Boris the Felt Bear Sewing Pattern

Meet Boris — a tiny hand-stitched bear in a festive sweater and pants, ready to sit on your shelf and look adorable 🐻🎄 This PDF pattern walks you through every step, with clear photos and beginner-friendly instructions.

Pattern language: English only.

Size

Boris is approx. 11 cm (4.25″) tall.

What's Included

• Step-by-step instructions with clear photos
• Full-size pattern pieces
• Outfit: sweater & pants

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly. No sewing machine needed — Boris is entirely hand-stitched.

Materials & Tools

• Wool felt — for the body, sweater, pants, and a small scrap for cheeks
• Embroidery thread (mouline) — to match your felt and for face details
• 3 mm black beads (for eyes)
• Thin thread for attaching bead eyes
• Toy stuffing (poly-fill or scraps)
• Sewing/embroidery needles
• Scissors, pencil or fabric marker
• Tweezers
• Optional: small beads for sweater decoration

Good to Know

This listing is for a digital PDF pattern only — you'll receive a downloadable file with instructions, not a finished toy.

Can I Sell What I Make?

Yes! You're welcome to sell finished bears made from this pattern in your own small shop, at craft fairs, or at markets. Just a couple of ground rules:

• Please don't resell, share, or repost the PDF pattern file itself — only the finished items
• Credit "pattern by Lizakwak" somewhere in your listing
• This pattern isn't licensed for mass production or manufacturing use

We'd love to see your finished Boris — tag @lizakwak.knits on Instagram when he's done!