Normally all of creativity is dedicated to running my jewelry business, Trinity London. However, in recent months, I’ve decided to try my hand at sewing, specifically making teddy bears. Since I only attempted any type of sewing within the past few months, I have learned many things in the process that I thought I would share.
Lesson 1a: If you think your cat or dog sheds too much, making a stuffed animal is not for you.
Lesson 1b: People coming into your house while you are making a teddy bear may think you have sacrificed your pets as part of a cult ritual when they see the amount of fur on the floor.
Lesson 1c: If your significant other is not attracted to hairy chests, it’s probably best to wear something over your clothes.
Lesson 1d: Even if you bought the fur there in the first place, the people at the craft store will look at you strangely if you don’t use a lint roller (or a vacuum… or just burn the clothes and change into something new entirely) before you make a quick stop at the store to pick up that one piece you are missing.
Lesson 1e: Expect to find stray pieces of fur in odd places (i.e. – on the...