Dixie 28cm Alpaca/Mohair 5-Way Jointed Bear Kit

Dixie's kit will enable you to create this 5-way jointed, alpaca/mohair bear. She's a stylish 'belle', with an image reminiscent of the 1920’s ‘flappers’, enhanced by the 'bling' that adorns her.

Designed by Eunice Beaton

Size

Skill Level

Basic sewing and bearmaking experience required for hand stitching.

Kit Includes

Pattern

Fabric

• Short, dense straight (off white) pile Schulte alpaca or mohair - sized 43 cm x 35 cm.
• Ultrasuede (cream or stone) for footpads - size 6 cm x 7 cm.

Eyes

Joints

• 10 x size 30 mm joint discs.

Hardware

• 4 x Slot-head screws, 4 x Lock-nuts and 8 x Washers for limb connections.
• 1 x Cotter pin and 2 x washers for head and body connection.

Thread

• 1 metre #5 brown Perle embroidery thread for nose and mouth detail.
• 0.25 metre #8 black Perle embroidery thread for eye detail.

Trims

• Necklace: 120 x clear pink seed beads, 60 x pale pink seed beads, 32 x green cone beads and 32 x clear green beads.
• Earrings: 2 x ‘pearls’, 4 x crystal beads, 1 x clear green bead and 8 x seed ‘pearls’.
• Ring: 1 x large bright pink bead, 2 x clear green beads and 3 x seed ‘pearls’.
• Hip scarf: Approx. 50 cm x 6 cm chiffon. Colours may vary.
• Head band: Approx: 10 cm sequin strip; narrow ribbon and feather. Colours may vary.

Notes

• Hollofibre filling is not included in the kit.
• Dixie is a collectable bear and not suitable for young children due to small parts.