Making and Dressing Traditional Teddy Bears
To dress or not to dress? This is an ever-present debate between contemporary and traditional teddy-bear fanciers. British manufacturers and authors Brian and Donna Gibbs give readers the choice of six different well-loved forms--for instance, with mohair fur, wooden joints, glass eyes, stuffed with wool--all cavorting in costumes or not. All steps are illustrated in enough detail even for beginners. The clothes reflect global influences: a kimono-clad girl bear, a Russian princess, a Swiss maid and mister, and charming accoutrements (rucksacks and rocking chairs) to set the stage. More than just "bear" necessities.Barbara JacobsCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved