I can't thank you enough for supporting and sharing the Rare Bear program! I looked into Rare Science and completed an application on behalf of my eight year old daughter who was born with a brain tumor, an immature teratoma. Her case was only the seventh case known worldwide at the time of her diagnosis. Now that I've seen one of these precious bears in person, I'm even more excited to get involved so that I can help bring joy to another child. There will be a photo of her with her bear on her Facebook page: Naomi's Novel Neurons. It couldn't be uploaded here, which is disappointing. Thanks again, Rob!!
Thanks for doing this video Rob!! I've been making Rare Bears for about 2 years now. They do their best to get you a picture of the child who has picked your bear. I have my "girls" on my wall where I can pray for them! This is a great organization and I hope many people make bears!!
@@pricillaturrentine3009 I think stabilizer would be fine. You can contact them to be sure, but they stuff them with polyfill so i don't see why stabilizer wouldn't be ok.
I received my pair of feet and a tag from Dr. Waters and can't wait for my pattern to arrive so I can make my first RARE Bear. I've been sewing for many decades. Greetings from North Carolina!
Hey Rob started watching your tutorials and now my 6 year old son wants to learn how to quilt too. Thank you for your channel and showing that not just girls quilt.
Hi Rob, I am a new quilter, and I do mean new. I am almost finished with my first quilt😊. Anyway I had sent for the rare bear last week, I hope it comes today. I also sent for 3 more to give to my grandchildren ages 9, 11 and 13 for a Christmas present. So that they can make them and know the real meaning of giving. Which is a happy feeling knowing you are going to put a smile on another child’s face. Thank you Rob.
What an awesome idea. I make performance/ competition tutus among other costumes and performance garments and often have very nice and beautiful fabrics left over, I think maybe i will do this with the scrap fabrics i have leftover from each tutu that i make and send the bear with a photo of the matching tutu it came from. I think it may be pretty special to know that the bears counterparts may be off dancing somewhere with a ballerina.
I love this pattern, I made the 22” bears for two young ladies who lost their dad just before Christmas out of old clothes of his. They turned out great and were super easy to put together.
That sounds like an amazing project that I am sure those two ladies will cherish forever. Thank you for spreading some love through your gift of sewing, C Portinga. :)
Do two Girls really need 22 bears? (Just joking) anyway for filling I like to go to Ikea and buy their cheapest pillow its like 1- 2dollars and the filling is polyester so it works great as stuffing and its cheaper then polyfill in a fabric/ hobby store.
I was attempting to follow the pattern directions got so confused, I was ready to give up. Then searching TH-cam I came across your video. THANK YOU!!! Your video is very clear & easy to understand. I like the way you show how to hold/line up the fabric plus which way/direction to put fabric underneath the pressure foot, made sewing go smoothly! After watching this video, I have made 3 Memory Teddy Bears (without reading instructions). THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Added to my Facebook sewing page. I have about 500 followers!!! Love to make bears. Thanks for the awesome idea. If God gives you the talent to sew you should give back in some way. This is perfect!! Thanks Rob. Love your channel!!!
Hi Rob, I made a RARE bear earlier this year. This was truly a rewarding project. I plan on making more in 2018! Such a great idea. Thank you for making the tutorial.
Watched with fascination at the Houston Quilt Festival as the Rare Bears were made. What a blessing you've become for so many. Thank you for all you do.
Gosh. I went to the rarescience website to sign up to make a bear, but they are only accepting folks from San Diego. I did, however, see a picture they posted of you, Alex and Jenny with your bears at the Houston Quilt Festival. That was so cool and I wish I could have been there! Maybe next year. Also, glad to see Houston getting back into the swing of things after the hurricane this year! Thanks, Rob for showing this. I started making a stuffed doll a few years ago and could not for the life of me figure out how to attach the head. Now I know. You're awesome.
Hi Carole, To my knowledge, the RARE Bear program is open to all sewists who would care to participate. Here is a link to the sign up page: www.rarescience.org/rare-bear-program/rare-bear-army-signup/
I love how you teach and you can tell by your projects that you love what you do. Thank you for calling attention to this rare bear. I'm 50 with stage 4 cancer and I make bauble bags for people recovering from surgery with drainage balls. Comforts like these things make sick people very happy. Thank you again
I enjoyed watching you make your bear. I've made a few of them, and it's fun choosing fabrics to make them happy bears. It's really nice to get pictures of the amazing kids who have received them.
Rob, I had never heard of Rare Bears until I watched you video. Every child needs a special bear. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Do you wash your fabrics first? I worry about allergies.
Thank you for your heart to make these for rare disease children. I have a friend who’s daughter has Angelman’s Disease so this hit close to home. This is by far your best video! You were calm and not over the top as you have been on other videos. I wish I had your energy! ❤️ Thanks again. Great video!
I enjoy your youtube channel so much! My husband bought me a baby lock and I found your videos through them. I am teaching myself to sew using videos like yours on youtube (Thank You! :) -- This Rare Bear video is so awesome-- you have such a gift with explaining/teaching. I signed up to make a bear and I ordered the pattern. I'm sure i will be watching this video multiple times while making my 1st bear! lol God Bless my sewing friend! , --Michelle
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for tuning in, and welcome to the world of sewing and quilting! I am so happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to join the RARE Bear Army! I know you will be making a difference with each stitch you make! Have fun sewing! :)
This is amazing! I just signed up to make them. I personally have a rare disease and would have loved this as a kid. I love being about to make a kid smile when they are going through tough time. I look forward to making many bears for kids!
This is such a great organization. I purchased the pattern. I've never made a sewn stuffed animal before but this looks doable. Looking forward to helping.
I'm a volunteer that sends out the bear tags for Rare Science and I want to let you all know where ever in the world you are, we would LOVE for you to sign up to sew bears! ❤
I would like to volunteer for this cause. My question is: I have indoor animals, is that a home you prefer not to get bears from. I obviously would take great care to keep fabrics clean as I do with my own projects, however I realize some kiddos have allergies to pets! I do not want to add havack to any situation! I just love these Bears and what a wonderful way to give back! Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Thank you so much for highlighting this wonderful cause Rob. My adult daughter and I have been discussing charities and how we would like to help a rare child’s charity since most of the big well know charities have lots of donors. Rare Bears is perfect is just what I have been looking for. Being on a limited income this program is perfect for me because the Bears take small pieces of fabric and since they aren’t stuffed the shipping cost is affordable. I’ve ordered my pattern and hope it arrives quickly.
I just ordered pattern to practice as I have never done a pattern project so until I get it perfect I can start sending.. Thank you so much Rob for your kind and giving heart :) God Bless Ellie
Thank you so much, Ellie for wanting to help bless children with a Rare Bear! Let me know if you have any questions about making one. I'm happy to help!
Thank You Rob, I am still waiting for the pattern and in the mean time I am still cleaning up from Irma and found a saved pack of fat quarters that did not get damaged, Will take up on your offer when it gets here and want to thank you so so much :)
Hello Rob, I just received my pattern and this is the first pattern I have ever done. If I can ask this pattern has two bears ABC and DE I do not understand. Also the meanings of words are different ie basting
Thank you for this tutorial. I requested the special tag and feet fabric last week and they arrived in the mail within days. Can't wait to send in my first bear. My kiddos picked out the fabric, so I know it will be kid approved!
I will soon be making my first Rare Bear. This was really helpful, most likely be playing this as I sew my bear. Thanks Rob for another great tutorial.
It's a joy watching you make this BEAUTIFUL gift ,I love giving an I love you for sharing me an my girls will be joining you on this wonderful journey 💕💕👍👍👍👍👍
I just volunteered to join the Rare Bear team. I’m very excited about doing this. Thank you, Rob, for all of your wonderful tutorials. I ❤️ your enthusiasm and spirit! God bless you! 🙏🏼
I saw these guys at the International Quilt Show in Houston this year and was really taken with the whole concept. So glad to see you doing this tutorial as I've never sewn anything dimensional before and this will make things a lot easier
Love to watch your sewing videos, you inspire me to sew more... but this video inspired me so much to join the RBA... Thank you for all that you do for these children... I look forward to making a child smile as well...
