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Teddy Roosevelt

Theodore Teddy Roosevelt – Badlands BIG GAME WEST DAKOTA HUNTING BEARS DEER Bear $16.00

P4056 Teddy Roosevelt postcard Elephant, AS of YORE $60.00

Little Teddy Roosevelt Learns About Courage (American Virtues for .. – Hardcover $4.98

President Teddy Roosevelt Quote Zebra Flower Gilt Embossed c1910 Postcard $4.79

Teddy Roosevelt Coyote Hunting w Jack Abernathy $24.99

GREAT MOMENTS IN HISTORY (DVD) TEDDY ROOSEVELT $3.95

TEDDY ROOSEVELT COMMEMORATIVE $20.00 COIN 20 GRAMS .999 Proof Silver $22.50

TAFT & ROOSEVELT POLITICAL BILLY POSSUM TEDDY BEAR (GOOD BYE TEDDY) 1909 $8.50

Press Photo Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt $13.88

Rough Rider Teddy Roosevelt Large Heavy Bowie Knife NIB $26.09

STEIFF “TEDDY ROOSEVELT AND CUB” EAN 665615 MOHAIR CLIFFORD BERRYMAN BEAR W/CUB $525.00

Artist Teddy ROOSEVELT BEAR Co pink mohair 6″ Limitd Ed $82.80

Alice Blue Gown Teddy Roosevelts Roosevelt’s Daughter 1920s Print Arthur Garret $44.00

Vntage poster of vintage President Teddy Roosevelt, 26th President of the USA $0.99

AVON Theodore Roosevelt Teddy Tai Winds Aftershave Almost Full Bust Bottle & Box $4.99

VINTAGE 1904 RHEBUS “ROSE” VELT CAMPAIGN PIN TEDDY ROOSEVELT PICTURE $19.99

VINTAGE EARLY 1900′S TEDDY BEAR CLOTHING BUTTON CIRCA TEDDY ROOSEVELT $9.99

Canada Pictorial 1907 Good Posture Teddy Roosevelt – Russian Workers $14.95

KNUTE ROCKNE-ALL AMERICAN – RONALD REAGAN Notre Dame + Teddy Roosevelt short $4.99

* Theodore Teddy Roosevelt picture pinback button pin $13.21

* Theodore Teddy Roosevelt picture pinback button pin $16.50

* Theodore Teddy Roosevelt picture pinback button pin $17.00

rare~TEDDY ROOSEVELT FAIRBANKS PIN Button Pinback 1904 Parker President Campaign $48.11

* I Am For Theodore Teddy Roosevelt picture pinback button pin $17.50

Edison Blue Amberol Cylinder No. 3709 Teddy Roosevelt $67.66

* Theodore Teddy Roosevelt picture pinback button pin $9.53

* Theodore Teddy Roosevelt picture pinback button pin $45.13

* Theodore Teddy Roosevelt picture pinback button pin $18.18

Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt – Actual Footage on DVD! $3.99

FIRST & MAIN 100TH BIRTHDAY TEDDY ROOSEVELT COLLECTORS BEAR $12.00

THE TEDDY BEAR MEN: Theodore Roosevelt & Clifford Berryman – Collectibles Guide $5.95

1 1/4″ My Hat is in the Ring Teddy Roosevelt Political $306.98

Lot of 2 1957 Topps ”Who am I” cards Teddy Roosevelt & Daniel Boone. $2.99

Teddy Book – Roosevelt and the Old Guard J. Hampton Moore 1st. Edition 1925 $14.95

Teddy Roosevelt book 1910 free shipping $15.00

1910 PC: Teddy Roosevelt Log Cabin-Medora, North Dakota $9.99

President Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Quote 8 x 10 Photo Picture #s1 $4.99

President Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Quote 8 x 10 Photo Picture #h1 $4.99

President Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Quote 8 x 10 Photo Picture #p1 $4.99

THE INDOMITABLE TEDDY ROOSEVELT documentary VHS $6.48

American Hunter Jan 2009 CVA Accura Teddy Roosevelt $4.95

President Teddy Roosevelt & Pioneer Pilot Archibald Hoxsey – died 1910 P604 $50.00

