It is with great pleasure that we share with you our most recent workshop “Beary Fun”, which took place last Saturday, Nov 25th. The project concept and materials were prepared by Zed Lee of the Psychology Volunteers on Bikes (Psych Vols) while the actual workshop was facilitated by Edna Lee also of Psych Vols, and another regular MoNA volunteer Wae Seon Yun.
The workshop participants were women and children in difficult situations.
A pattern, some old jeans material and a set of instructions were provided by Zed Lee. Here are the steps:
First Step: Trace pattern on the underside of fabric.
Second Step: Sew along tracing – using running or back stitch to create the Teddy bear shape inside out. Leave about 3 inches open/unstitched to give you room to insert filling/stuffing (preferably on the side of belly or top of the bear’s head)
Third Step: Give about 1/2 inch allowance and cut around the tracing/stitching
Fourth Step: Now bring the pattern side to the outside by pulling it through the 3 inch opening.
Fifth Step: Stuff your bear and stitch up the opening (slip stitch)
Sixth Step: Embellish/dress -up your Teddy Bear with buttons, patterned fabric and laces. You may also add extra details using a sharpie or acrylic paint.
Final Step: Hug your Teddy Bear and share its story with the group.
Here are the girls with their Teddy Bears…
Fun groupings of the Teddies…
Everybody gets the chance to share their stories…
You can tell from our volunteer Wae Seon’s face how much she enjoyed the BEARY FUN workshop..
Here’s a group photo of the Teddies…
Here’s a group photo of the Teddies and their creators. Photo also shows facilitators Edna Lee and Wae Seon Yun
Special thanks to Zed Lee, Wae Seon Yun and Edna Lee, the Psychology Volunteers on Bikes, West Gorordo Hotel and My Refuge House.
“You really don’t have to be young to find a friend in a teddy bear.”
-Rachel Newman
“There’s just something about a Teddy Bear that’s impossible to explain. When you hold one in your arms, you get a feeling of love, comfort and security. It’s almost supernatural.”
-James Ownby
“Teddy bears don’t need hearts as they are already stuffed with love.”
-Unknown
Quotes from I Love Teddies
PAULINA CONSTANCIA MoNA 