I’ve been asked if its possible to hand sew a hand puppet from our patterns. The short answer is yes! It is possible. The long answer is that it takes quite a bit longer than using a sewing machine. But you can do it. If you use small stitches and match the color of thread to the fleece and felt, then the end result will look just as nice as a machine sewn puppet.
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Learn how to make a small tiger puppet perfect for child’s hands by scaling the pattern down to 65% in your printer settings.
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50% off the Parrot puppet pattern. Website only sale ends 10-31-26.
It was such a delight to see the words “You saved the day!” as the subject of an email nestled among the long list of marketing emails, promotional emails and sales outreach emails. I instinctively knew from the address that this was a legitimate sender and not phishing. I clicked on it immediately because I didn’t recall having done anything spectacular lately and was wondering….huh? Continue reading “Our Person Puppet Sewing Pattern “Saved the Day!””
50% off the Triceratops puppet pattern. Website only sale ends 9-30-26.
Even though our puppet sewing patterns are sized to fit older kids’ and adult’s hands, it is very simple to reduce the pattern down to a size small enough for a preschooler. This post shows what the finished puppets look like comparing sizes and how to resize the pattern for printing. Continue reading “Examples of Puppets Scaled Down to 80% and 65%”
50% off the bear puppet pattern. Website only sale ends 8-31-26.
In order to save storage space, I wanted a puppet stand that could be broken down into two parts- the stand and the base. Using a T-nut and hanger bolt, you can attach a dowel to the base. An unfinished wooden plaque from a craft store makes a great base. A 3/4″ wooden dowel is easy to find at local hardware stores or online. The puppet stand was not only collapsible, but it was also sturdy.
The most rewarding aspect of my puppet sewing pattern business is hearing from our customers about how their finished puppets are bringing more joy to the world. A teacher from Montreal, Quebec Canada sent me a note about a very imaginative and unique collaboration at the school where she teaches. Continue reading “High School Drama Students Need a Scurry of Squirrels”
Puppets can actually turn out to be the some of the best teacher’s aides that a teacher could use. Since kids are captivated by puppets, the easily distracted kids have something to focus on. Puppets can also be used as motivational tools to encourage kids to do their best. The puppet can give words of encouragement or advice to the students. Puppets can help kids understand new concepts in subjects like science and art. Continue reading “Using Puppets to Teach Primary and Secondary Colors to Kids”
