“Doddi” Bears
I’ve been meaning to work on a new design for a bear. A while ago, I made this one, this one, and this one as gifts.
As a basis for the new design, I started off with Zing the Cat (as I really like her rounded shape) and altered a bit here and there. I wanted to carry across the inspiration from ‘kawaii‘ and Aurora’s usual expression :-) I also wanted to make use of a vibrant blue floral vintage fabric from a 1960’s dress (seen here) and re-purpose a pre-loved baby blanket made of a very soft and thick fleece.
So I started off with this:
And after a few days and a few tweaks made to the original pattern, ended up with 3 more:
Okay, so I must confess that I am having a blast making these bears! It’s a lot of fun working with fleece again (I used both the re-purposed fleece and my favourite grey fleece) and working with fabrics (new and thrifted/vintage) that I haven’t really had a chance to play with before. They are a good size at about 45cm (16 inches) tall. I also like the fact that these bears turned out to be essentially a teddy bear with a doll’s body.
I decided not to individually name each one because I have developed this strange fear that I will soon run out of names (!). I was also at a loss when it came to coming up with a general name for these bears. I asked my little helper, Ava, if she could name them for me. She looked them over. After a thoughtful pause she announced, “I think Tiddy-Toddy“.
Loved it! But then it crossed my mind that the first part of that name could possibly be misheard as a slang word for a part of the female anatomy, which could make it awkward for some and confuse others (yeah, I’m probably over-thinking this naming exercise!). After some further conversation and compromise, we agreed on just “Doddi” - sort of like “Dolly” :-)
So the first Doddi bear will soon be on its way to a sweet little baby girl on the other side of the world, and the other four will part of the February shop update.
And now back to the Owl Pillows that I was working on before being rudely interrupted by Doddi Bear #1, then #2, then #3 and #4 . . .
They are really sweet Jhoanna - well done.
Love the Doddies, but honestly, Jhoanna I had to giggle at your fear of running out of names. :0)
Love Doddi #2, with his kerchief and buttons!
Oh my, I love the bears! Hope you had a Happy Christmas & New Year!
They are full of character-LOVE them!
These are just gorgeous.I love the grey one with the floral dress.I think I’ll keep an eye out for her in your shop!
i really love these! their faces are so sweet! and i love the way you made their bodies too and the different styles! me want!
huggs
susy
I am crazy for these and hope that you will sell the pattern soon ;)
Loved the Doddies. Just gorgeous!
Really love your stuff!!!
aww i love tiddy-toddy!
Awww :) I am always amazed by your productivity and the consistent cuteness between items of the same pattern. That is a hard thing to accomplish! Taking the same pattern and producing many cute combinations of fabric and expressions is, as my mother would say, a talent you have in spades (a whole lot of and without a doubt) :)
Just incredible! You have a nack for sewing such personality and charisma into your creations.
MrsPotter
xx
CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!! They just keep on coming!! =)
Oh, I like all. All are so sweet. Their faces are great,I love them. Really wonderfull