Finger Puppets?

mooresherry · February 25th, 2009

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** · February 25th, 2009

soft felt works best

**Rebekah1234** · February 25th, 2009

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

**wookie** · February 26th, 2009

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

**Cutiepie** · March 3rd, 2009

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** · March 3rd, 2009

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** · March 4th, 2009

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** · March 4th, 2009

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