NOSE: Cut toe from second sock. Stuff lightly and sew to the front of the head (Figure 1). Pull the head down to the chest and stitch securely (Figure 2).
FEATURES: Embroider a solid V-shaped nose in black yarn. Make three long stitches with brown yarn to form upper lip and mouth. Sew on two round brown buttons for eyes, spaced well apart (Figure 3).
EARS: Cut four ear pieces from sock. Sew two together, leaving an opening to turn. Turn and stitch to side of head, pleating the front half to incline ear forward. Repeat with the other ear (Figure 4).
TRIM: Tie a bow of 1″ wide bright ribbon around neck. Or make Mr. Teddy Bear a soldier, engineer, cowboy or any other colorful character by using the doll costumes shown in this book.
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For body (Sock No. 1) follow the basic instructions on [page 7], but stretch the body as long as you can as you stuff and make legs 2″ long instead of 5″.
FORELEGS: See instructions for elephant on [page 7], but make 2″ long.
NOSE: Cut toe from sock and sew into a point on the wrong side (Figure 1). Turn and stuff lightly. Sew to front of head with seams on the top and bottom.