I just joined the rare bear army. I’m ready to get my pattern and pdf so I can start making the rare bears to send the kids. Thank you for your videos!
Thank you very much for making this tutorial. I was able to make my first ever bear! I feel much accomplished. I have been quilting for years, but the bear was a bit daunting. I am making these for my Uncle's grandkids out of his clothing. Then, I will be a pro and start making for the Rare Science kiddos.
Thank you Rob, I am just so appreciating your tutorials, it's exciting for me to be able to make Quilts and seeing this Bear tutorial is just really exciting for me! I am introducing my son with Autism to the wonder of quilting and bears. Just love it so much.
Thank you SO MUCH. This made putting this together so much easier! You’re videos are fantastic & I love this project for children who need something to keep them smiling when they are sick!
Rob, you do such a great job in this tutorial and I love your enthusiasm. Yesterday I shipped bears #5 and #6 that I made. I truly enjoy making these bears and am so glad I discovered RARE Science last month (March 2019). I went to the fabric website and it says the Windham's The Big Dig fat quarter bundle is sold out forever.
Really enjoyed this tutorial. I make memory bears and rabbits and the proceeds go to Children with Cancer in UK. I would have loved to sewn some bear skins but I live in Bulgaria and the site is only registering people in the USA. Love the work the team are doing.
What an amazing program! Thank you for sharing Rob, the patterns are backordered right now, but as soon as they are back in stock I will be making some bears. ❤❤❤
Thanks for the video and the encouragement to do this......I have been looking for something to do! And this just spoke to me. I ordered the pattern and signed up!
Thanks for the video. It answered a couple questions I had about the specific add-ons for Rare Bear. I'll be making my first bear for Rare Bear as soon as I get my label. But I've made dozens of bears from this pattern for another charity.
Hey Rob! Thank you so much for posting this, I followed along the whole way, and I am SO happy with the result. I am so excited to share it. I don't know if someone already pointed out... You used the ABC foot template, when the size should be D,E. That's why your foot oval is too big for the squares Rare Bear sends.
for filling I like to go to Ikea and buy their cheapest pillow its like 1- 2dollars and the filling is polyester so it works great as stuffing and its cheaper then polyfill in a fabric/ hobby store.
I made the sock monkey! He's cute but these little guys are cute too. I would like to make them and give to charity. Thanks for the video! Your Awesome Rob! Keep up the good work 😉😊
❤❤❤ Love how you take the time to go slow for us beginners!!. I gave some panels with all the peices but the instructions aren't easy yo follow. Now I can do them. Do you still send bears to the Rare Science
I’m having a problem with attaching the legs. I wish I could attach a photo to show you. The legs are not laying correctly. It crumpled up at the inner part of the legs at the top. How do I fix it?
Thanks so much for showing me this video.. I can't wait to sign up.. (I never heard of this til you done this.. THANK YOU!!!!) I wish I could of follow your lil Bear you made to where they sew it.. and then follow it all the way to its new home.. It would of had a great ending... Is there anyway you can do another one and go with it all the way to the end ?? HUGS and Many Thanks
Thank you Rob, for a great tutorial video ☺️. I've never heard of these Rare Bears 🐻. I have just joined and bought the pattern from the UK. I can not wait to sew them for the children. X
I am in UK and I had to buy on line from USA. It's a shame we do not do it here or have the pattern digital for download paid as normal, because more people would do it here but the postage alone was double the cost of the pattern itself. It is such a wonderful thing to do and my granddaughter has had things sent her and it's makes do much difference, she been in hospital a year now fighting cancer for the second time in her short life she 6yrs old. So I am really happy to make these bears and pay the postage but just thought more would join outside the USA if the pattern was paid for and then downloaded to print out.
