Mr. Ted

A simple, scrumptious plush Teddy.

Posted by Claire - Craft Schmaft

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Here's a free little teddy tutorial and plush pattern that I made for the boys. They loved it. So much, in fact, that Mr. Teds were bestowed the ultimate honor of super hero capes.

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Black and Grey Perle Cotton or Floss
  • Floss or Perle Cotton Black and light gray
  • 3 in Felt Fawn or Pale Gray

Steps (10 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Gather all of your materials - I used linen fabric but you can use any non-stretch, natural fabric like quilting cotton, wool, tweed or canvas.

  2. 2

    Cut out all of your pieces using the attached Mr Ted Pattern Pieces.

  3. 3

    Attach the nose to the snout using running stitch. Mark in pencil or chalk your mouth then embroider using backstitch.

    If you really want to cheat (and I'm all for a shortcut!!) you could just use a permanent marker to draw the mouth on.

    You can see my YouTube video demonstration of backstitch here:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/CraftSchmaft

  4. 4

    Pin in place and attach the finished snout to the front of the the Ted using running stitch.

    See a video demonstration of Running Stitch here:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/CraftSchmaft

  5. 5

    Stitch the eyes in place and, if desired, place a couple of little embroidery stitches at the top in the light grey floss/perle for eye effect.

  6. 6

    Place the front and back pieces of Mr Ted. right sides together. Sew an 8mm (1/4 inch) seam all the way around leaving a 5cm (2 inch) gap at the base for stuffing.

  7. 7

    Clip the corners of the curves by cutting out notches like this.

  8. 8

    Turn the ted right way out and start stuffing. Get him nice and plump with stuffing all the way up in the ears, arms and legs, massaging to smooth out any lumps and bumps.

  9. 9

    Hand stitch the stuffing opening closed using needle and regular thread.

  10. 10

    You're done! Hand it to the nearest kiddlet or keep it to snuggle up to yourself