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How to Repair a Stuffed Teddy BearFix a ripped plush toy or teddy bear.

Written By: William Fernandez

How to Repair a Stuffed Teddy Bear Draft: 2016-03-03Guide ID: 50205 -

This document was generated on 2019-09-19 03:39:02 AM (MST).

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INTRODUCTION

This guide will show you how to repair/refurbish a stuffed animal or teddy bear. However, these skillscan be used on any stuffed object. Be aware when using scissors and a sharp needle; take anyprecautions to avoid misuse or injury. Prior sewing and knot tying knowledge is necessary.Adequate lighting is recommended.

TOOLS:Button (2)

The eyes of the bearThread (1)

One Spool of threadPolyester Fiberfill Stuffing (1)Dish Soap (1)Needle (1)Wire Coat Hanger (1)

To Hang the bear dryWater (1)Utility Scissors (1)




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Step 1 — How to Repair a Stuffed Teddy Bear

Gather all necessary materials aslisted on the bottom of the page. Besure you have a clean, clear placeto work with lots of light.




Step 2

Using a pair of scissors, make anincision approximately 3 inches inlength along the middle major seamon the back of the stuffed animal (aseam ripper may also be used toopen an existing seam).

Step 3

Remove all of the stuffing throughthe created incision and set it nearbyto use later.




Step 4

Using cold water and mild soap,hand wash the fabric of the bear.




Step 5

Let the fabric air dry on a clotheshanger. (If you are in a hurry, use ahair dryer on the lowest setting orplace in the dryer on a lowtemperature setting).

Hair dryer must be on lowest setting

Be careful to make sure the beardoes not shrink in the dryer andcheck often




Step 6

Once the fabric is completely dry,refill the stuffed animal with newstuffing. Spread the stuffing evenlythroughout the head, torso, andextremities.

The more stuffing added, the moredense the stuffed animal willbecome.

Step 7

Now that the stuffed animal is re-stuffed, the incision needs to besewn closed. Thread a needle withthread matching the fabric of thestuffed animal by pushing the threadthrough the small hole (eye) of theneedle.

Choose the length of your threadbased on the length of the incision.Approx. 2-3 feet of thread will workwell for a 3 inch incision.




You may need a magnifying glassas the eye of the needle is reallysmall and may be difficult to see.

Step 8

Once your needle is threaded, youwill want to secure the thread bytying a basic loop knot at the bottomof the thread to prevent the threadfrom slipping out as you sew thebear back together.




Step 9

Starting at one end of the incision,insert the needle through a smallsection of the fabric, pull until the tailend of the thread is about 2 inchesfrom being pulled through the fabric.Grab the tail of the thread and tie itto the base of the thread you pulledthrough the fabric. Tuck the shortexcess tail thread into the stuffedanimal.

Create small stitches joining the twosides along the length of theincision. Keep stitches tight andclose together.

Step 10

Once you reach the other end of theincision, tie off your thread bycreating another small knot.




Step 11

The excess thread can be hidden byrunning your needle inside the fabricand back out an inch away, cuttingthe thread close to the surface of thefabric, and then tugging on the fabricto make the end of the threaddisappear inside the stuffed animal.

This sewing technique can also beused to repair fallen or ripped limbs.

Step 12 — Replacing a Missing Eye with a Button

Replacing a Missing Eye

Gather all necessary supplies




Step 13

Set up a needle; discussed in Step3 in the Threading a NeedleSection.




Step 14

Before you begin, place the button inthe location where you would like itto be attached. Attach your thread tothe stuffed animal in this location,and thread the button onto theneedle.

A Disclaimer: This guide uses thestuffed bear as an example scenarioand provides instruction on theproper way to attach a button, butthe button will not be attached to thebear in this demonstration.

Step 15

Run the needle through the holeabove.




Step 16

Bring the needle back through thebutton, through the hole locateddiagonally to the previous hole.

Step 17

Bring the needle back to the front ofthe button.

Repeat steps 15-17 until the buttonis secure.




To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Step 18

Pass the needle through to the backof the button.

Make a knot and tie it.

Cut any excess thread.




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