Introduction Chapter 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 Basic Sewing Techniques and Helpful Hints Straight Running Stitch Back Stitch Basting Stitch Gathering Stitch Hem Types of Fabrics You Might Want to Use Chapter 2: Types of Costumes (Or, How to Costume For Your Type of Puppet) Permanent Costume vs. Removable Using Store-Bought Clothing Things to Consider When Costuming.Marionettes .Hand/Rod Puppets (and Puppets With Practical Hands .Hand Puppets With Legs Chapter 3: Creating Costumes For Non-Human Puppets Costume Odd-Shaped Puppets (And/or Those Without Arms and Legs) Costuming Puppets With Multiple Limbs Chapter 4: How To Create and Construct Basic Patterns How To Use The Patterns In This Book (and How to Do the Photocopier Trick Constructing The Patterns: Shirt/Bodice with Sleeve Vest Robe Dress Jacket Pants Cape Chapter 5: Accessories Wigs/Hairpieces Hair Construction Techniques Glasses Jewelry Gloves Ties (And Other Neck Adornments) Hats and Other Headwear Chapter 6: Props Ladies' Fan Drawstring Bag Broom (and Tiny Tim's Crutch) Books Chapter 7: Some Costume Ideas To Help You Get Started Fairy-Tale Princess Fairy-Tale Prince (or Pirate) Witch Little Red Riding Hood Chapter 8: The Patterns Basic Shirt/Bodice Front Basic Shirt/Bodice Back Robe Robe Extension Basque Bodice Fitted Sleeve Gathered Sleeve Robe Sleeve Pants Tie Basic Hat Pointed Hat Crown Shoe Cape with Hood Pointed Hood Angel Wing Beard Basic Hand Puppet Body Resources Bibliography Author Biography Index.