Rob, when you say "clean" material, are you suggesting we wash the fabric before we construct? Or is just new fabric ok? I also like your idea of a fat quarter bundle. How many are needed in the bundle to make the bear?
I am having problems trying to locate the pattern for the Memory Bear. I have looked in the local sewing stores. But they do not have one. Where can I purchase a pattern by mail. I have been looking for the passed two month. No luck.
I just got this pattern because of your video. I want to make more than one so I was thinking I needed to do a template to preserve the pattern. Do you have any suggestions? I have never seen with a pattern. Thanks!
Rob what brand and weight polyester thread do you like to use? I’m trying to build a thread stash and appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance.
Great tut Rob! Can I ask what king of foot is on your babylock? I see a lot of tut people using that foot and I'd like to get one for my machine. Thanks for all your hard work.
Rob I'd like to make about 8 of these. How do I get more feet pads? This is so cool. I'm making one for each of my grand kids and kids. They will Christmas donation in each of their names.
I've made these for my grandchildren, but didn't know about this project. I have now signed up for the program😊. Can you use 100% cotton fabric for them? I have lots of it. Thanks Rob for the video! You are a great guy❤.
I can't thank you enough for supporting and sharing the Rare Bear program! I looked into Rare Science and completed an application on behalf of my eight year old daughter who was born with a brain tumor, an immature teratoma. Her case was only the seventh case known worldwide at the time of her diagnosis. Now that I've seen one of these precious bears in person, I'm even more excited to get involved so that I can help bring joy to another child. There will be a photo of her with her bear on her Facebook page: Naomi's Novel Neurons. It couldn't be uploaded here, which is disappointing. Thanks again, Rob!!
Thanks for doing this video Rob!! I've been making Rare Bears for about 2 years now. They do their best to get you a picture of the child who has picked your bear. I have my "girls" on my wall where I can pray for them! This is a great organization and I hope many people make bears!!
That is amazing!!!!!
I love that!
My daughter's bear just arrived today!
I haven't received my kit yet but can we use a stabilizer on our fabric or is it against the rules
@@pricillaturrentine3009 I think stabilizer would be fine. You can contact them to be sure, but they stuff them with polyfill so i don't see why stabilizer wouldn't be ok.
I received my pair of feet and a tag from Dr. Waters and can't wait for my pattern to arrive so I can make my first RARE Bear. I've been sewing for many decades. Greetings from North Carolina!
Janice you might want to go straight to Rare Science at www.rarescience.org/contact-us/
@@CarolynnBunchPhoto Thanks Carolyn. My pattern has arrived. :)
Hey Rob started watching your tutorials and now my 6 year old son wants to learn how to quilt too. Thank you for your channel and showing that not just girls quilt.
Thank you for tuning in, Lyra! I am so happy that you and your son are enjoying the tutorials! Happy sewing! :)
Hi Rob, I am a new quilter, and I do mean new. I am almost finished with my first quilt😊. Anyway I had sent for the rare bear last week, I hope it comes today. I also sent for 3 more to give to my grandchildren ages 9, 11 and 13 for a Christmas present. So that they can make them and know the real meaning of giving. Which is a happy feeling knowing you are going to put a smile on another child’s face. Thank you Rob.
What an awesome idea. I make performance/ competition tutus among other costumes and performance garments and often have very nice and beautiful fabrics left over, I think maybe i will do this with the scrap fabrics i have leftover from each tutu that i make and send the bear with a photo of the matching tutu it came from. I think it may be pretty special to know that the bears counterparts may be off dancing somewhere with a ballerina.
I love this pattern, I made the 22” bears for two young ladies who lost their dad just before Christmas out of old clothes of his. They turned out great and were super easy to put together.
That sounds like an amazing project that I am sure those two ladies will cherish forever. Thank you for spreading some love through your gift of sewing, C Portinga. :)
Do two Girls really need 22 bears? (Just joking) anyway for filling I like to go to Ikea and buy their cheapest pillow its like 1- 2dollars and the filling is polyester so it works great as stuffing and its cheaper then polyfill in a fabric/ hobby store.
