{"id":21460,"date":"2021-08-23T07:46:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T07:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=21460"},"modified":"2026-06-29T04:04:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T04:04:03","slug":"compare-the-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/compare-the-bears\/","title":{"rendered":"Compare the Bears!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not sure which bear to make?<\/span><\/h2>\n


\nWhich teddy bear is easiest to sew?<\/span><\/h2>\n


\nWhich FFF bear pattern is the BEST?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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OK, let’s talk BEARS! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

First up we have a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>detailed description of each specific bear pattern<\/b>. After this I have answered the <\/span>most frequently asked questions<\/b> (FAQs)<\/strong> I get asked about comparing my teddy bear patterns.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Descriptions of Each Bear:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here we compare the specific features and differences between the Funky Friends Factory bear patterns ~> listed below from NEWEST to OLDEST.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Gracie GRANDAUGHTER Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Buttons the BEST DRESSED Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Ben the Beginner Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Keep Me Keepsake Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Melody Memory Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Kawaii Teddy Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Izzy Insomniac Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Preston Polar Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Panda Ning<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Calico Signature Bear<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Honey Teddy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Gracie GRANDDAUGHTER Bear<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Size: 25cm (10inches) from table to top of head!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Here is a pic of me holding Gracie GRANDDAUGHTER Bear<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0so you can get an idea of his actual size.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Get ready for frills & tea parties ~ Gracie’s here! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    She’s the first Funky Friends Factory bear with removable clothes, a ruffled party dress, lacey bloomers, and head bow. <\/span>Gracie is a dainty teddy bear who is fully sewn (non-jointed), and she has 2 options to create a dressed memory bear: use all new fabric with the included pattern pieces for her dress, bloomers & head bow OR use a child\u2019s special pre-loved clothing!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Janine McKenzie<\/strong> sewed this Gracie as a memory bear for her great niece using her baby clothing.\ud83e\ude77<\/span><\/p>\n

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    AND here she is hanging out with some of the Funky Friends Factory Bears. Gracie GRANDDAUGHTER Bear<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span> is a fair bit smaller than Melody Memory Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (who is a bit of a “CHUNKY” bear\ud83d\ude31) BUT she will make a cute baby sister bear, especially for Ben the BEGINNER Bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How is Gracie different from Melody and Ben?<\/strong>
    \nAll three are designed to work great as clothing keepsakes, but I designed each bear to fit different needs. The most obvious difference is Gracie comes with removable clothes!<\/p>\n

    How is Gracie different from Melody?<\/strong>
    \n    Melody Memory Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> is designed to show off multiple fabrics, so she has a \u201cpatchwork\u201d effect, whereas Gracie’s body is best in a single fabric with contrast fabrics on the clothing pieces. Melody has a tummy seam, but Gracie does not. Melody has more & larger spaces for embroidery, but you can also customize Gracie’s paw pads and dress front. Melody and Gracie have very different arms. Gracie is designed to look like her arms are jointed (like the legs on Kip Keepsake Dog), but they are fully machine sewn. Gracie’s arms are easy according to maker feedback.<\/p>\n

    How is Gracie different from Ben?<\/strong>
    \nGracie’s arms are fixed in place whereas     Ben the BEGINNER Bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2019s arms move and are meant to be extra easy to sew. Gracie has a cute, child-like upturned nose instead of a separate snout piece. Ben is a great fit for using lots of different fabrics on the bear’s body, while Gracie’s body is best in a solid color with contrast provided by the clothing. Ben has an extra wide and long tummy space for fussy-cutting and embroidery.<\/p>\n

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    Here’s a guide to Gracie’s special features.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    Gracie is a great option for you if\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n