Jul 07 2008
Cutting techniques= teddy bear fur
Now I’ve learned something new…I need to cut one piece of a pattern at a time, always cutting fur from the wrong side! When I made Brittny a fake fur coat, I cut two pieces at one time and had fur flying everywhere. Oh, what a mess that made! After a bout of sneezing I had to stop and clean up the mess before I could continue.
When I cut the fur for the second bear I will make sure to trim the edges so the pile won’t get caught in the sewing machine, making it harder to sew the seams and creating more flying fur! Snipping through the material instead of trying to cut large sections. Also a very sharp scissors is necessary to get a good cut. Try not to cut the pile, only the fabric. Once you have the pieces cut, make sure you shake them out over a trash can or take the pieces outside. Shake until the fur stops flying.
Save the scraps as you might need them. You can also use them to try fancy things, such as trimming for the muzzle. Just make sure when you place the pattern on the material you have placed them in the right direction so the pile of the fur will run in the right direction. And take your time. No amount of rushing through cutting out the fur pieces will result in a nice bear.
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