Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:37:50 -0800 (PST)
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Costuming a Puppet


yes I think yelling at the needle and thread will definitely help.

JJ


--- On Sat, 1/31/09, Paul Fantini <pfantini33-AT-comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Paul Fantini <pfantini33-AT-comcast.net>
> Subject: [Puptcrit] Costuming a Puppet
> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
> Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009, 9:26 AM
> Is it just me or is this an under discussed topic on
> Puptcrit?  And yet, it
> is one of the most challenging things for me to do well.  I
> write this after
> having failed to sew a button on a puppet shirt. True,
> maybe I should just
> go get some basic sewing lessons, but not having the means
> or opportunity to
> do this at this time I thought I might throw some questions
> and ideas out
> there to see if someone might respond.
> 
> Are there any books dedicated to costuming a puppet?
> If not, what author do you feel covers this topic most
> completely?
> Do you hot glue (or some other adhesion) or sew most
> elements of your
> costuming?
> I have a difficult time fitting the neck of the costume
> around the neck of
> the puppet head; as a result there is always an awkward
> finish around there.
> Any advice?
> Should I start from purchased patterns (for dolls) or
> should I make my own
> patterns and if so, how do I do that?
> Does yelling at the needle and thread help in any measure?
> 
> Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Paul Fantini
> Principal Puppeteer
> Storybook Puppet Theater, LLC
> Union, NJ 07083
> (908) 206-0449
> http://www.storybookpuppettheater.com
> 
> PS...I have consulted with my puppets and they say
> Cardinals 24 - Steelers
> 20.  It will be interesting to count how many puppets we
> see during the
> commercials.
> 
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