The Bear Necessities

Labours Of Love Heirloom Sewing Supplies
Heirloom Sewing w Smocking w Fine Embroidery w Teddy Bear Supplies

Tailors Awl (Item # AWL)
The awl is used to make clean small holes in your mohair for the cotter pins, rivets and eyes. It seperates fibres safely and doesn't cut them. Metal tip, wood handle. Overall length is 4", comes with a protective sheath.

Price:	Canadian $4.50

Deluxe Straight Tailor's Awl (Item # DSTA)
Designed for piercing small holes. Steel tip, resin/non slip handle. Overall length is 5 1/2", comes with a protective sheath.

Bear Brush (Item # TBB)
The bear brush is not only used to make our bears fluffier and well groomed but it has a real purpose in the actual construction of the bear. When you sew a two pieces right sides together you brush the fur that is attached to the seam allowance to the wrong side - this is called back brushing and makes a truly invisible seam from the right side. It's a must!

 Upholstery Thread (Item # UT)
This thread is 100% nylon. It's extra strong, rust proof, rot proof - everything proof and will cut your hands before it will break! We use it to sew up the arms, legs and body of the bear once they are stuffed as well as to attach the eyes and ears. (Specify Off White, Medium Brown, Pink or Black) 150 yds. per spool.

Price:	Canadian $3.25

Jean Needles for the Sewing Machine, the perfect choice when working on Mohair or real fur. (Item # JN)
Use Jean needles to sew your mohair together. The cotton backing can sometimes be quite firm and this needle works best. It's Schmetz of course. Size 100 H Jeans. 5 needles per package.

Leather Needles for the Sewing Machine, the perfect choice when working on real furs. or real fur. (Item # SLN2)
Use Leather needles to sew your leather and real fur together. The pelt sew easier with a needle that is specifically designed to sew leather. This is a variety package so you get two size 12's, two 14's and one 16.

Curved Needles (Item # CN)
Curved needles are perfect solution for closing the back and arm seams that are awkward and hard to reach. Made in England, two per package.

  Teddy Bear Making Needles - three, five or seven inch (Item # TBN)
These needles are designed for making dolls but are perfect when working on bears. They are sturdy, strong and have a very sharp point. (Specify size) 2 needles per package 3 1/4" long $2.99, 5 1/8" long $3.89 or 7" long $4.95

Price:	Canadian $2.99

Fine English Doll Needles (Item # BNS)
The finest needles made. Very thin doll needles. Sizes 3 1/2", 5" and 7". One of each size, made in England.

Doll and Teddy Bear Making Needle - 10 inch (super strong) (Item # DTBN)
This needle is perfect for putting the eyes on your bears. It's made in England and is really sturdy - no bending here as you try to poke through all that filler in the head. 1 per package - highly recommended.

Hemostats, 3 1/2", 5 1/2" or 10" (Item # HS)
Used to turn your bear parts through quickly and easily and for poking stuffing here and there. Stainless steel with locking handles and gripper teeth. 3 1/2" long for mini bears $6.00 each, 5 1/2" long for regular bears $7.20 each, 10" for larger bears $14.40

Price:	Canadian $6.00

Fiskars Scissor 5" Spring Micro Tip DonnaDewberry (Item #FSAS2)

These scissors are great to have on hand for general sewing and an all time favourite for the bear maker. Fiscars micro-tip technology with ergonomic cushioned handles and easy-action spring. They have a slide and lock blade, and a frosted protective sheath. The handles have spring action so when you squeeze to cut, they spring open on their own reducing the strain on your hand. 5" long with super sharp tips.

White Ink Water Soluable Pen (Item # WFM)
Great for marking on black or dark fabrics. When ink dries, marks will be easy to see. Ink is air- erasable. Ironing or plain water act as an instant eraser.

Extra Long, Super Strong Pins (Item # qpin)
These extra long pins with smooth, fine, sharp 0.65mm steel shafts are the answer for bear makers. The yellow plastic heads make them easy to see in and around the fur. They won't pull out as the 1 3/4" length keeps them intact during your project. 250 pins

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