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The Ursa Bear pattern was designed to be a new type of memory bear, and this tutorial is full of tips and tricks to help you make the most of this pattern. You can find the Ursa Bear here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FosteringSewing
General Memory Animal Tips
A memory plushie is any stuffed animal that is made from fabric that is meaningful to you. You can use baby clothes, a graduation robe, button up shirts, jeans, dog blankets, curtains, or other meaningful fabric.
Trace all pattern pieces onto any mid weight, fusible interfacing: I use Pellon 931TD or Pellon SF101. Cut around the pieces, about 1/4” outside your traced lines.
Carefully place the pattern pieces to preserve the most meaningful parts of the garment (logos, shirt pockets, etc).
- If you cannot see logos or details on the inside of the garment, hold it up to a window. Mark the edges of the logo with tailors chalk or disappearing marker.
Iron the cut out interfacing pieces onto the back of the fabric.
- Use the instructions included with the interfacing for ironing, but be aware of the fiber content of the memory fabric. An iron that it too hot can scorch or melt some fabrics, so I highly recommend doing a test piece and using a press cloth.
Cut the pattern pieces on the traced line (cutting both fused interfacing and garment fabrics).
Ideas to make it even more meaningful
- Spray the plushie with a loved one’s favorite perfume or cologne.
- Add a trinket that reminds you of them to the heart of the plushie.
- Add a voice box with a meaningful message. You can record audio from old home videos.
- Make a memory plushie for a friend or family member who will appreciate having something to hold during a difficult time.
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