Two new puppets have joined our zoo. The Monkey Puppet Pattern and Skunk Puppet Pattern are now available for sale.
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Horse Pattern – Customer Adapation
We love it when a customer adapts one of our animal puppet patterns to create what they want. Maureen used our horse pattern and adapted it to give the horse a blaze and chest markings. She looped the strips of fabric for the mane and forelock, giving it a 3 dimensional look. She left off the legs. The eyes are flatter with larger pupils than what is on the pattern. These changes give the puppet a whole new look which is just adorable!
Video Tutorials: How to Sew Flamingo Puppet
We are working on creating step by step tutorials of how to sew all of our animal puppet patterns. Next out of the editing booth is the flamingo!
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Video Tutorials: How to Sew with a Drop-in Bobbin Sewing Machine
I’ve owned and used my Singer 328K sewing machine since my mother bought it for me in the 1960’s. Over the years I’ve used it to sew just about everything. Now it’s my main sewing machine for designing and making my puppets.
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Video Tutorials: How to Sew with a Bobbin Case Sewing Machine
My second sewing machine is a White Model 1755. I received it from a friend and think it’s from the 1990’s, but trying to find information for it online is a bit of a challenge. I rarely use it, since I prefer my ancient Singer.
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Free Lion Felt Hand Puppet Pattern
Make your very own felt lion hand puppet using our free pattern. Very simple to make – just cut felt and glue together. You could hand sew it too, if you wanted.
Video Tutorials: How to Sew Hippo Puppet
We are working on creating step by step tutorials of how to sew all of our animal puppet patterns. Next out of the editing booth is the hippopotamus!
Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is coming up fast. Are you having trouble finding the right gift this year? How about adding some puppets to your festive cheer? We have gift ideas for the people who know how to sew, the people who know people who sew and the people who love arts and crafts and hot glue.
How Much Do Materials Cost for Your Puppet Patterns?
The cost of the materials to make one of my animal puppets is a bit tricky to pin down. Finding the materials in your area could be really easy or challenging depending on where in the world you live. I’m fortunate to have Michaels, JoAnn and SAS Fabrics just a drive away. Others might need to rely only on online stores with additional shipping costs.
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Free Owl Felt Hand Puppet Pattern
Make your very own felt owl hand puppet using our free pattern. Very simple to make – just cut felt and glue together. You could hand sew it too, if you wanted.