[DIY] How to Make a Welcome Bear Dressed Like You♡

2018.02.27 published

Welcome Space Cutely Decorated with "Welcome Bear" ♡

The stuffed animal displayed in the wedding welcome space is called a "Welcome Bear" or "Wedding Bear" ♡

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Cute welcome bears put guests in a cheerful mood... ♡

I want to display a handmade welcome bear ♩

While store-bought bears are nice, nothing beats the heartfelt touch of a handmade bear ♡ Many people make their own welcome bears as they symbolize the couple and act like their avatars.＊

Once you see this, you will surely be able to create one yourself! Here’s how to make a welcome bear and some DIY ideas ♡

Here are the materials for the stuffed bear＊

The materials for the bear include pile fabric, suede fabric, needle, thread, joint set, eye and nose buttons, craft cotton, pins, chalk pencil, scissors, and glue, etc.＊ With these, you can start by making a teddy bear ♡

If you buy a kit sold at places like Hands, Loft, or Yuzawaya, even those who find it troublesome to gather materials can start right away ♡

Step 1＊ Let's make the bear's parts!

Cut the pile fabric and suede fabric according to the pattern.＊ There are sites that offer patterns for free ♡ Some kits come with pre-cut fabric, which is convenient!♪

➡ Here is a site that distributes free patterns

By incorporating suede fabric into the soles and palms, you can achieve a quality comparable to store-bought bears ♡ Use pins to hold each part together and sew them together ♡

Step 2＊ Making the important face＊

Attach the joint set to the face, stuff it with cotton, and sew the ears onto the face parts.＊ Changing the ear's position can alter the atmosphere, so sew them in a way that feels right to you ♡

Sew on the eye and nose buttons, and embroider the mouth with thread.＊ The positioning of the eyes and the shape of the mouth can also reference the features of the couple's faces.♪

Step 3＊ Completing the bear ♡

Attach the joint sets to each part and pack the cotton tightly from the seam allowance to complete the bear ♡

This is the general process ♡ The charm of handmade welcome bears lies in the unique expressions crafted by each maker♪

[Finally] Let's dress it up ♡

Dress the completed bear in an outfit ♡ You can use fabric such as satin, suede, tulle, or felt as you prefer＊

Costume patterns are also available for free or in books ♡

➡ Here is a site that distributes costume patterns

Of course, if you get a kit, both the fabric and the pattern are included with the bear materials, so it's simple to find a kit that matches your image.♪

The outfits may seem difficult to make at first glance, but if you cut the fabric according to the pattern, there is no complicated sewing involved, so they can actually be made surprisingly easily ♡

Outfits to match your own wedding dress ♡

You’d want the bear to wear an outfit that matches your wedding dress for the wedding ♩ This is a kit outfit, and look how cute it is! ♡

If you are wearing a colored dress, then the bear should also wear a colored dress… ♡

Kimono-style outfits can be made too ♡

There are proper patterns for kimono-style outfits, so even beginners can easily make them ♡ A welcome bear in a white kimono is just too cute!＊

The bears dressed in colored kimonos and formal hakama are very festive, aren’t they? The fabric for kimono-style outfits can be found for about 300 yen if you look for remnants ♪

Decorate the welcome space with a handmade welcome bear for a wonderful welcome space ♡

A handmade welcome bear carries heartfelt sentiments and becomes a cherished memory ♡ It’s not only a great addition for your own wedding but also makes a delightful gift for the weddings of dear family and friends ♩

As you prepare for the wedding, why not give DIY a try with a welcome bear? ♡