I have pilfered stuffing the same way ... it can be pricey if you don't have a coupon.
I was attempting to follow the pattern directions got so confused, I was ready to give up. Then searching TH-cam I came across your video. THANK YOU!!! Your video is very clear & easy to understand. I like the way you show how to hold/line up the fabric plus which way/direction to put fabric underneath the pressure foot, made sewing go smoothly! After watching this video, I have made 3 Memory Teddy Bears (without reading instructions). THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Glad you enjoyed the tutorial, Lisa! Thanks for tuning in!
Added to my Facebook sewing page. I have about 500 followers!!! Love to make bears. Thanks for the awesome idea. If God gives you the talent to sew you should give back in some way. This is perfect!! Thanks Rob. Love your channel!!!
Thank you so much for helping to spread the word! I hope you enjoy making these Rare Bears! :)
Hi Rob, I made a RARE bear earlier this year. This was truly a rewarding project. I plan on making more in 2018! Such a great idea. Thank you for making the tutorial.
That is so great, Glenna! Thank you for giving back and helping an awesome cause!
Watched with fascination at the Houston Quilt Festival as the Rare Bears were made. What a blessing you've become for so many. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for your kind words. We hope you are able to join the RARE Bear Army, and spread some love and comfort to those in need.
Gosh. I went to the rarescience website to sign up to make a bear, but they are only accepting folks from San Diego. I did, however, see a picture they posted of you, Alex and Jenny with your bears at the Houston Quilt Festival. That was so cool and I wish I could have been there! Maybe next year. Also, glad to see Houston getting back into the swing of things after the hurricane this year! Thanks, Rob for showing this. I started making a stuffed doll a few years ago and could not for the life of me figure out how to attach the head. Now I know. You're awesome.
Hi Carole, To my knowledge, the RARE Bear program is open to all sewists who would care to participate. Here is a link to the sign up page: www.rarescience.org/rare-bear-program/rare-bear-army-signup/
I love how you teach and you can tell by your projects that you love what you do. Thank you for calling attention to this rare bear. I'm 50 with stage 4 cancer and I make bauble bags for people recovering from surgery with drainage balls. Comforts like these things make sick people very happy. Thank you again
I enjoyed watching you make your bear. I've made a few of them, and it's fun choosing fabrics to make them happy bears. It's really nice to get pictures of the amazing kids who have received them.
Rob, I had never heard of Rare Bears until I watched you video. Every child needs a special bear. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Do you wash your fabrics first? I worry about allergies.
Thank you for your heart to make these for rare disease children. I have a friend who’s daughter has Angelman’s Disease so this hit close to home. This is by far your best video! You were calm and not over the top as you have been on other videos. I wish I had your energy! ❤️ Thanks again. Great video!
I already have my pattern and just waiting for the Rare Bears paws can't wait till I recerive them so I can start sewing them. Thanks Rob
I enjoy your youtube channel so much! My husband bought me a baby lock and I found your videos through them. I am teaching myself to sew using videos like yours on youtube (Thank You! :) -- This Rare Bear video is so awesome-- you have such a gift with explaining/teaching. I signed up to make a bear and I ordered the pattern. I'm sure i will be watching this video multiple times while making my 1st bear! lol God Bless my sewing friend! , --Michelle
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for tuning in, and welcome to the world of sewing and quilting! I am so happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to join the RARE Bear Army! I know you will be making a difference with each stitch you make! Have fun sewing! :)
This is amazing! I just signed up to make them. I personally have a rare disease and would have loved this as a kid. I love being about to make a kid smile when they are going through tough time. I look forward to making many bears for kids!
Thank you so much! I just joined the Rare Bear and will be making many bears...great job bringing this to our attention!
That's awesome, Joseph! I am so happy you joined the Rare Bear Army! :)
HAPPY DANCE!!! I finished my first rare bear. This one is pinks, next one will be blues or greens. Thank you for sharing this opportunity.
