Thursday, August 8, 2013

Adorable Bears Made From Loved Ones Clothing

By Nita McKinney


Teddies are considered cuddly and simply irresistible. They are as well universally loved by kids or girls. The outside seems so perfect you forget the feeling of stress from school, work or both. But, try to think of the inside part of the bears made from loved ones clothing. You might come up with the thought of fabrics arranged inside.

Teddies remain to be the best presents whenever there are birthdays or even valentines day and are well decorated as well in houses especially rooms for the kids. They can be created with any type of material you can think of. A recycled clothing can be or a cotton or anything. You just really have to be creative enough.

Many of the early pads were cut out of felt, a non-woven textile mainly produced by matting or pressing fibers together. It can be of wool or other synthetic fibers such as acrylic. They can also be formed out of suede which is a type of leather commonly used for jackets, shirts or other items. But, these are considered expensive materials for a simple toy.

A cheap substitute has been used however called rexine. This is from oil cloth but it is subject to damage. A natural leather or velveteen were also used sometimes. Currently, pads are formed from plush either integrated in the limbs or inserts with various color. People considered using easy to wash synthetics nowadays.

The stuffing is an essential part of a bear and must be formed creatively. This is usually of wood wool. This practice lasted for several years now. However in 1918, a kind of tree which produced seed pods was used. It is called kapok and it has a soft fiber from its seeds. Another type of stuffing too was created like the cheaper one which was made from stocking or any type of clothing.

Their irresistible eyes were usually made from buttons of any wooden shoes. A rather classy is its glass eye which was also available during those times. These eyes were created from the blown glasses of Germany. They however practiced the easiest way which was the painting of the eyes.

A small metal hook were also used as substitute for their eyes but after the war, regulations were given leading to the usage of plastic eyes common nowadays. The cute noses of the teddies were considered to be the most difficult feature to make during those times. These were made of plastic and leather which made them complex to make. Embroidered noses were soon practiced and the most commonly used recently.

Their impressive mouths are mostly hand stitched. They are made and designed with a line. They are then stitched in a V form but the letter is an upside down. So, it is really interesting. Changing the usual shape to any can also alter the emotion portrayed by the bear from an authentic one to a more speculative feeling.

Lastly are their squeakers and growlers which were tied to them. A tilt growler is mostly used in the whole world and is believed to give a real teddy voice. This is mostly with cardboard tubes. Bears are now practically formed in any way including bears made from loved ones clothing. This design can really help you save for the best.




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