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How to make felt finger puppets

Last modified on Friday 22 January 2021

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Here's how to make easy-sew felt finger puppets. A perfect introduction to sewing for children with step by step instructions.

If your children are very little or if you want a no-sew version of this craft see our no-sew felt puppets.

You will need

  • Felt
  • Needle
  • Embroidery thread
  • Scissors
  • Googly eyes
  • Sharpie pen
how to make finger felt puppets

How to make felt finger puppets

1. Cut a rectangle of felt and fold in half. Round off the top edges by cutting with scissors.

2. Using a simple blanket stitch (or running stitch) sew round the sides.

3. Cut ears and nose shapes from a different coloured felt.

4. Sew on the ears, again using a simple stitch. You could also use a glue gun or fabric glue to attach these.

5. Glue on googly eyes and either stitch or draw on the mouth with a Sharpie or fabric pen.

6. You can make any sort of animal or character you choose - let your imaginations flow.


If you are not so handy with a needle or your children are very young then we also have an easy peasy no-sew version of these puppets. See our no-sew felt finger puppets here.

Looking for more crafting inspo? Check out these ideas or swap tips with other parents in our forum below.

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