Build a bear teddy bear wearing a blue and white striped t-shirt, black shorts, and blue sandals. The teddy bear is standing in front of a white background with a green fern plant to the right. There are 3 wooden blocks with the letters B,D and B on the floor next to the fern. The teddy bear t-shirt and teddy bear shots were made from sewing patterns by Best Dressed Bears.

Build a bear teddy bear wearing a white peplum top with a pink flower, pink shorts, and pink sandals. The teddy bear is standing in front of a white background with a green fern plant to the right. There are 3 wooden blocks with the letters B,D and B on the floor next to the fern. The teddy bear t-shirt and teddy bear shots were made from sewing patterns by Best Dressed Bears.

Teddy bear shorts measurement chart. The teddy bear shorts have been made from a sewing pattern by Best Dressed Bears.

Shelby Shorts

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Whether it's a day at the beach or a BBQ in the garden, these shorts are just ‘pawfect’ to keep your teddy bear cool. Featuring a cute tail hole and elasticated waist for easy dressing, the Shelby Shorts are a perfect addition to your teddy bear’s summer wardrobe. With no fiddly seams, zips or buttonholes this teddy bear shorts sewing pattern is a quick and simple make for beginners upwards.

The Shelby Shorts sewing pattern is designed to fit 15-18 inch teddy bears, such as Build a Bear and Bear Factory teddy bears.

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Pattern Features

The Shelby Shorts PDF sewing pattern includes:

Comprehensive written tutorial to guide you through each step of the process.
Clear step-by-step photographs.
Professionally drafted full sized pattern pieces which include seam allowances.
Fabric guide.
Summary pattern instructions.
A handy envelope cover so you can store your pattern.

The sewing pattern is designed to fit 15-18 inch teddy bears, such as Build a Bear and Bear Factory teddy bears.

What you will get ?

14 page sewing pattern and tutorial that’s available for immediate download so you can start your project straight away. The pattern is sized to fit on A4 and US Letter Paper. A PDF reader (e.g. Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC) will be required to view and print the file.

The pattern is written in English.

The pattern measurements are given in inches and centimetres.

Skill level

Beginner

Sizing

The pattern is designed to fit 15-18 inch teddy bears such as 'Build A Bear' and ‘Bear Factory’ bears. Please note that all bears are stuffed differently, and head, waist, chest, and arm measurements can vary significantly. Please see the listing photos for finished garment sizes to check that this pattern is suitable before buying.

Materials & Tools

Fabric: 23cm x 76cm (9 inches x 30 inches)
Elastic: 36cm x 8mm (14 inches x 0.4 inches)
Matching Thread

At Best Dressed Bears, we encourage the upcycling of fabric wherever possible. Gently used lightweight cotton, lightweight denim, linen or upcycled clothing are ideal for this project. Remember to ‘bear’ in mind the size of teddy bear clothes, plain fabrics or fabrics with small patterns/stripes work best.

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Great pattern and easy to follow

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love your patterns easy for beginner sewers like myself

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Great pattern and easy to follow instructions. My client loves the clothes I made from her late husband's clothes. It will mean so much to their daughter.

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I almost have them all! Love it

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Wow, wonderful easy patter!! Enjoyed making for a customers bears

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