Small Bear Kits
All kits include the Patterns, Instructions, relevant Fabric, Beads (for eyes), Black Silk Thread (for nose) and Cotter Pin Joint (where applicable).
Generally you will only need to provide needle, thread and toy filling as reqd.
*** New for 2011 *** Launched at the Miniatura show, NEC, Birmingham ***
"Rabbit"
Approx. 40mm tall (1 5/8") £6.20 including UK Post + Packing.
This small ultrasuede Rabbit, with seperate paw pads, footpads and ear inners. With a silk thread nose and thread jointed arms and legs will require sewing and dexterity skills to complete but is a very cute creature that you will be proud to have made. Currently only available in white with pink inserts.
"Norvelle"
Approx. 44mm. tall (1¾ inch). £6.20 including UK Post + Packing.
This kit was designed with the complete beginner in mind. An easy Bear to make with a simple pattern. All you will need is needle, thread, some toy filling and a little time to complete this little charmer. He is made of English plush fabric, with thread joint arms and legs and is available in a range of colours. (see below).
Reviewed by the Teddy Bear Scene magazine as "the ultimate beginners kit"
"Tubby"
Approx. 7cm. tall (2¾ inch). £6.20 including UK Post + Packing.
"Tubby " is a 2 colour Bear with a cotter pin jointed head and thread joint arms and legs. Made from English plush fabric. Some skill will be required to make this little chap. Available in a range of colours. (see below).
Can be sent as a single colour Bear if requested.
Fabric colours for "Norvelle" and "Tubby".
Beige - Dark Beige - Sky Blue - Medium Blue - Strawberry - Burgundy - Pale Green - Medium Green - Dark Green - Gold -
(colours are, of course, subject to availability so please state second choice - just in case)
Novelle in Strawberry
"Jane"
Approx. 50mm tall (2 inch). £9.20 including UK Post + Packing.
Jane was launched at the Bears 'n' Dolls Show, Birmingham UK on 16 Nov. '03 and is the named after a friend of mine.
Being a smaller Bear she will be a little more of a challenge for those who are progressing with their Bear making or are already more skilled. The kit also includes the pattern and fabrics for her dress and knickers
This kit is only available in the colour shown.
"Hamish"
approx. 25mm tall (1 inch). £6.20 including UK Post + Packing
This is an ultrasuede, 4 thread joint, fairly simple Bear that will require some skill and dexterity to complete. He is available in the following colours
Sand - Pale Sand - Beige - Dark Beige - Chestnut Brown - Brown.
"Courtney"
approx. 30 mm tall £6.20 including UK Post + Packing.
This is a 5 thread joint, ultrasuede, Bear kit that will require some skill and dexterity to complete. He is available in the following colours
Sand - Pale Sand - Beige - Dark Beige - Chestnut Brown - Brown.
"Travis"
approx. 1 inch tall (25mm). £6.20 including UK Post + Packing.
Travis the Elephant only comes in grey or pink ultrasuede.
There is enough in the kit to make two ele's and the pattern has both the up-turned and the down-turned trunk versions.
He is ideal for beginners who have only basic sewing skills and good dexterity.
"Vincent"
approx. 60mm tall (2 3/8 inches) £6.20 inc. UK Post + Packing
Vincent is a traditional style Bear. Made from English plush fabric with onyx bead eyes. He is a thread jointed Bear (who can be made up as a cotter-pin jointed Bear if you have the knowledge of how to do so).
As he has small parts and separate foot and paw pads he will only really be useful for those among you who have already made small Bears before and have good dexterity.
He is available in a choice of colour from Gold, Beige and Dark Beige.
Cloth Doll Kits
Are you wanting to make and dress your own 12th scale Dolls House family?
This new range is of a Family of cloth doll kits are designed in 12th scale sizes especially for the Dolls House hobbyist.
They are a traditional style of cloth doll but made to my own design.
Each kit contains the pattern, instructions, non-fray fabric as well as any required beads, (for eyes), pipe cleaners, (for armatures) etc.
Also included is a free starter clothing pattern but there will be plenty of scope for you to be as adventurous as you wish as you will be able to dress them using most 12th scale clothing patterns, in any Period or style, or for you to crochet or knit items for them.
They do not include any wigging as there are so many ways of doing hair and so many colours and styles available from many good suppliers. Hair can be made from cotton, wool, viscose etc.
They are not for the complete beginner but should be fine for anyone who has reasonable sewing skills and are fairly dextrous so will be an enjoyable project.
"James"
Suitable as a Man in 12th Scale.
approx. 5¾ inch (14.6 cm.) tall. £11.20 inc. UK Post + Packing.
James is a rag doll of a traditional style and will require good dexterity combined with previous sewing skills to make - but will be a great project for an established seamstress.
He also comes with a free clothing pattern to get you started with his wardrobe, and so he won't be naked for too long.
Only available in the colour shown.
"Judith"
Suitable as a Woman in 12th Scale.
approx. 5¼ inch (13.3 cm.) tall. £11.20 inc. UK Post + Packing.
Judith is a rag doll of a traditional style and will require good dexterity combined with previous sewing skills to make - but will be a great project for an established seamstress.
She also comes with a free dress pattern to get you started with her wardrobe, and so she isn't naked for too long.
Only available in the colour shown.
"Albert"
Suitable as a Boy in 12th Scale.
approx. 3¾ inch ( 9.5 cm.) tall. £7.20 inc. UK Post + Packing.
Albert is a rag doll of a traditional style and will require good dexterity combined with previous sewing skills to make - but will be a great project for an established seamstress.
He also comes with a free clothing pattern to get you started with his wardrobe, and so he won't be naked for too long.
Only available in the colour shown.
"Victoria"
Suitable as a Girl in 12th Scale
approx. 3¼ inch (8.5 cm.) tall. £7.20 inc. UK Post + Packing
Victoria is a rag doll of a traditional style and will require good dexterity combined with previous sewing skills to make - but will be a great project for an established seamstress.
She also comes with a free dress pattern to get you started with her wardrobe, and so she isn't naked for too long.
Only available in the colour shown.
"Toddler"
Suitable as a Boy, or Girl, Toddler in 12th Scale
approx. 21/8 inch (55mm.) tall. £6.20 inc. UK Post + Packing.
Toddler is a rag doll of a traditional style and will require good dexterity combined with previous sewing skills to make - but will be a great project for an established seamstress.
Also comes with a free dress pattern to get you started with his/her wardrobe, and so won't naked for too long.
Only available in the colour shown.
"Elizabeth"
She is the ideal sized Dolly for my Victoria Doll.
approx. 2 inch (50mm) tall £6.20 inc. UK Post + Packing
Elizabeth is a small rag dolly of a traditional style. She will require good dexterity combined with previous sewing skills to make but for the established seamstress will be a great project to do.
She also comes with a free dress pattern to get you started.
Only available in the colour shown.
Here is a picture of "Victoria" the Doll with "Elizabeth" her Dolly who are wearing dresses made with the free patterns that are included in the kits.
Post and Packing within the UK is already included in the price.
I will happily send overseas and Post and Packing will only be charged at cost prices.
Please email if you are wanting to order from overseas so I can find the postage cost for you.
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