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New Avenue Crew New Avenue Crew by Debora Hoffmann
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Hi all,

I haven't worked with synthetic fur in quite a while, and I have this lovely German synthetic that my cousin's daughter wants to make a bear from. (I'm teaching her to make a bear, though I'll probably make much of it myself.  bear_whistle ) Can anyone tell me...do I need to trim the fur from the seam allowances? I'm thinking I do, because it has fairly thick underfur. I'm not sure what my sewing machine will think of it!  bear_laugh

Thanks for your advice,
Debora

Eileen Baird'sBears
Toronto
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bear_original Debora--

I've used faux with a thick undercoat--Tissavel, which is wonderful stuff-- and I'd definitely suggest trimming the seam allowances.

I'd also double-check to make sure the backing is woven, not knit. Even the firmest knit will stretch with stuffing, and needs to be lined.

Good luck, and I hope this helps!

New Avenue Crew New Avenue Crew by Debora Hoffmann
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Thanks, Eileen! I think it's a woven backing, so no need to line it. Whew!  bear_original It is great to hear from someone who has worked with this sort of fur before. Thank you!

Debora

All Bear All Bear by Paula
Kent
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Yep, trim the seams all round!  It's time consuming and makes your nose tickle, but worth it in the end!

Laura Lynn Teddy Bear Academy
Nicholasville, KY
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I have to agree!!!  I tried both ways... and wow was it hard when I did not trim the seams  :twisted:   The next time (and EVERY time after that) I trimmed the seams and it was wonderful!!  Remember to leave a slightly larger opening to turn your pieces than you do with mohair... it REALLY helps!

Dilu Posts: 8,574

Yup!  Trim!

Why do synthetics tickle the nose so much more than regular mohair....



ahhhhhchooooo....
  :crackup:

New Avenue Crew New Avenue Crew by Debora Hoffmann
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Thank you, ladies! I will certainly trim. Thanks for the tips! And maybe I'll wear my face mask to avoid the nose tickles. bear_laugh

Hugs,
Debora
bear_flower

matilda Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
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Debora, if you can, do the trimming outside.
Wendy bear_thumb

New Avenue Crew New Avenue Crew by Debora Hoffmann
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Great idea, Wendy!  bear_thumb

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