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Felt fox with movable ears

A pivoting-ear mechanism made from a single brad fastener.

Intermediate · 45 min

A pivoting-ear mechanism made from a single brad fastener.

What you'll need

  • Orange and white felt
  • 1 small paper brad fastener
  • Fabric glue
  • Black embroidery thread for the face

Fits

Any finger, ages 8 and up (brad fastener is a small-parts choking hazard for younger kids).

Steps

  1. Cut the fox's head and body as one piece, plus two separate ear pieces.
  2. Punch a small hole in the base of each ear and a matching hole on the head.
  3. Attach each ear to the head with the brad fastener so it can swivel.
  4. Glue on a white felt muzzle patch and stitch simple black features for the face.
  5. Fold and glue the body into a finger tube as with the basic mouse pattern.
  6. Test that both ears swing freely before calling it finished.
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