Behind the Scenes in the Studio…

The next bear is another big one, similar to Walter in pattern. The fur I’m using is from a faux fur coat. It looks like it was never worn, so the fur is still beautiful and soft. The colors are just gorgeous; an undercoat in medium brown with an overcoat of guard hairs in light gray. I think it may have been a bit overwhelming as a full length coat but it is perfect for bear fur. I’ve sewn together the head but it will take me most of the day to trim every pattern piece along the seam allowances to make it less bulky to sew.