ITH stands for "In the Hoop" and refers to embroidery machine files that stitch a 3D project like this one. 
We also have a PDF sewing pattern to make a similar puppet if you don't have an embroidery machine.

.ZIP file Includes these machine embroidery file formats: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SEW, VIP, VP3, XXX

Number of Hoopings: 4

Finished Size:  about 9" tall with floppy hat (fits most hands)

To stitch all 4 parts in the hoop – you’ll need a 7″ x 11″ (180mm x 280mm) minimum hoop size
OR you can Stitch the feet and mouth with 5×7″ hoop, and you can use the included sewing pattern pieces to stitch the head/body, and hat pieces on your Sewing Machine.

*Finished size may vary depending on how you assemble your project
** Please refer to the image with design thumbnails for exact design measurements to verify your hoops are large enough.

Beginner Level

Approximate time to complete: 1-3 hours

Tools 
• Embroidery machine with 7” x 11” (180mm x 280mm) embroidery field (hoop) or larger  (you can also stitch the mouth and feet in 5x7 hoop, then finish the body and hat seams on your sewing machine)
• A fresh needle in your embroidery machine (TIP: a size 14 needle may stitch better through multiple layers of fleece fabric)
• Sharp fabric scissors, applique scissors, small detail scissors for feet
• Hemostats or other tool for turning and stuffing the toes of the feet
• Long doll needle and strong thread for hand-stitching during assembly (at least for the nose)
• (Optional) Fabric Glue: Fabri-tac™ works well. Also, Surebonder® fine tip hot glue gun with their fabric glue sticks works great. OR you can hand stitch everything and not use any glue.
• Pins or clips to hold pieces during assembly

Materials
• Fleece or Luxe Fleece (minky) with some stretch: 1/3 yard for head/body, and hat
• Mouth Fleece: 2 pieces of black, pink, or red fleece for mouth, each 5” x 7” (13 cm x 18cm)
• Skin-tone Stretch knit: less than ¼ yard for feet and nose
       • Two pieces 5” x 7” (13 cm x 18cm) for feet
       • One piece 3” x 3” (8cm x 8cm) for nose
• (Optional) A scrap of fabric for the tongue applique
• Faux Fur: 7” wide by 5” long (18cm x 13cm) for the beard
• Stabilizer
• Lightweight tear-away stabilizer for 4 hoopings (two 7×11” and two 5×7” hoopings)
• Rigid mouth-plate: 7” x 4” piece of rigid material such as cardboard, mat-board, foam-core, 1/8” rubber gasket (←my favorite!), piece of plastic storage tub, plastic placemat, or similar material to make the mouth firm and easy to move.
• A few inches of duct tape, bookbinder tape or similar for the rigid mouth-plate
• Embroidery thread to coordinate with your fabric, and bobbin thread
• Fiber Fill Stuffing for feet

 Embroidery Machine files are delivered in a .ZIP file with all files and instructions.  

Your download will be available on a "Thank You" page immediately after purchase and you will also be emailed a link for that same download.  

Please download files within 30 days of purchase.

•  You CAN sell limited quantities of the items you make with these digital files.
• You CANNOT share or sell these digital files, photos, or other copyright-protected materials. 
• No refunds are given on digital products, this is the industry standard.  
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