Sleepy Santa 18cm Steiff-Schulte Mohair 5-Way Jointed Bear Kit

Deliveries done and ready for bed, this weary festive bear is appropriately attired in his night shirt, night cap and slippers. Don't forget to put out milk and cookies for his well-earned midnight snack!

Designed by Eunice Beaton

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Size

18 cm

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Skill Level

Intermediate (See Skill Level explanation page)

Intermediate sewing and bearmaking skills required. Hand or machine sewn.

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Kit Includes

Pattern

Step-by-step instructions, pattern sheet and photo.

Fabric

• Sparse, short pile (teddy colour) Steiff-Schulte mohair - sized 25 cm x 35 cm.
• Ultrasuede (to match or contrast with fur) for paws and footpads - sized 10 cm x 10 cm.
• Ultrasuede – sized 2 cm x 2 cm for eyelids.
• Ultrasuede or wool felt, black or brown – sized 8cm x 12cm for soles of slippers.
• Cotton knit, red – sized 25 cm x 25 cm for night shirt.
• Cotton knit, white ribbed – sized 20 cm x 27 cm for night cap.
• Mini velvet, green – sized 8 cm x 10 cm for slippers.
• Mini vevet, white – sized 2 cm x 18 cm for slipper trim.

Eyes

One pair 6 mm brown or black glass eyes with loops.

Joints

• 6 x size 20mm fibre discs for head and arms to body connection.
• 4 x size 25mm fibre discs for legs to body connection.

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 #8 black Perle embroidery thread for nose, mouth & claw detail.
• 3 meres DMC stranded cotton in green (#3818 or similar) for buttonhole stitch on night shirt edge.

Trim

• 2 small bells for slipper trim.

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Notes

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