The Teddy Bear Men: Theodore Roosevelt and Clifford Be $6.95

ALTON B. PARKER Collectors Reference Guide Vs Teddy Roosevelt c1971 $3.05

SCHRADE AMERICAN LEGENDS TEDDY ROOSEVELT STAG KNIFE SET $299.99

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt 1901 26th President U.S.A 1909 Commemorative Medal $7.99

The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America by Timothy Egan… $3.00

Teddy Roosevelt “Roosevelt’s Thrilling Experiences in the Wilds of Africa” 1909 $27.99

THE IMPERIAL CRUISE by James Bradley Audio Book about Teddy Roosevelt $6.95

Young Teddy Roosevelt $4.87

TEDDY ROOSEVELT:ROUGH RIDER Troll biography series $2.99

THEODORE (TEDDY) ROOSEVELT..by ARTIST WILLIAM SHARP..FRAMED PRINT..15X17..EX CON $7.95

Knight Templar Magazine Eds. – Teddy Roosevelt, George Washington, John Marshall $0.99

THE END AND THE MYTH Time Life True OLD WEST Last Book of series Teddy Roosevelt $19.99

The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America by Timothy Egan… $2.99

DAN DEE 100TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION 12″ PLUSH TEDDY ROOSEVELT BEAR WI TAG $6.99

Teddy Roosevelt portrait Penfield poster art print $14.98

LOUNSBURY-TEDDY ROOSEVELT DRIVING CAR-UNCLE SAM-PATRIOTIC-MAILED 1907-R92925 $6.26

1964 vintage North Dakota Facts booklet featuring Teddy Roosevelt $5.79

NY-NEW YORK CITY-PRESIDENT TEDDY ROOSEVELT-STATUE OF LIBERTY-BRIDGE-RPPC-R92771 $11.61

CA-SANTA CRUZ-BIG TREE GROVE-PRESIDENT TEDDY ROOSEVELT-FOREST KING-RPPC-R92695 $15.00

ANTIQUE PRINTED PHOTO OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT, CA 1880 + 1920 AMERICAN LEGION WEEKLY $2.99

PHOTO TEDDY ROOSEVELT IN SMALL CROWD OF MEN $15.00

USS T ROOSEVELT PICTORIAL CANC PTE Teddy Collage Cachet $3.50

1910 Teddy Roosevelt & Rough Riders (?) Postcard/Tents, Soldiers, Horses, Wagon $5.00

Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Ranch Home Medora North Dakota ND Postcard $3.99

Dan Dee 100th Anniversary Talking Teddy Roosevelt Bear $9.00

OLD PHOTO Statue TEDDY ROOSEVELT MUSEUM NATRUAL $4.00

Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay NY Teddy Roosevelt’s Home on MNH 58 yr old stamps 1023 $2.99

Russ 100th Anniversary Teddy Bear-Fuzzby-WT- made for Theo Roosevelt-RARE $2.99

The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America by Timothy Egan… $12.95

Teddy Roosevelt Bear-Red Silk Bear Applied-”Rare as Far as Color Goes” 1908 $24.95

TEDDY ROOSEVELT INSPIRES THE CROWD – 1904 $9.95

The American Rifleman June 1972 Teddy Roosevelt’s Favorite Rifle VG $6.99

Being Teddy Roosevelt by R. W. Alley and Claudia Mills (2007, Hardcover) $1.50

The Imperial Cruise- Pres Teddy Roosevelt-team to asia $6.00

PRESIDENT THEODORE Teddy ROOSEVELT – 1916 TLS Rare SIGNED LETTER $649.00

Roosevelt Bears Coloring Book Teddy-B Teddy-G Seymour Eaton $7.95

Teddy Roosevelt Winchester advertising plus photos Roosevelt & John Muir $850.00

TRUE WEST JUNE 1961. Teddy Roosevelt Boss of the Maltese Cross by George D. Wolf $10.00

