Puppets! Stitch up an easy finger puppet mouse--this paper pattern will take you step-by-step through the basic skills for stitching toys, and show you how to make a finger puppet in an afternoon or two.
This pattern is a great choice if you want to learn to sew, with instructions that are designed to be beginner-friendly. You can use a sewing machine or sew completely by hand. But there's plenty here to keep more experienced sewists busy, too--lots of costumes and accessories to add to your mouse to give it character and flair!
Finishing at 5 inches tall, these mice will fit right into the standard 1:12 standard dollhouse, or just sit adorably on your desk.
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This listing is for a printed pattern/tutorial that will come to you in the mail: 20+ pages of fully illustrated instructions (including how to prep boiled wool) and patterns for the mouse, costumes, accessories, and cardstock stand.
If you'd prefer a digital download pdf file pattern, click here. And if you don't want to round up all the supplies you need for the project, click here for the everything-but-the-scissors kit that includes almost everything you need to complete 2 mouse puppets.
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Please note: mice have small parts and are not suitable for children under 3. Children under 10 who don’t already have a bit of sewing experience will most likely need adult accompaniment in order to succeed.
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An easy sewing project for beginners and skilled crafters (maybe oldsters and youngsters?) to work on together, it’s quite likely to turn into a family tradition. To see some ideas of what you can do with the little animal finger puppets, visit the Design-Your-Own page or our Customers' Character Gallery. And for more easy sewing projects, check out our Little Pig finger puppet, Little Rabbit finger puppet and Little Bird finger puppet patterns.
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Here’s what you'll need to make each little mouse:
Body fabric: 7” x 10” piece of felt, fleece, or boiled wool
Eyes: Opaque black glass seed beads - 3mm (6/0), 2 per mouse
Thread:
body: all-purpose thread
eyes: button & craft thread
Polyester stuffing: small amount for head
Card stock or thick paper for pattern pieces
Turning stick: chopstick, pen, etc.
Glue: Strong-holding glue: Beacon Fabri-tac, Aleene’s OK to Wash It, hot glue, permanent glue dots,Tacky
Pen for tracing patterns onto fabric
Needle, scissors, etc.
Clothespins to use for clamps if your glue isn’t instant-hold
Optional:
Cording or yarn for mouse tail
Disappearing marker for marking position of eyes
Brown fabric marker for shading
Costume fabric: felt, cottons, wool, tulle, etc.
Notions: narrow ribbon for sashes and bows
Please note: Your purchase does not transfer copyright and is an agreement that you will not forward, duplicate, teach or sell the instructions, or designs. If you are interested in licensing designs and/or finished product for commercial use, please contact info@craftdesignworks.com Thank you for understanding!
