For the makers
Stitch your own Bert.
From mom's original
1986 pattern.
For the first time, mom is sharing the same hand-drafted pattern she's been quietly using for decades. If you love to sew, source your own fabric, pick the colors you love, and bring your Bert to life on your own kitchen table.
Instant PDF download · US Letter & A4 · No shipping, ever.
What you'll download
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Full-size pattern pieces
Every piece, ready to print at home. Tiled for US Letter and A4 — just print, tape, and cut.
Step-by-step booklet
30+ pages of clear instructions with photos, diagrams, and mom's little tips in the margins.
Materials shopping list
Exactly what to buy, how much you need, and substitutions for what your local shop carries.
Bonus: name-tag template
A small tag template plus tips for personalizing your Bert with a name, color, or quirk.
Why a PuppetMom pattern
Not another generic plush pattern.
Tested for 40 years
This is the same pattern that made the original Bert in 1986 — refined every time mom sewed another one.
Source your own materials
Pick the fabrics you love, often cheaper than mom can source, and support your local fabric shop.
No shipping, no waiting
It's a digital download. The pattern lands in your inbox the moment you check out.
Honest expectations
Skill level & what you'll need.
Skill level
Confident beginner → intermediate.
If you can sew a pillow with a zipper, you can sew Bert. The trickiest bits (the face, the long arms) get extra-detailed instructions and photos.
Time: A relaxed weekend — about 6–8 hours of sewing.
You'll need
A few basics.
- • Sewing machine + hand-sewing needle
- • ~½ yard of faux fur (your color choice)
- • Scrap of felt for the face
- • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- • Safety eyes (or felt eyes for little kids)
- • Thread, scissors, pins — the usual suspects
A peek inside
What the pattern looks like.
The Bert Pattern
Instant digital download
- ✓ Printable PDF — US Letter & A4 tiled
- ✓ 30+ page step-by-step booklet
- ✓ Materials & shopping list
- ✓ Lifetime access to updates
- ✓ Personal license — make as many as you like for yourself or as gifts
Pattern launches soon — drop us a line and we'll send it the moment it's ready.
Prefer mom to make one for you? Commission a Bert →
"If you've ever wanted to make something a kid will keep their whole life — this is it. I'll be cheering you on from my sewing room."— Mom
A few quick ones
About the pattern.
What format is the pattern?+
A printable PDF with all pattern pieces tiled for both US Letter and A4 paper, plus a separate instruction booklet with photos.
Can I sell Berts I make from this pattern?+
The pattern is for personal and gift use — make as many as you like for yourself, your family, or as presents. Resale of finished puppets isn't permitted, out of respect for mom's original design.
What if I get stuck while sewing?+
Email mom at hello@puppetmom.com — she answers personally, and she's seen just about every snag a Bert can run into.
How is delivery handled?+
After checkout you'll get an email with a download link to your PDF, instantly. No shipping, no waiting.
Refunds on digital downloads?+
Because it's a digital file, we don't offer refunds once it's been downloaded — but if anything's wrong, email us and we'll make it right.
Ready when you are
Make your own Bert.
Print the pattern this weekend. Cut, sew, and meet your own Bert by Sunday night.