Original Print Package for Teddy Bear From 1906 Book Roosevelt Bears $16.00

Original Print Teddy Bear Teacher From 1906 Book Roosevelt Bears $16.00

Original Print Teddy Bear In Rubber Suits From 1906 Book Roosevelt Bears $16.00

Original Print Teddy Bear Mechanic From 1906 Book Roosevelt Bears $16.00

Original Print Teddy Bear Farmer From 1906 Book Roosevelt Bears $16.00

Photo Teddy Roosevelt aknowledging Crowds $16.75

PHOTO TEDDY ROOSEVELT IN VINCENNES, FRANCE- 1910 $15.00

The Denver Times Jan. 6 & Jan. 7, 1919 Editions. Colonel “Teddy” Roosevelt Dies $19.95

1907 Puck Centerfold – Harriman Taunts Teddy Roosevelt with Financial Flim Flam $50.00

1904 TEDDY ROOSEVELT Campaigning PHOTO $7.99

TEDDY ROOSEVELT Rare Cavalry Uniform PHOTO $7.99

1910 TEDDY ROOSEVELT at His Desk PHOTO $7.99

1900s PRESIDENT TEDDY ROOSEVELT in Chicago PHOTO $7.99

TEDDY ROOSEVELT & THE ROUGH RIDERS Photo $7.99

1900 TEDDY ROOSEVELT Speech PHOTO $7.99

TEDDY ROOSEVELT Side Profile PHOTO $7.99

ALICE ROOSEVELT Daughter of TEDDY PHOTO $7.99

1909 TEDDY ROOSEVELT addressing crowd Candid Photo $7.99

TEDDY ROOSEVELT Unique Up Close PHOTO $7.99

TEDDY ROOSEVELT Elephant Hunting Safari PHOTO $7.99

Teddy Roosevelt

How To Make A Teddy Bear With Character

   
SOME BEARY INTERESTING HISTORY

The very first  teddy bears were made over 100 years ago. These weren’t soft toys but wooden and clockwork, sometimes pulled along on a string.
Teddy Bears as we know them originated in Germany and the U.S.A.
President Theodore ‘Teddy” Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear in an unsportsman like way. This event was made famous in the press and cartoons were the result. A shopkeepers wife made a teddy bear and put it in their shop window next to the cartoon and called it ‘Teddys’ bear. This bear became quite famous and the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company was founded.

A few years earlier in Germany, Margaret Steiff used her offcuts from her sewing business to make animals including teddy bears. The Felt Toy Company was founded in 1893 and started making mohair bears with moveable joints. A New York department store ordered thousands of these bears. It was perfect timing as it was around the time of the Roosevelt incident. The first bears were designed by Richard Steiff who was Margarets nephew. The Steiff bears has a button placed in one ear, which they still do today.

During the first world war (1914-1918) German bears became scarce, so teddy bear making took off in England. Then later on in other countries. The time between the two world wars was when teddy bear making really took off. Films, cartoons and books about teddy bears became very popular and teddy bears started to be mass produced. The Panda bear became popular after China gave Chicago Zoo a panda in 1937.

After the second world war, everything was in short supply so teddy bears started to be made from man-made fabrics with softer filling. This made them much more affordable. Teddy Bear sales declined in the 1960′s and 1970′s but recovered in the 1980′s. Teddy Bear collecting has become very popular, and there are some very old bears out there worth an absolute fortune.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR BEAR MAKING

Most large towns and cities have craft shops that sell bear-making supplies. Supplies are also available by mail-order of over the internet.

TOOLS

Small, sharp pointed scissors
Strong, sharp sewing needles
Coloured head dressmaking pins
Tape measure
Wooden stuffing stick
Wire brush (small)
felt pen
tracing paper
cardboard for templates
acrylic or mohair fabric
fabric for paws (felt or suedette)
Strong sewing thread to match the colour of the fabric
Black, brown (or whatever colour you like) embroidery thread for the nose
plastic safety eyes (if the bear is for a child)
glass eyes (if the bear is for a collector or an adult)
plastic or wooden joints with washers
stuffing of choice
ring spanner for locknuts (if using wooden joints)
screwdriver
awl
pointed pliers or cotter-pin turning tool for split pins
(If using wooden joints, they are joined with either the locknuts or the cotter pins)
long doll needle
stuffing of choice

FABRICS

Acrylic fur fabric or mohair. It’s best to use acrylic if your new to bear making as mohair is quite expensive.

