thread breaks very easy under pressure. I find strong thread is important because you don’t want to be worried your bears can’t withstand very enthusiastic cuddles. 🥰

[@AriDimitris]

Your bears are GORGEOUS!!! How did you make your patterns?

[@OffGridArtist]

Thanks so much 😍😍 just practice, experience and tweaking. I’m going to make another one very soon! Can’t wait 😍

[@AriDimitris]

@@OffGridArtist can you make a border collie?!?! I'll be your favorite viewer!

[@AriDimitris]

@@OffGridArtist I found your video when I was looking for instructions on making the simplicity 8044 dog/bear/rabbit. It was the first stuffed animal pattern I ever bought. I bought it a few years ago but never made it yet, because I am always distracted by making fleece socks, hats, masks, and crocheting afghans and other items. I want to start simply and make my first sewing machine animal (I have made animals before by hand or crochet only and never from a purchased pattern with tabs and intricate details) by using a 100 TC white sheet. Then I'll move up to patterned fabric, then fleece, then pile. But could you please mention, maybe I just missed it, which needles and settings to use for the different fabrics? I am sooooooo impressed by your bears!!! I watched many videos and yours have the most beautiful faces of any! Please recommend how to choose the eyes and noses too. I looked up many online last night and they all come from China so I can't examine them before purchasing a set. Thank you!!! PS I'd also like to make some stuffed nudibranchs. If you don't know what they are, add me on Facebook (Ariane Dimitris) and look through my albums...the tiny, colorful, beautiful sea slugs. Then maybe I can return the inspiration. 😸🐬 Do you have any videos on making patterns?

[@AriDimitris]

​@@OffGridArtistwhat size eyes did you use? 8mm, 10mm?

[@OffGridArtist]

Can’t remember exactly right now but maybe larger. Play around with what you think as the eyes give so much character. Try holding buttons up of different sizes and see what you like best.

[@berniecorner8026]

At last a clear and precise video I can follow. Absolutely ardour this bear. Unfortunately I cannot find your website to get the pattern Could you help please?

[@OffGridArtist]

Oh thank you! I put a lot of effort into trying to make the tutorials useful 🥰 I have a new head pattern so if it’s your first try use the new head with the pattern. You’ll find everything you need at www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com In the craft section click on free patterns its all there 😁 Goodluck and thanks for watching!

[@berniecorner8026]

Thank you so much Your video has given me the confidence to give it a go. Watch this space ….

[@georgianaleung6717]

Hi, I would like to know your website for the pattern . I could not hear well from your video 😂

[@beejay1920]

I love this bear! How much fabric do I need to make one exactly like him? What size joints did you use, and what size eyes? Thanks in advance 🙂

[@OffGridArtist]

I’m just guessing here as I don’t have them in front of me but the joints were about 30mm, the eyes about 14mm and the fur I can usually make a bear with 1/4 of a metre, that’s a long roll though so if you span your hands out as far as you can squared that’s about right for the full-size bear 😁 1metre squared should do it! I always buy a little more though incase there’s a problem. Thanks for watching and I’d love to see your bear when he’s finished 🥰 tag me on Insta @off_grid_artist

[@beejay1920]

@@OffGridArtist thankyou so much for the information.

[@user-vb3xs5ml8k]

Hi . Your bear is wonderful. I would like to make one but I can't find the pattern on your website. I have looked under all the headings. Thank you so much in advance.

[@OffGridArtist]

Oh thank you, I hope you enjoy making yours! On the website www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com hit the crafting tutorials tab in the main menu drop down then scroll down through the buttons until you see free patterns which is third from the bottom. www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com/crafting-tutorials/free-patterns/

[@georgianaleung6717]

I just read your comments and got it … thanks a lot for the sharing … will try to do my first bear 🎉🎉

[@georgianaleung6717]

One more thing … how much fabric should I buy for one bear ? My first time no experience 😂😂… thanks thanks 🙏🏻

[@maycreative]

Hi, again! May I ask where you locate the centre of the neck joint in relation to the join under the mouth? I’ve had one assembly which didn’t go to plan!

[@OffGridArtist]

I think I just wing it. When you sew all the open sides of the head together, that naturally finds the middle then when you make a hole in the top of his neck it’s guessing where the middle might be, sometimes they have their heads slightly cocked to the side which I don’t mind as it gives them character. I usually aim for the seam but careful not to damage the stitches otherwise that would be terrible! You can always try once, stuff him afterwards and double check before sewing up his back. :) goodluck! I hope this helps!

