Puppets! Stitch up an easy finger puppet pig--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 pig to give it character and flair!
Finishing at 4 inches tall, these piglets 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 pig, 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 pig puppets.
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Please note: pigs 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 Rabbit finger puppet, Little Mouse finger puppet and Little Bird finger puppet patterns.
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Here’s what you'll need to make each little pig:
Body fabric: 7” x 10” piece of felt, fleece, or boiled wool
Eyes: Opaque black glass seed beads - 3mm (6/0), 2 per pig
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.
Fine-point black pen for snout
Clothespins to use for clamps if your glue isn’t instant-hold
Optional:
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
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This pattern is for personal use only. For licensing info, please email me at pippa@ craftdesignworks.com.
