Step by Step guides

A collection of 12 Bear Making patterns, & 12 Step-by-step photo guides. Build your patten collection with this beautiful range of bears.

From miniatures to mink, beginner to advanced This collection has it all!

Mink Masterclass videos

A focused video bear making workshop, in the comfort of your own home. Watch, re-wind, re-watch, whenever, wherever.  Follow along learning all the techniques to master.

I show you my top tip and bear making hacks how to make bears using all the hacks I have developed over the years making and improving my bears.

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Bundle includes the guides, the mink Masterclass videos and access to the Bare Cub Designs pattern library

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The Pattern Library

A collection of my very own patterns used to make the Bare Cub Designs available for your enjoyment!

Bear Making Members
$89.00
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Learn how to make beautiful bears mastering all the tips and tricks.

1 Snuggle

Learn to sculpt and shade eyes. Learn a special way of inserting eyes that you can do all on your own, while still getting that nice "sculpted" look, using the "Button Method" No more ugly dimples on the back of your bears head. This bear was nominated for Toby Award.

7 Blossom

An introduction to needle felting, this issues shows you the tools and gives you the felting knowledge to create a master piece, starting with a simple felted nose. Pulled paw pads are also covered in this issue.

12 Step By Step Guides

These guides include tips and techniques, tools of the trade and step by step photos showing how to master the methods that you can then use on any pattern once you know how. Learn all the techniques I use to create perfect bears without all the hassles.

2 Jester

Learn how to make miniature bears using the "Slit Jointing Method" A great way to close the arms and legs without the ladder stitching showing along the seam lines

8 Hershy

The bumper mink issue, over 150 photos showing every step from cutting out the pattern to scissor sculpting the perfect cheeks. This is like a one-to-one workshop with me, except you can look at it over and over. I believe this is one of the most important skills to master, you can create this finished look with mohair and alpaca too.

3 Alfred

Make a beautiful antique style bear, learning the ageing techniques to make your bear look

very loved. Make little overalls from a old flour or rice calico bag. The easy overall pattern can be used for any bear just reduce or enlarge the one-piece pattern. Stuffing options revealed, using the right stuffing for miniatures, larger bears and even antique options.

9 FireFly

Another miniature bear, this time with antenna and wings. Learn how to make your own.

4 Duo

Working with colour create a simple bear in 2 colours and learn how colour can work for you, blending them together with the 2 colour raised appliquedéd paw pads that are a beautiful addition to any bear.

10 Ginger

Learn the easy way to add open mouth and tongue to any bear. Another beautiful mink pattern.

Bear Making Members
$89.00
One time

Learn how to make beautiful bears mastering all the tips and tricks.

Price is $89 AUD (approx $59 US)

Please check conversion rates

5 Teddy

The first bear to use mink, as an insert muzzle, not only do you get to work with mink, but this pattern can be made from any fur and alpaca or mohair to create fluffy cheeks.

11 Zhu Zhu

Time for a challenge, try a 40 + piece pattern, including the double jointed neck that allows bears to look up to the stars and down to form many poses. Add an optional open mouth, appliquéd paw pads. This pattern makes a beautiful panda or sun bear. The perfect realistic award winning bear pattern.

6 Bridget the bunny

Create a sweet faced bunny with long ears and soften the look by using flannel for the inner ears and paw pads. Learn how to make your own bendy limbs for a fraction of the price of the ones you can buy, allowing your bears and bunnies to bend arms and legs for posing

12 Tiger Lilly

By popular demand another mink pattern, This bear was featured on the cover of Teddy Bear Review (US) and on the cover of Bear Basics and Beyond (by Helen Gleeson) and nominated for Golden Teddy awards. This issue shows how to add the eye accents and dark fur patches under the eyes. Make your very own famous Tiger Lilly Bear.

Mink Masterclass Video course

The Mink Masterclass is created so you can watch as I create a bear from start to finish and learn along the way. There is over 4 hours of video, broken down into easy to watch bite sized chunks to fit into any busy lifestyle. Watch on the go or at home enjoying a creative weekend workshop in the comfort of your home. The overview of the course is listed below

Mink Masterclass Preparation

Introduction - Before we begin

4:55 minutes

What you’ll need - Tools and Supplies

4:08 minutes

3 x Bare Cub Design Patterns for you to use

1:52 minutes

Mink Masterclass Sewing the Bear

Fur - Garment deconstruction Trace, Line and Cut

19:56 minutes

Sewing the bear - Backstitch

10:44 minutes

Mink Masterclass - Using the slit jointing method

Slit jointing method - slit and turn the limbs

8:12 minutes

Slit jointing method - stuffing the limbs

9:48 minutes

Slit jointing method - Jointing the limbs

18:37 minutes

Mink Masterclass - Creating the head - with loads of trimming along the way!

Head - Stuffing

9:17 minutes

Head - First trim

13.31 minutes

Head - insert eyes with button method 1/2

25:08 minutes

Head - insert eyes with button method 2/2

25:14 minutes

Head - sewing the mouth

10:53 minutes

Head - turning the ears

5:43 minutes

Head - Making the Clay Nose

4:43 minutes

Head - Finishing the face - Trimming the Face and adding colour

8:56 minutes

Head - Finishing the face - nose and panda patches

6:26 minutes

Head - Finishing the face - attach the nose and ears

23:37 minutes

Mink Masterclass - Finishing your bear!

Head - Joint the head

26:04 minutes

Head - the final trim - of course

7:27 minutes

Bear Making Members
$89.00
One time

Learn how to make beautiful bears mastering all the tips and tricks.

Price is $89 AUD (approx $59 US)

Please check conversion rates

Access the Bare Cub Designs Pattern Library

Bear Making Members
$89.00
One time

Learn how to make beautiful bears mastering all the tips and tricks.

Price is $89 AUD (approx $59 US)

Please check conversion rates


Free - 3 day Mini Bear Mastery Course


Day 1 - Bear Making Kit

First lets review and upgrade your bear making kit so you will love using it. Be ready to get sewing in and instant and pack up in no time.

9:59 minutes

DIY Stuffing Bag

No I know it’s no Chanel, but it’s a long way from a plastic bag. Make your own bag and you’ll enjoy stuffing your bears from it for years to come.

DIY Pin Cushion

This is the one product I cant live without. I even made one myself. You can find these online if you hunt around, but I’ll show you how t make your own.

DIY Mood Board

A great way to store your bulk joints, eyes etc. Learn how to create these beautiful storage and note boards to organize your sewing space.

Day 2 - Patterns and storage

Watch as I show you how to create your own templates and store our patterns so they are always ready to use. To get you started you will be able to download your own Bare Cub Design pattern.

4.03 minutes


Day 3- Perfect Clay Noses

Ever taken the time to make a bear only to be let down by an uneven nose? Watch as I make a clay nose. Then make your very own. The best psrt, if it’s not perfect - dont use it.

7:08 minutes

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Bear Making Members
$89.00
One time

Learn how to make beautiful bears mastering all the tips and tricks.

Price is $89 AUD (approx $59 US)

Please check conversion rates

Bundle includes the guides, the mink Masterclass videos and access to the Bare Cub Designs pattern library