Q&A for How to Refurbish a Teddy Bear

You may be able to use the filling from pillows. Alternatively, craft stores sell stuffing in large bags that would be suitable.

Tell him he is going to hospital and has to have an operation and make it fun. After all, he will love his new look at the end and so will you.

Yes; because of the zipper, it will be easy to replace stuffing. Just unzip it and take out the old stuffing, replace with new stuffing and zip it back up.

Most superstores and dollars stores carry it.

It depends how old the teddy bear seems to be. If it looks to be in good condition, great! If you can see loose stitching and matted fur, it might be time to refurbish.

You can put dried rice in the paws, or take some bean bag beans out of a bean bag.

You could cut the bear on a seam and fill it with more stuffing in that area.

It depends on how bad the bear's condition is. If it has rips and tears, yes.

Dampen the fur and brush it lightly (if you do it too hard, the fur might rip out), then wait for it to dry.

If you still have the face, try to sew it back on. If not, you could use some fabric and button eyes. The teddy may not look perfect this way, but at least it'll have a face.

Tell the teddy that he/she will look much nicer when you are done. If he/she still feels nervous, promise him/her a special treat.

Try to find similar fabric and sew it on the patches or cut the bare patches and sew it on from there. It might not look the best but your bear won't be balding anymore and there will be less risk of the stuffing bursting out and ruining your bear's shape.

Just re-read the article, as the bear in this is 25 years old and the steps are appropriate for an old bear. If your bear is really old and valuable/sentimental, take it to a professional for advice.