Finger Puppets?

[mooresherry]

Is there a place I can look to see how the finger puppets are made? Are they stitched on felt? I know the concept (do the stitching and then add the backing for the final stitching?), but I'm not sure what fabrics to use.

Thanks!

Sherry

[wienerin]

soft felt works best

[Rebekah1234]

make sure it is washable felt, that kind lasts the longest.

[wookie]

I suppose you could also use a nice sturdy fabric. A friend of mine did and they turned out really well

[Cutiepie]

I did mine on felt, but I have also seen them done on denim or a heavy twill. The benefit of the felt is that it doesn't fray after you cut out the puppet. If you use a fabric that will fray, I recommend using a fray-stop product on the cut edges.

[npeplau]

Are there directions for making these? Are they made in layers then assembled or is the front embroidered in the hoop and the back floated underneath to finish? Nancy

[Cutiepie]

Yes, at least the set I have done is created by stitching out the front and then floating the back piece underneath before the final stitch color (the outline).

[npeplau]

Thanks Cutie Pie, I have often wanted to make these but just to lazy to think about how they are really done! I guess it iseasier to come here and ask. thank you, Nancy