crwdns2915892:0crwdne2915892:0
Over time, a teddy bear’s nose can become worn down. It may fall out or even be chewed off by pets. This guide explains how to replace a teddy bear’s nose when it is damaged or missing. To complete this fix, you have to know how to hand-sew a whip stitch (How to Sew a Whip Stitch).
crwdns2942213:0crwdne2942213:0
-
-
Rip out about five inches of stitches from around the bear's snout.
-
-
-
Remove stuffing from around the bear's snout.
-
-
-
Flip the fabric of the snout inside out to expose the back of the plastic nose.
-
-
-
Remove the plastic backing of the teddy bear's nose (if it's still there). You may have to use pliers.
-
-
-
-
Pull the nose out of the front of the teddy bear’s face.
-
-
-
Push the front of the new nose through the existing hole in the teddy bear’s face.
-
-
-
Attach the nose backing on the inside of the teddy bear’s nose.
-
-
-
Restuff the teddy bear’s nose with the stuffing you took out.
-
-
-
Thread the needle with about 18 inches of thread the same color as the bear's fur or stitches.
-
-
-
Sew the teddy bear’s face using a whip stitch until the opening is completely closed.
-
-
-
Once the face is completely sewn shut, knot the end of the thread, and cut off the excess.
-
crwdns2915084:0crwdne2915084:0
University of North Texas, Team 1-13, Raign Fall 2021 crwdns2935289:0University of North Texas, Team 1-13, Raign Fall 2021crwdne2935289:0
UNT-RAIGN-F21S1G13
crwdns2931471:02crwdne2931471:0
crwdns2935303:01crwdne2935303:0
