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.
Includes miniatures, antiques, mink and more.
Beginner to advanced, tools and materials covered.
This collection has it all!
Mink Masterclass videos
A video focused bear making workshop, in the comfort of your own home. Watch and re-watch, whenever, wherever. Follow along learning all the techniques as we create a bear together from start to finish.
I show you my top tips and all the hacks along the way I have developed over the years making and improving my bears. - it’s the tricks that make it easy and enjoyable.
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$89 AUD (approx $59 US)
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The Pattern Library
Here I share my very own patterns I use to make cubs available for adoption.
Now available for your own enjoyment!
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.
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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 in 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
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Access the Bare Cub Designs Pattern Library
Access the Bare Cub Designs pattern Library, These are the patterns I use to create the bear collections, along with some others you may not have seen for a while. Enjoy making these cubs for your very own usign all the skills you have learnt from the guides and the video Masterclass.
Learn how to make beautiful bears mastering all the tips and tricks.
Price is $89 AUD (approx $59 US)
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Free 3 day Mini Bear Mastery Course
Want to start for Free? Enjoy the mini course below.
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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Learn how to make beautiful bears mastering all the tips and tricks.
Price is $89 AUD (approx $59 US)
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Bundle includes the guides, the mink Masterclass videos and access to the Bare Cub Designs pattern library
