Gus 18cm Mohair 5-Way Jointed Golly Pattern
Gus' pattern will enable you to create this delightful 5-way jointed, traditional, mohair golly. Included with the pattern are step-by-step instructions and photo.
Gus' pattern will enable you to make this 5-way jointed, traditional, mohair golly. Best friend to Edward of the Toybox & Teddies Range.
Designed by Eunice Beaton
Size 18 cm
Skill Level Intermediate (
See Skill Level explanation page )
Basic sewing and bearmaking experience required for hand stitching.
Gus requires the following if you wish to make him:
Fabric
Short, sparse (black) Schulte mohair for head, upper body & arms - sized 25 cm x 20 cm.
Short, sparse (blue) Schulte mohair for lower body & legs - sized 17 cm x 17 cm.
Long pile (black) Schulte mohair for hair – sized 20 cm x 5 cm.
Ultrasuede (black) for paws and footpads - sized 7 cm x 7 cm.
Ultrasuede (two scraps of contrasting colour) for braces - sized 15 cm x 7 mm.
Coloured cotton print for bow tie - sized 7 cm x 9 cm.
Coloured cotton print for bow tie 'knot' - sized 5 cm x 3 cm.
Wool felt (scrap of red) for mouth - sized 2.5 cm x 3 cm.
Eyes One pair 11 mm black glass eyes with loops.
Joints
2 x size 20 mm fibre discs for the head to body connection.
8 x size 17 mm fibre discs for the arms & legs to body connection.
Hardware
Thread
1.5 metres #5 black Perle embroidery thread for nose & mouth.
Trim
4 x small coloured buttons to secure braces.
Black hat elastic to secure bow tie around neck – sized 15 cm.
Notes
Coloured fabrics may differ from those seen in the image. Hollofibre filling is not included in the pattern. Gus the Golly is a collectable bear and not suitable for young children due to small parts.