PAW PADS

These can be made from felt or suedette

NOSES AND MOUTHS

It’s best to sew the noses using the embroidery thread rather than using plastic noses. It takes time to perfect but the outcome is worth it.
Eyes
Eyes are available in plastic or glass. Plastic eyes are safety eyes and it’s best to use these if the bear is for a child. Glass eyes are available in many colours and are absolutely beautiful. I prefer to use these on a mohair bears for adults and collectors.

JOINTS

There are different sizes and types of joints available. Each bear needs 5 sets of joints.
1 for the head
2 for the arms
2 for the legs.

Plastic joints are easier to use if your are a beginner
Wooden joints need to be joined with either bolts and locknuts or cotter pins.
Stuffing
Polyester stuffing is the most popular. Collector bears need to be stuffed more firmly than toy bears.

HOW TO MAKE A BEAR

The pile of the fur needs to go down the bear.
First of all, trace the pattern onto paper or cut out the pattern if you can. Then glue the pattern pieces on to cardboard(cardboard from cereal packets will do). Make sure to transfer the arrows and other markings onto the pattern if you have traced it. Place the pattern pieces onto the wrong side of the fabric with the arrows pointing down the pile. Make sure that you have enough fabric for all the pieces, remembering that you’ll have four lots of legs and arms.
If you are happy with the placement of the pattern, draw around the pattern with the felt pen. Then remove the templates, making sure to transfer the markings for the joints and eyes etc onto the back of the fabric.

Pattern piece should be:
two heads (one in reverse)
two bodies(one in reverse)
four arms (two in reverse)
four legs (two in reverse)
four ears
two paw pads (cut out of felt)
two foot pads (cut out of felt)

Cut out the pieces using the small pointed scissors. Use small snips and try not to cut the pile, just the backing fabric. This takes time!

After cutting out, pin the pieces together right sides facing. Tack, making sure that no bits of fur our sticking out of the seams. Stitch the paw pad to the short arm before tacking the arms together. Back stitch is used to stitch all seams, Don’t forget to leave a gap in each part so that it can be stuffed. Some bear makers like to sew by machine, but you have to be careful that the fabric doesn’t slip. Fasten off the stitching strongly so that it doesn’t come loose.

After stitching the head parts together stitch around the neck opening and pull tightly, fasten off securely. Then stuff the nose area firmly. Stitch the nose and mouth using the embroidery cotton.

Sew the leg parts together then pin the foot pads into position before tacking and sewing. Turn the legs the right way and push the awl through the marked spot inside for the joint. Do the same with the arm joints and then push the awl through the joint marks inside the body.

The teddy bear can now be assembled. Fasten the joints together by lining up the holes in the limbs and the body.

Push the joints through from the inside of the body (making sure that the washers are used)into each limb.The joints need to be very tight as they loosen after stuffing. Once the arms and legs are joined, tack around the neck opening and pull together and secure tightly. Using the holes in the head and body push the neck joint through to secure the head to the body. Teddy is now joined together. Next thing to do is to position the eyes. I like to use coloured head pins to decide where to put the eyes. Safety eyes go in before the stuffing. Glass eyes are stitched on after stuffing.

Now it’s time to stuff teddy. Using the wooden stuffing stick, use small bits at a time. I like to stuff the limbs first, then the head and body. Make sure that you stuff firmly. If you are happy with the stuffing you can now close the seams using ladder stitch.
After stitching the ears together, turn out the right way and stitch across the bottom seam. Place on head in desired postion and stitch on firmly, sewing aroung both sides of ears.

Congratulations, you now have a beautiful teddy bear.

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