How to sew a lovely keepsake bear

Materials

• 1/2 yard of fabric
• 1/4 yard of contrasting fabric
• Embroidery floss
• Stuffing
• Sewing machine

Instructions

Step1

Cut out the bear's body and head from the fabric. The body should be two rectangles, each measuring 6 inches by 8 inches. The head should be one rectangle, measuring 4 inches by 6 inches.

Step 2

Sew the body and head pieces together, leaving a small opening at the bottom of the body for stuffing.

Step 3

Turn the bear right side out and stuff it with stuffing. Sew the opening closed.

Step 4

Cut out four circles from the contrasting fabric for the bear's eyes and nose. Sew the circles to the bear's face.

Step 5

Using embroidery floss, stitch a mouth and whiskers on the bear.

Step 6

Add any other desired details, such as a bow or collar.

Your keepsake bear is now complete! Enjoy!