TUTORIAL:  Circus Finger Puppets  SET 3

included a couple circus tents and a ticket booth. Set two contained the first few characters (ringleader, strongman, and circus girl.) Be sure to check those out as well, if you missed them! Today, I bring you a set of silly clowns and will continue the series over the next couple months with a few more characters, animals, and vehicles so be sure to follow along! And, if you are enjoying these finger puppets, don’t miss the woodland finger puppets* we designed for One Thimble. Supplies needed:

• The Pattern
• Felt (skin tone, white, black, pink, bright pink, blue, light blue, red, brown)
• Embroidery thread to match
• Scissors (these* are my favorite for cutting precisely)
• Freezer paper (optional – see my tutorial on using freezer paper to precisely cut your pattern)

To sew the first clown:

1. Cut all of the pieces from felt
2. Sew the white undershirt to the front body piece

      3.  Sew the green vest pieces over the white shirt    

      4.  Position the pink flower over the vest and sew in place    

      5. Sew the hair to the top of the head, overlapping the face just a little (I double up the hair and blanket stitch the top edge for durability) 6. Sew on the red nose in the center of the face 7. Embroider the facial features 8. Match up the embellished front with the back and stitch them together, using a blanket stitch, leaving the bottom open. I also go back and stitch just the front edge of the opening with a blanket stitch to reinforce it but that is totally optional.    

      To sew the second clown: 1.  Cut all of the pieces from felt 2.  Sew the white undershirt to the front body piece 3.  Sew the blue vest pieces over the white shirt           4.  Position the red bow tie in the center of the puppet, over the vest and sew in place 5.  Sew the hair to the top of the head, overlapping the face just a little (I double up the hair and blanket stitch the top edge for durability) 6.  Sew on the red nose in the center of the face 7.  Embroider the facial features 8.  Match up the embellished front with the back and stitch them together, using a blanket stitch, leaving the bottom open. I also go back and stitch just the front edge of the opening with a blanket stitch to reinforce it but that is totally optional.    

  To sew the third clown:

1. Cut all of the pieces from felt
2. Sew the white undershirt to the front body piece
3. Sew the hair to the sides of the head, overlapping the face just a little (I double up the hair and blanket stitch the top edge for durability)
4. Sew the yellow jacket pieces over the white shirt

Sew the green stripes over the yellow jacket

    Sew on the red nose in the center of the face Embroider the facial features Match up the embellished front with the back and stitch them together, using a blanket stitch, leaving the bottom open. I also go back and stitch just the front edge of the opening with a blanket stitch to reinforce it but that is totally optional.  

 

    I hope you enjoyed these simple finger puppets! Be sure to come back and check out the rest of the series!    

      If you are interested in more finger puppets, head over to Felt With Love Designs and browse our finger puppet archive or check out the woodland creatures finger puppets* I designed for One Thimble! I also maintain a fun Pinterest board of finger puppets! If you use this pattern to make your own version, I would love to see it! Come by and share on the Felt With Love Designs Facebook page or tag me (@feltwithlovedesigns) on Instagram! ~Alicia *affilate link