Nose: Your teddy bear nose size should be about 15-40 mm, depending on the size of the bear. Available noses are pretty standard in terms of style. 
Paw pads: Suede works best for teddy bear paws, but pebble fabrics and rawhide fabrics are also sturdy and well designed. 
Teddy bear clothing: T-shirts with cute sayings, hoodies, tutus, skirts, sportswear, cheerleader outfits, jeans and nightwear are just some of your options.
Tools: It is best to invest in a teddy bear making toolkit which includes all the tools you will need.
 

Teddy bear making accessories

Accessories make your teddy bear super adorable and you can use them to personalise your bear, based on who you plan to gift it to. Our favourites include shoes or booties, hats, sunglasses and miniature luggage.

Tips & tricks for DIY bears

Making teddy bears is fun, but it needs patience and practice. Start by choosing an easy pattern. There are plenty of free teddy bear patterns available on the Internet or you can buy a book of teddy bear patterns. You'll need to divide your bear into component pieces, sew all the individual pieces, stuff them, clip all seams, sew the pieces together as per instructions, attach ears, eyes and the nose, and then experiment with accessories. All this is easier written than done, so we suggest buying a beginner's guide to making teddy bears. Use the guide until you feel confident enough to experiment on your own.