Sew a Scrappy Bear Draft Stopper by Sanae Ishida

All levels | 32 min 19 sec

Sew a Scrappy Bear Draft Stopper
Overview00:41
Materials01:07
Cut fabric03:14
Assemble the face14:07
Sew the draft stopper13:10

Taught by Sanae Ishida

Buy For $19.95

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Author, illustrator, and maker Sanae Ishida designs useful items brimming with personality. She crafted this adorable bear stopper to prevent that chilly winter air from seeping under your door and not only is this project a fantastic scrap buster, but it's beginner-friendly and a fun introduction to very easy patchwork, basic hand-embroidery, and appliqué with a sewing machine. For a more streamlined look, simply omit the bear elements. This is a super fast and satisfying project that makes a wonderful cold-weather gift. Approximately 36” wide x 5” high.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Fabric - quilting cotton, linen, cotton/linen blends and wool in the following amounts:
Piece 1: Fabric 1 (Bear face + ears): ¼ yard
Piece 2: 11” wide x 11” high
Piece 3: 4” wide x 11” high
Piece 4: 9” wide x 11” high
Piece 5: 5” wide x 11” high
Piece 6: 6” wide x 11” high
Fabric 2 (Snout): scrap piece
Fabric 3 (nose): scrap piece
Cotton, wool or synthetic batting (beans or rice would work too)
Sewing machine
Coordinating thread
Marking tool
Fabric shears
Hand sewing needle
Embroidery needle
Embroidery floss in black
Seam ripper
Clear gridded ruler for cutting the rectangles (optional)
Iron and ironing surface