digital puppet theater sewing pattern

Digital Patterns

This style is provided as a digital PDF pattern. It may be printed on home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper). Because all pieces are small, there is no large-format version of this pattern provided. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.

Printing Information:

• Instructions: 10 pages
• Tiled pattern pieces: 3 pages

Description

Give a child a chance to be a puppeteer, and you’re sure to be surprised. Even shy and quiet kids will light up when it’s their turn to perform and to interact with the puppets as audience members. The theater shown here is elaborate. All of the details shown in the photo are included in the instructions. However, it’s easy to simplify this project by omitting features that don’t suit you. Any finger or hand puppets will help to bring this theater to life.

Skills Used

Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.

After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: edgestitching, appliqué (optional).

Suggested Fabrics

Fabrics A, B, and C: quilting cotton. Fabric D: muslin. Additional: 1 canvas drop cloth (at least 6' x 4', available at local hardware stores) or two yards of 44"-wide canvas; quilting-cotton scraps for curtains, front step, and embellishments.

Notions

Fusible appliqué web, 7 yds. of 1/2"-wide ribbon or cotton twill tape for window mullions and frames (optional), coordinating thread, buttons for embellishment (optional), two 1/2"-diameter wooden dowels cut to 28" long, tension shower or curtain rod adjustable to 24"–40" length, water-soluble fabric-marking pen or chalk, knitting needle or chopstick.

Fabric Guide

Fabric	Amount Required
Fabric A (House)	2 yards
Fabric B (Theater Curtain)	3/4 yard
Fabric C (Door)	15 1/2" x 18"
Fabric D (Windows)	1/4 yard

 

Finished Measurements

Item	Dimensions
Puppet Theater	62" x 36" (fits doorways up to 36" wide)