This is such a great organization. I purchased the pattern. I've never made a sewn stuffed animal before but this looks doable. Looking forward to helping.
Thank you for joining the Rare Bear Army!
I'm a volunteer that sends out the bear tags for Rare Science and I want to let you all know where ever in the world you are, we would LOVE for you to sign up to sew bears! ❤
That's awesome!
I would like to volunteer for this cause. My question is: I have indoor animals, is that a home you prefer not to get bears from. I obviously would take great care to keep fabrics clean as I do with my own projects, however I realize some kiddos have allergies to pets! I do not want to add havack to any situation! I just love these Bears and what a wonderful way to give back! Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
I received my bear tag and feet for one bear and can't wait for my pattern to arrive.
I'm making one next month! Looks hard, but fun!
Im in Bulgaria and the site wont let me sign up to be a volunteer. Gutted.
I just signed up!! Thank you Rob! I just came across this video. Rob you are awesome!
Thank you so much for highlighting this wonderful cause Rob. My adult daughter and I have been discussing charities and how we would like to help a rare child’s charity since most of the big well know charities have lots of donors. Rare Bears is perfect is just what I have been looking for. Being on a limited income this program is perfect for me because the Bears take small pieces of fabric and since they aren’t stuffed the shipping cost is affordable. I’ve ordered my pattern and hope it arrives quickly.
What a great program and kudos to you Rob for showing it to us..great tutorial!
I just ordered pattern to practice as I have never done a pattern project so until I get it perfect I can start sending.. Thank you so much Rob for your kind and giving heart :) God Bless Ellie
Thank you so much, Ellie for wanting to help bless children with a Rare Bear! Let me know if you have any questions about making one. I'm happy to help!
Thank You Rob, I am still waiting for the pattern and in the mean time I am still cleaning up from Irma and found a saved pack of fat quarters that did not get damaged, Will take up on your offer when it gets here and want to thank you so so much :)
Hello Rob, I just received my pattern and this is the first pattern I have ever done. If I can ask this pattern has two bears ABC and DE I do not understand. Also the meanings of words are different ie basting
Thank you for this tutorial. I requested the special tag and feet fabric last week and they arrived in the mail within days. Can't wait to send in my first bear. My kiddos picked out the fabric, so I know it will be kid approved!
I will soon be making my first Rare Bear. This was really helpful, most likely be playing this as I sew my bear. Thanks Rob for another great tutorial.
It's a joy watching you make this BEAUTIFUL gift ,I love giving an I love you for sharing me an my girls will be joining you on this wonderful journey 💕💕👍👍👍👍👍
What a wonderful video! Thank you for bringing this opportunity to make a bear and make a difference to all of us!
I just volunteered to join the Rare Bear team. I’m very excited about doing this. Thank you, Rob, for all of your wonderful tutorials. I ❤️ your enthusiasm and spirit! God bless you! 🙏🏼
Thank you so much, Maggie! So glad you joined the RARE Bear Army! :)
I saw these guys at the International Quilt Show in Houston this year and was really taken with the whole concept. So glad to see you doing this tutorial as I've never sewn anything dimensional before and this will make things a lot easier
Just ordered my pattern & joined the army! Hope my first one looks good!
my grandmother and I are working on making a rare bear. Can't wait to make more after that!
Love to watch your sewing videos, you inspire me to sew more... but this video inspired me so much to join the RBA... Thank you for all that you do for these children... I look forward to making a child smile as well...
I just joined the rare bear army. I’m ready to get my pattern and pdf so I can start making the rare bears to send the kids.
Thank you for your videos!
Love this project, as soon as I receive labels and feet fabric. I will start number seven. So fun.
Joined the rare bear army. P.S. my baby has PKU so this is something special to us. Hoping he'll get his bear soon!
Thank you very much for making this tutorial. I was able to make my first ever bear! I feel much accomplished. I have been quilting for years, but the bear was a bit daunting. I am making these for my Uncle's grandkids out of his clothing. Then, I will be a pro and start making for the Rare Science kiddos.
