Washcloth Puppets Sewing Pattern


Washcloth Puppets Sewing Pattern

Materials List
Patterns: (click each to open in a page that you can print out)
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Cow
Four Washcloths, two white, one black and one peach
One 6" x 3" (15 cm) x 7.5 cm) piece of fabric, white
Two Skeins Embroidery Floss, black and white
Water Soluble Pen
Paper Backed Fusing Web (opt.)

Bunny
Four Washcloths, three pink, one white
One 5" x 5" (12.5 cm) x 12.5 cm) Piece of Pink Gingham
Two Skeins Embroidery Floss, black and white
Water Soluble Pen
Paper Backed Fusing Web (opt.)

Bear
Two 12 1/2" x 13" (32 cm x 33 cm) washcloths, light brown
Three Skeins Embroidery Floss, black, white and pink
Water Soluble Pen
Paper Backed Fusing Web (opt.)

Instructions

Faces and Appliques

Pin patterns to washcloths placing bottom edges of puppet pattern on finished edge of cloth. Do not cut yet. Transfer MARKINGS for faces.
Embroider nose, eyes and paw pads using a SATIN STITCH. Embroider mouth using a CHAIN STITCH. Cut out body pieces.
Cut out appliques for bunny ears and muzzle, cow head patches, body spots and muzzle. Applique pieces to puppet bodies.

Bunny Ears

Applique gingham inset to front of ear.
Stitch ear front to back.
Trim Seams. Clip curves and turn right side out.
Form tuck at the center of the ear.
Baste ears to head, having raw edges even

Cow Ears and Horns

Stitch ear front to back.
Trim seams.
Clip Curves and turn right side out. Fold along fold line. Baste to head, having raw edges even.
Fold horns in half with right sides together, stitch curved edge. Turn right side out. Press seam to center back. Stuff lightly. Baste to head having raw edges even.

Body

Fold up lower edge of puppet front along fold line, forming pocket. Baste along side edges to hold in place.
Stitch front to back at side seams. Clip curves. Trim seams to 1/8", turn right side out.
Top stitch 1/8" inch all around leaving lower edge open.