Description

Memory bear pattern – meet Charlie bear

I have poured all my knowledge from years of keepsake making into the creation of this memory bear pattern. So this pattern mimics the look of button jointed bears, whilst being much faster to sew as the limbs are attached. The paw pads are nice and big so they not only look cute but have plenty of room to embroider names and dates on. And the ears have folds in them to add character.

Your completed memory bear will be 35cm (13 ¾”) tall from bottom to top of head and 30cm (12”) wide from side to side. If you would prefer to make your Charlie memory bear pattern button jointed there is a tutorial on this website to explain the process

This pattern includes 5 pages of description, photos of some of the more complex steps and 4 pages of pattern pieces. I share all my tips and techniques to help you create a professional standard memory bear in the photo tutorial for this pattern. It includes a photo of every stage too. Click here for the Charlie memory bear pattern tutorial

And there is a video to show you how to sew in the arms and legs HERE , there is not a video of the whole making of this pattern.

I have a Facebook group for makers of my patterns here. They are an ultra supportive community and you will find extra help to make your bear and they will love to see your completed bears too.

This memory bear sewing pattern is suitable for an intermediate level of sewer with a sewing machine. A full list of notions is given below.

This is the paper copy of Charlie Bear available for postage in the UK only. To buy the pdf copy available globally as an instant download click here. All my paper patterns are printed on recycled paper, and are posted 1st class within 1-2 business days.

Notions for your Charlie memory bear pattern:

Fabric: If you are using this pattern to make a memory bear you will need 1 medium adult short sleeve t-shirt or an equivalent amount of clothing.

Or if you are using this pattern to make a furry teddy bear you will need 1/2 m of fur fabric, ¼m contrast fabric for the paw pads and inner ears. Please note your finished bear will look plumper than the ones pictured here as the fur will add bulk.

Interfacing: 1/2m woven cotton iron on interfacing. I use this one

Eyes: 15mm craft eyes / toy safety eyes

Nose: 2 square inches of wool felt

Smile: 20 inches of embroidery floss in a colour to match the nose felt

Toy stuffing and a plastic chopstick, or something similar that is long with a blunt end, to insert the stuffing

Tracing paper: 3 square inches to trace the smile template

Plus: pins, cotton thread that matches your fabric, hand sewing needles, scissors, and pinking shears if you have them

Copyright terms & conditions

It is not permissible to make a copy of this sewing pattern except for your own use. It is not permissible to share this pattern either in person, by post or by email. It is not permissible to sell this sewing pattern or a copy of it on to another person.

It is permissible to sell an item that you have made from this pattern in small quantities – for example as keepsake bears and soft toys to sell through your in-person or online shop or at craft fairs. Please include the information that your keepsakes / soft toys are made with a pattern from Rachel Leggett at cwtchandbloom.com in online descriptions and on Instagram please tag me at @cwtch.and.bloom . It is permissible to add or remove a limited number of features to this pattern eg altering the ears / adding a tail etc, please then state in the description that your item is made with a pattern from cwtchandbloom.com with added / altered etc. If you have any queries regarding this please email me at rachel@cwtchandbloom.com