The Ongoing Poppet and Punkin-Along

[Mishdafish]

My goodness! Sewing that head onto the neck is *difficult*!!!! Still not sure if i understand sewing the head together, min came out with a very lop-sided head and a very funny right ear, character perhaps?? I have a dull throbbing in my fingers from all the pricks but it's worth it to see it shaping up. Perhaps using upholstery suede was not the best idea for my first poppet, but we live and learn

I have found that I dont like to sew my ears on before stuffing the head and doing the eyes so I hand sew them on before I do the hair so that I can decide

That"s truly brilliant! I will definitely do that next time. Am I right in saying it would be easier to sculpt the ears themselves if attached afterwards?

So far i have completed the body, made a hat and hand sewn a pair of pants of of extremely tricksy and slippery satin type stuff. I also made, with difficulty, pom-pom like hair to try and get it to stand up while unwrapping the wool to get it to be somewhat curly. All has worked fairly well while creating a great learning curve. His hair was frequently cut off and re-sewn. All that is left is a jacket with same said tricksy slippery material and shoes from felt which should hopefully be easy with the tute. Any tips on working with such small clothing parts with such tricky material to help sew it by machine???

[puamelia]

My goodness! Sewing that head onto the neck is *difficult*!!!! Still not sure if i understand sewing the head together, min came out with a very lop-sided head and a very funny right ear, character perhaps?? I have a dull throbbing in my fingers from all the pricks but it's worth it to see it shaping up. Perhaps using upholstery suede was not the best idea for my first poppet, but we live and learn

I have found that I dont like to sew my ears on before stuffing the head and doing the eyes so I hand sew them on before I do the hair so that I can decide

That"s truly brilliant! I will definitely do that next time. Am I right in saying it would be easier to sculpt the ears themselves if attached afterwards?

Hm, probably a good idea.  I've thrown caution to the wind, pinning them in and sewing when I sew the head.  I guess that gives some character, but I will try sewing them on afterwards and see.

All that is left is a jacket with same said tricksy slippery material and shoes from felt which should hopefully be easy with the tute. Any tips on working with such small clothing parts with such tricky material to help sew it by machine???

Um, you could try backing the material with interfacing, or if you don't want it to stay stuck to the fabric, you could spray glue on tissue paper and back it with that, then rip it off when done sewing. Don't know if anyone has actually tried this?

Also, first time sewing alova, and I notice if you don't pin the two sides together really well, the fabrics slide away from each other.  I sadly confronted "wonky" this morning and am here surfing, taking a break from ripping stitches pfft!

[meggy_doodle]

Ooh green poppets how fun beth8144!

Megnificent & katara, you could make a whole bunch of Avatars! I'd like to try to make the shaman's red outfit. 

LOL that's exactly what I thought after I brought it home... it's the right color... kinda 

[goldfishpollywog]

I think I have the same shade as Megnificent & katara  but I bought it before Avatar came out. 

Working on remembering everything from my Spock doll/poppet.  Making one for IYP16 if it turns out.

[Belladune]

I went to a garage sale and found a greay fleece sweater.  Will be poppet #2...... once I have time for me.....

[beth8144]

Now what exactly is "Time for me" I dont think I know what that is anymore? 

[Belladune]

LOL!!  I hardly know what it feels like, but have a vague recolection of it...I'm sure I want it though...   Oh and I've yet to do poppet #1 yet too.... but you know what I mean

[katara]

Sheesh, getting and sewing the head onto the neck wasn't easy. It's definitely my least favorite part of making a poppet! Anyhow my poppet has eyes and has been jointed - and I must say I'm quite happy with the result!  She's definitely a keeper! Going to see if I can do the hair today.

[katara]

All that is left is a jacket with same said tricksy slippery material and shoes from felt which should hopefully be easy with the tute. Any tips on working with such small clothing parts with such tricky material to help sew it by machine???

What I've found helps is sticking some masking tape to the bottom of the machine foot - it provides a slight grip that prevents the material from slipping.

[tabiekat]

hello

i have just started my first poopet, ive already made some mistakes like not adding seam allowance but its still ok. im useing peach coloured felt as i couldnt find any suede in spotlight, i must be blind. is it just me or are poppets supposed to be small?


tabiekat