simple marionette

Supplies:
Paper to draw pattern
Fabric Scissors
Needle and thread
1 and a half yards of material (cotton best)
Hot glue gun
Google eyes
Fishing wire
Two rulers or paint sticks
Optional: pins, pliers, wire hanger, wire cutters, batting, paint, other decorative accessories

Step 1 Cutting and sewing

Step 1:
Lay out patterns making sure that fabric is doubled over, pin to fabric (optional)
Cut so you have 4 pieces for legs, 2 for neck, 2 head, 2 body, and 4 feet.
feet: 5 inch diameter circle, legs/neck: 12 inch by 4 inch rectangle, head/body: 10 inch diameter circle
(optional) cut 3 pieces of batting for legs and neck (12 inch by 4 inch)

Step 2:
Unpin cut pieces removing pattern, and re pin
Make the pins all go the same way to ease removal as you sew
Sew pieces together:
Leave both ends open on neck and legs
Leave and opening in head, body, and feet about 3 inches

Step 3:
Stuff feet, head and body
Do not stuff legs or neck
Sew batting to one side if you desire thickness in legs and neck (optional)

Step 4:
Hand sew the legs to the feet, tucking the legs inside the feet
Hand sew the neck to the body and head