The Well-Dressed Puppet

Contents

Acknowledgement

Introduction

1  How to get started

But first… a basic glossary of puppet types and puppet theatre terms

List of supplies–tools, building materials, and other helpful items

As you think about creating your puppet’s costume

Types of fabrics you might want to use

Basic sewing techniques and helpful hints

2  Types of costumes (or how to costume for your type of puppet)

Permanent costumes vs removable

Using store-bought clothing

Things to consider when costuming…

…Marionettes

…Hand/rod puppets (and puppets with practical hands)

…Hand puppets with legs

3  Creating costumes for non-human puppets

Costuming odd-shaped puppets (and/or those without arms and legs)

Costuming puppets with multiple limbs

4  How to create and construct ...