Just finished my first rare bear! Thank-you Rob for the excellent video!! I am excited to make more of them
Thank you Rob, I am just so appreciating your tutorials, it's exciting for me to be able to make Quilts and seeing this Bear tutorial is just really exciting for me! I am introducing my son with Autism to the wonder of quilting and bears. Just love it so much.
Thank you SO MUCH. This made putting this together so much easier! You’re videos are fantastic & I love this project for children who need something to keep them smiling when they are sick!
I just signed up and am looking forward to doing this, sounds like a great way to give to others. Thanks for your videos Rob.
Thank you for joining the Rare Bear Army!
This is a wonderful project and done for a great reason. Thank you for sharing. I am checking into this today.
Thank you so much, Linda! I cannot wait to see your Rare Bear!
Rob, you do such a great job in this tutorial and I love your enthusiasm. Yesterday I shipped bears #5 and #6 that I made. I truly enjoy making these bears and am so glad I discovered RARE Science last month (March 2019). I went to the fabric website and it says the Windham's The Big Dig fat quarter bundle is sold out forever.
That was awesome. You see too many people supporting a good cause with the skills they have.
Kudos, i look forward to trying out my own bear for RBA.
Awesome, Mary! I hope you enjoy creating a RARE Bear!
Wish I had seen this video before I made my bears! The bears and I had some wrestling matches when I made them!
Really enjoyed this tutorial. I make memory bears and rabbits and the proceeds go to Children with Cancer in UK. I would have loved to sewn some bear skins but I live in Bulgaria and the site is only registering people in the USA. Love the work the team are doing.
Thanks Rob. I will be joining the effort.
What a wonderful tutorial & great cause!
I received my labels and I’m excited to get my bears done
This is a great idea! I will be registrating as soon as this video is over!
What a great cause! I'll be requesting info from this organization asap!
Fantastic! Thank you for joining the RARE Bear Army!
Thank you for this tutorial. I recently became nana to a baby boy with a rare disease. Its going to be a long raod for his family.
Sending prayers!
What an amazing program! Thank you for sharing Rob, the patterns are backordered right now, but as soon as they are back in stock I will be making some bears. ❤❤❤
Thanks for the video and the encouragement to do this......I have been looking for something to do! And this just spoke to me. I ordered the pattern and signed up!
Thanks for the video. It answered a couple questions I had about the specific add-ons for Rare Bear. I'll be making my first bear for Rare Bear as soon as I get my label. But I've made dozens of bears from this pattern for another charity.
Thanks Rob, you're the best!
Brilliant Rob such a Amazing item too share with Everyone (smile n huggs)
you make it look so easy. love it.
I heard about your channel from Whitney Sews. Subscribed.
Hey Rob! Thank you so much for posting this, I followed along the whole way, and I am SO happy with the result. I am so excited to share it. I don't know if someone already pointed out... You used the ABC foot template, when the size should be D,E. That's why your foot oval is too big for the squares Rare Bear sends.
Hi Beth! Thank you for watching and for your feedback! Hope you have lots of fun making these RARE Bears!
This is great. Will get this started with them.
Funny funny bloke, I’ll enjoy following you lol xx
Hi Rob, Its me Tracey...I have your bear-the money goes to such a great cause!!
for filling I like to go to Ikea and buy their cheapest pillow its like 1- 2dollars and the filling is polyester so it works great as stuffing and its cheaper then polyfill in a fabric/ hobby store.
So wonderful!! I am joining!
thanks rob.. good work, great cause
I made the sock monkey! He's cute but these little guys are cute too. I would like to make them and give to charity. Thanks for the video! Your Awesome Rob! Keep up the good work 😉😊
That's awesome Rose! Thanks for tuning in!
❤❤❤ Love how you take the time to go slow for us beginners!!. I gave some panels with all the peices but the instructions aren't easy yo follow. Now I can do them. Do you still send bears to the Rare Science
Love all your videos 😍. I wonder were u order your fun fluorescent rulers they are awesome 👏🏽
I’m having a problem with attaching the legs. I wish I could attach a photo to show you. The legs are not laying correctly. It crumpled up at the inner part of the legs at the top. How do I fix it?
