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So here's the deal. I have two zip up style jackets to make teddy bears out of. One bear from each jacket. The pattern I was givin to make the bears will make an 18" bear, using only 4 cuts of fabric. It's just not possible for me to get that amount of fabric from a jacket. What's the best way to shrink a pattern? I've never used one before so this is all completly new to me & to make matters worse the jackets are from my moms friends dead mother. So they're very special to her. & I have till Sunday to make them. Yikes! So HELP PLEASEEEEE!!