DIY glove doll

Puppet theater is liked by many kids. Moreover, attention is attracted not only by colorful productions with animated toys, but also by direct participation both as an actor and as a real creator of new heroes of upcoming performances. A doll from a glove with its own hands is easily made, which for children often becomes the embodiment of true magic. Now you will see that you can become a real wizard for your child.

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Knitted gloves toys

Do you want to see the appearance of a mischievous hare, who strives to become the main one in the upcoming performance? Everything is simple, a miracle will happen if you prepare:

• old knitted gloves - it is desirable that it be a natural color for the hare: white, gray, brown;
• buttons or beads for the eyes;
• threads of different shades;
• needles;
• tapes;
• scissors.

And now the process of creating the doll from the glove was believable:

• It is necessary to tuck in all the fingers except the middle and ring fingers. The bases of those remaining inside must be sewn up so that there is no hint of them. To fix the newly-made ears also does not hurt, so that your fingers do not fall there. Rubber from gloves should be tucked in for volume.
• Now let's get down to the base. Fill and sew need an exclusively ring finger.
• The index and middle are threaded into the prepared head of the hare, on the base they are fixed with threads so that the head does not fly off during movement.

Important! So that the seam or errors were not noticeable, you can tie a ribbon on the hero’s neck or create an impromptu tie.

• It remains to sew eyes - buttons, and also embroider the nose and mouth.
• Additionally, next to the ears, you can place a disheveled pompom or another bow if it is a girl.

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Good hare from mittens

The doll is not only made from gloves; with your own hands, the toy can also be made from a working mitt or tack. The effect can be no less impressive, only for symmetry you will have to sew another finger.

Important! It is worth starting production with preliminary starches of the workpiece so that it holds its shape well and is easier to manage.

In order for the hare to have a finished look, it will take:

• 4 fabric blanks for ears;
• 2 - smaller shape and contrasting shade;
• cardboard or filler for stuffing blanks and their density;
• felt-tip pens for drawing a muzzle;
• threads, needles will be required to complete the work.

A master class in sewing such a doll from a glove looks like this:

1. First cook the ears. You need to take 2 main blanks, apply a contrasting one to them, stitch them along the edge of the same smaller one, while leaving a bottom for the stuffing hole. When the form is successful, you can sew the rest. The same thing is done with the second ear.
2. Now is the time to sew the blanks on the mittens.
3. In order for the muzzle of a handmade doll to gain a friendly look, it is necessary to take felt-tip pens and draw huge eyes, a snub nose, a charming smile.

Another participant is ready for the home performance.

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One-piece dolls

There are more complicated options. They have a professional look and their creation requires a bit more time, as well as a certain share of experience. To create such an artist for a home theater, you will need:

• sketch paper;
• pencils;
• scissors;
• dense fabric or faux fur;
• buttons, ribbons for decor.

Such a glove doll is done with your own hands in 30 minutes or an hour, patterns can be found on the Internet or imagined independently, involving a child in this process:

1. First you need to draw a sketch, and the size that is planned to make a doll. Therefore, you need to focus on the length, width of your own hand or the hand of someone who plans to be a puppeteer.
2. When the drawing is finished, it is necessary to pin it around the entire perimeter to a fabric or fur folded in half to symmetrically cut both parts.
3. Now it’s important to stitch the parts evenly, carefully, so that it is easy to turn the doll out and it’s not uncomfortable for the fingers. The size should be done with a margin of 1.5-2 centimeters.
4. The base is ready, now you need to decorate it. You will need ribbons, buttons, threads for embroidery. Eyes can be made from beads or purchased ready-made in a craft store.
5. In addition, you can take a small piece of fabric of another texture, sew a dress, tie, or even some kind of panties.

Imagine, and the result will be brighter!

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Now you know how to make a glove doll at home and organize vivid performances for your children and their little friends. Simple schemes with the addition of individual details will help to identify the child's talents in sewing and design, and during the game and develop speech. In addition, a hobby can be a start for the development of a new profession. Any undertakings that bring pleasure are not in vain!