Foreword
Introduction
Bear Design
-Modeling System
-Grid System-proportions
-Freehand designing-initial sketching
-Designing each pattern piece
-Cross-checking for a perfect fit
Making a hard copy
Pattern filing and family trees
Styles and themes

Bear Construction
-Essentil tools
-Jointing systems
-Mechanisms
-Fabrics
-Threads
-Pinning
-Sewing
-Jointing
-Stuffing
-Needle-sculpting
-Closing and finishing
-Spares
-Accessories and clothing

Pattern 1 - A dressed bear
Pattern 2 - A wild bear cub
Pattern 3 - A four legged bear

Running Your Own Business
-Is it for you?
-Do you know the market?
-Doing your business homework
-Financing your business
-The business plan
-The presentaton package
-Marketing
-Pricing
-Retail and wholesale
-Sales representatives
-Shows and mail-order
-Publicity
-Organization
-Business Etiquette
-Staying healthy
-The path to success

Suppliers Index
Bibliography