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Swimming Teddies Toy Sewing Pattern
Swimming Teddies Toy Sewing Pattern
Swimming Teddies Toy Sewing Pattern
Swimming Teddies Toy Sewing Pattern
Swimming Teddies Toy Sewing Pattern
Swimming Teddies Toy Sewing Pattern

Swimming Teddies Toy Sewing Pattern

Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Jersey

Designer
Designer
Amanda Walker
Techniques
Techniques

Toymaking

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
Download
Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Jersey

Designer
Designer
Amanda Walker
Techniques
Techniques

Toymaking

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
Download

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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.

About this pattern

These retro-style teddy bears, complete with jolly rubber rings, are simple to make, but pack plenty of charm!

Perch these two delightful characters on a bookshelf to add a nautical theme to a child’s bedroom, or give them both as a gift to a little one braving the swimming pool for the very first time. What are you waiting for? Take a deep breath and dive in!

Essentials

  • Fabric, cotton jersey: cream, blue, orange, blue stripe, orange stripe
  • Felt, beige
  • Toy eyes, 10mm, two
  • Toy nose, one
  • Fusible webbing
  • Fusible interfacing
  • Wadding
  • Toy filling

    Top sewing tip

    If you’re gifting to little paddlers, switch the eyes and nose to embroidered features.

    Meet the designer

    Ever since gaining her Diploma in Fashion, our talented designer Amanda Walker has been glued to her sewing machine, creating one-off wedding dresses and bespoke home furnishings, as well as crafting toy prototypes for iconic global brands such as Mattel.

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    Safety disclaimer

    Projects and toys with small parts are not suitable for children under three years of age. Ensure all elements included in the sewing process are sewn on securely, including eyes, buttons and embellishments. If in doubt, please omit them. Never leave your child unattended with toys or projects.

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