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How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal

Introduction

This repair will teach you how to reattach an arm onto a stuffed bear. You will use sewing techniques to follow through with this repair.

What you need

  1. How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal, Teddy Bear and Materials: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal, Teddy Bear and Materials: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Gather all materials

    • Identify the area on the stuffed animal that needs sewn back together.

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  2. How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • String one end of the thread through the sewing needles eye.

    • Loop the thread so that the ends match at each end.

    • Tie a double knot.

    • Working with needles can be dangerous.

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  4. How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Weave the thread and needle through the limb and then into the body to attach.

    • Pull the thread tightly to bring two pieces together, closing the hole. This creates an overcast stitch to secure the effected area.

    • Don't pull on the thread too tightly or this will break the thread and overlap the stitching.

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  5. How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Cut the excess thread, leaving at least 4 inches to allow you to tie a double knot. This will close the seam.

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  6. How to Reattach a Limb to a Stuffed Animal: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Enjoy your repaired bear, stuffed animal!

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Missouri Western, Team S1-G1, Adkins Fall 2017 Member of Missouri Western, Team S1-G1, Adkins Fall 2017

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