Gnome Puppet Tutorial

Make a Gnome hand puppet with a moving mouth using this easy-to-follow tutorial by Ballyhoo Creations. Link to sewing pattern or machine embroidery designs can be found at the bottom of this page.

There are three ways you can make this puppet

Use the PDF sewing pattern with your sewing machine
Stitch all the parts in the hoop of your embroidery machine (requires 7×11″ hoop or larger) and hand assemble them
Stitch the smaller parts in the hoop of your embroidery machine and sew the larger parts on your sewing machine (requires 5×7″ hoop or larger)

All the assembly steps can be done with hand stitching OR with fabric glue.

Video Tutorial

The video is divided into CHAPTERS or sections as outlined below. You can move the video cursor at the bottom of the video pane to skip around. You can also use the settings to speed up or slow down the video. This video is filmed in high resolution – so be sure the settings are set to 1080p. (click the gear symbol on the bottom right of the video pane)

If you are using a Sewing Machine you can skip the four chapters for Embroidery Machines.
If you’re making your puppet in the hoop of your Embroidery Machine you can skip the three chapters for Sewing Machines.
And if you’re doing a Combo – watch whichever sections you like! You can stitch the feet and mouth on your 5×7 embroidery machine hoop, but sew the body and hat on the sewing machines. It all comes out the same in the end!!