PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL NOT INCLUDE A PATTERN OR INTERFACING. YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE THEM SEPARATELY 
Recorded Memory Bear Workshop – Calico Bear
Learn to make your very own Memory Bear from cherished clothing
Have you ever wanted to turn a favourite piece of clothing into a beautiful memory bear keepsake? This recorded online memory bear workshop will guide you through the process from start to finish, allowing you to create a special handmade bear from treasured clothing, baby clothes or meaningful fabrics.
This follow-along memory bear sewing course is delivered through three recorded Zoom workshops, giving you the flexibility to learn and sew at your own pace. You can pause, rewind and re-watch each lesson whenever you need to.
Using the Calico Bear pattern from Funky Friends Factory, I’ll take you through each stage of making your bear, sharing my tips, techniques and experience along the way.
Whether you’re making a memory bear for yourself, as a special gift, or simply want to learn how to transform sentimental clothing into a treasured keepsake, this workshop is designed to give you the confidence and skills to get started.
🧸 What’s Included?
Your recorded memory bear workshop includes:
* 🎥 3 recorded Zoom sewing sessions – approximately 2 hours each
* 🧵 Full step-by-step tuition from cutting to completing your bear
* 💻 Unlimited access to the workshop recordings, so you can learn at your own pace
* ✂️ Helpful tips and techniques for working with clothing and sentimental fabrics
* 🧸 Guidance on fabric preparation, pattern placement and bear construction
* 💕 Friendly and supportive tuition, with the opportunity to message me if you have questions while you’re making your bear
✂️ What You’ll Learn
During the workshop, I’ll guide you through:
Preparing and cutting your fabric
Learn how to prepare your clothing and position your pattern pieces to make the best possible use of your precious fabrics.
Pattern placement
Learn how to decide where to place your pattern pieces so that important details, prints, logos and features of the original clothing can be incorporated into your memory bear.
Sewing and assembling your bear
Follow along as we work through the different stages of sewing and assembling your Calico Bear.
Finishing your bear
Learn techniques for stuffing, jointing and adding those all-important finishing touches to bring your memory bear to life.
🧵 What You Need
This workshop is suitable for beginner sewers, but you should already be comfortable using a sewing machine and have a basic understanding of sewing.
The links to all three recorded workshop sessions will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase.
You will need to purchase the pattern from Funky Friends Factory direct 
You’ll need to provide:
* A sewing machine
* 1 metre of interfacing/stabiliser 
* Your chosen clothing or fabrics
* A pack of long doll needles
* Buttons
* Felt nose
* Approximately 20 sewing clips
* Clear fishing wire for jointing
* Basic sewing supplies, including thread and scissors
💕 Learn at Your Own Pace
Because this is a recorded memory bear workshop, there’s no need to attend a live class or work to a set timetable.
Take your time, pause the videos when you need to, rewind sections and sew along with me whenever it suits you.
You’ll have unlimited access to the recordings, making this an ideal way to learn from the comfort of your own sewing room.
💰 Workshop Price
£49.99
🧸 Turn Cherished Clothing Into Something Special
A memory bear is more than just a sewing project. It’s a wonderful way to give sentimental clothing a new life and create a lasting keepsake that can be treasured for years to come.
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to make a memory bear from clothing, this recorded online sewing workshop is the perfect place to start.
Purchase your workshop today and start creating your own beautiful Calico Memory Bear.