I was curious how many bears have you (Rob) made so far?
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have signed up.
Thank you, Sabrina! :)
Thanks so much for showing me this video.. I can't wait to sign up.. (I never heard of this til you done this.. THANK YOU!!!!) I wish I could of follow your lil Bear you made to where they sew it.. and then follow it all the way to its new home.. It would of had a great ending... Is there anyway you can do another one and go with it all the way to the end ?? HUGS and Many Thanks
I'm late to the party. Thank you so much for doing this Rob. I signed up to make one. Wish me luck.
i signed up today and ordered my pattern ... waiting for it to arrive in Australia
Thank you so much AnnMarie! I hope you enjoy making your RARE Bear!
they did a refund; must not be able to get it in Australia
Thank you Rob, for a great tutorial video ☺️. I've never heard of these Rare Bears 🐻. I have just joined and bought the pattern from the UK. I can not wait to sew them for the children. X
Tara Furnice where did you get the pattern in the UK
Louise Coleman Hi Louise, I had to pay for it online but from the USA.😊x
Fantastic, Tara! Thank you for helping with such an awesome cause! :)
I am in UK and I had to buy on line from USA. It's a shame we do not do it here or have the pattern digital for download paid as normal, because more people would do it here but the postage alone was double the cost of the pattern itself. It is such a wonderful thing to do and my granddaughter has had things sent her and it's makes do much difference, she been in hospital a year now fighting cancer for the second time in her short life she 6yrs old. So I am really happy to make these bears and pay the postage but just thought more would join outside the USA if the pattern was paid for and then downloaded to print out.
Rob, when you say "clean" material, are you suggesting we wash the fabric before we construct? Or is just new fabric ok? I also like your idea of a fat quarter bundle. How many are needed in the bundle to make the bear?
I am having problems trying to locate the pattern for the Memory Bear. I have looked in the local sewing stores. But they do not have one. Where can I purchase a pattern by mail. I have been looking for the passed two month. No luck.
I'm hooked....thanks, Rob!
I just got this pattern because of your video. I want to make more than one so I was thinking I needed to do a template to preserve the pattern. Do you have any suggestions? I have never seen with a pattern. Thanks!
that is amazing! what a great cause
Does this pattern exist? I got online and couldn’t purchase it on simplicity.
Rob what brand and weight polyester thread do you like to use? I’m trying to build a thread stash and appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance.
Can you use safety eyes or just embroidered eyes?
Also, do you press the seams open or to one side?
Are bear safety eyes and noses ok to put on or do they just prefer floss or nothing at all
Hi Tasha! RARE Science prefers no eyes or nose due to choking hazards that they pose. Hope you enjoy making this project! :)
Hello How Wonderful!For a school project we started to sew a bear.
🌹Valerie
Great tut Rob! Can I ask what king of foot is on your babylock? I see a lot of tut people using that foot and I'd like to get one for my machine. Thanks for all your hard work.
Hi Rob, love the bear. Nice work. Is there any way to donate and get the bear patterns from Chile in South America?? Keep up the good work!
Rob I'd like to make about 8 of these. How do I get more feet pads? This is so cool. I'm making one for each of my grand kids and kids. They will Christmas donation in each of their names.
Also which size bear did you make. 18 or 22? Pattern has both
Rare science asks for only the 18 inch ones.
Can you use plush fabric for the rare bear program?
Just ordered my pattern.
Fantastic! Thank you Ted, for joining the RARE Bear Army!
I saw this is a Simplicity pattern. What is the pattern number?
Love this tutorial...... thinking about signing up!🤔
Is there a SIZZIX die cut for this pattern? It sure would be nice to save time and make lots and lots of bears.
I've made these for my grandchildren, but didn't know about this project. I have now signed up for the program😊. Can you use 100% cotton fabric for them? I have lots of it. Thanks Rob for the video! You are a great guy❤.