[@DebraCruttenden]

hi what i am confused about sorry is the teddy bears arms, does the outside left arm cut out go with the inside right arm? cause the outside left arm pattern shape doesnt fit into the left arm shape but fits in the inside of the right arm shape am i missing something sorry

[@OffGridArtist]

No that was my left brain working against my right 😂 at least all the right pieces are there 😂

[@becchessari1]

Hey hun I’ve just started making this bear and I was just wondering what size clothes I would need to make for it ? Would 45cm be an accurate size ?

[@OffGridArtist]

Hey thanks for watching! I don’t actually have any handy to measure but that sounds quite a good guess. I would love to see pictures of your bear 😁🥰 feel free to tag me on Instagram @off_grid_artist

[@stevenfutz9217]

I am looking for the off grid artist who sent me the sewing pattern for jointed teddy bear Arthur! I would lilke to see a finnished bear (Arthur)

[@OffGridArtist]

Hi Steven that’s me. These are both Arthur’s just different fur and pulling around the faces 😁 on my website there’s an easier face if you are a beginner now. Www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com. You can go to the free pattern section and download it :)

[@TheresaGutshall]

I made a teddy from your pattern. Wish I was able to post a picture of him

[@OffGridArtist]

Naw I’d love to see! Share it with me on Instagram, I’m @off_grid_artist

[@maxmad1595]

Im going to make a teddy bear from your pattern but i will use easier head pattern that you provided. So then don't i have to make nose and the mouth part? Only three peices are enough?(two head peices and one head gusset) if you respond i will be super happy!

[@OffGridArtist]

Yes that’s correct! The easier head pattern only has three sections and doesn’t require as much sculpting (where you put threads everywhere through the head and pull tight) it’s a very nice shape already. See my Instagram for a picture of my latest bear @off_grid_artist 😁

[@abukerman8524]

How could i get eyes and nose i am a beginner(novice)

[@OffGridArtist]

Hi thanks for watching 😍 you can either buy them from a craft supply shop, or somewhere like eBay. Or you can make them yourself. I was really happy to make a video on how to make your own nose using polymer clay as I thought it was a much nicer result than the bought ones. You can find that video in my KZbin also :) good luck!

[@hannahshiffman7390]

Any chance you have anything for an armored bear? I'm working on a Cosplay of Vex'ahlia from the Critical Roll podcasts and the show Legends of Vox Machina. I'm not sure if you're familiar with that, but she has a pet armored Grizzly named Trinket and I can't find a decent pattern for an armored bear anywhere!

[@OffGridArtist]

Hi Hannah, I hadn’t seen that before but after googling it what I would probably do is buy the ikea bear and then buy some pleather from a material shop and make the armour which would be fairly simple. He’s $50 and kinda overweight and I don’t know how realistic you’re aiming for but he would be pretty cute. Making a real looking grizzly would take quite a bit of effort and trail and error. I’ve never tried and unfortunately until I get this boat on the water I don’t have a lot of spare time. Goodluck and I hope you find a solution you’re happy with 😁. Angela

[@veraguest3962]

where do I go for free pattern?

[@OffGridArtist]

Under the craft section at www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com. Have fun!

[@giginoel]

Can I use faux suede?

[@giginoel]

Thank you for this video and the pattern! I can finally learn

[@OffGridArtist]

I think it would be very difficult to turn out. It depends how flexible and stretchy the faux suede is. The best thing about the fur is it’s very flexible and when turned out hides the join. You won’t get that with suede. But if you don’t mind seeing the joins go for it 😁 no rules with crafting.

[@OffGridArtist]

Happy to share, good luck!

[@heathermacdonald7242]

Where can I get this free bear pattern?

[@OffGridArtist]

It’s on my website at www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com - go to craft tutorials, then to free patterns. Goodluck!

[@w4ntsm0r3]

The link to the pattern is not working? Are you still offering it?

[@OffGridArtist]

Yes definitely still offering it :) try typing in www.thesailinggoldsmiths.com then press craft tutorials then free patterns. I’ll check the link now thanks for letting me know! I’ll be adding many more patterns so feel free to keep checking back over the following years 😁

[@OffGridArtist]

The link in the description should be fixed now. :)

[@paulamashiter4255]

Why not use a sewing machine ?

[@OffGridArtist]

My partner said the same thing and when he made his he used a sewing machine. It looked very hard, the long furs were getting everywhere and there was no control. I feel when I hand stitch I get a way better finish and I enjoy every stitch.