A Finger-Lickin’ Fright: Free Severed Finger Pattern & Tutorial 👻🩸

 

Once upon a midnight dreary, a witch sat stitching, weak and weary.
She had lost her trusty potion stirrer—her favorite bony finger!
So she stitched herself a new one… with fabric, thread, and a touch of spooky style.

Lucky for you, you don’t need a bubbling cauldron or dark magic—just a bit of fleece, stuffing, and today’s free pattern. Whether you’re decking out your haunted house, accessorizing your plush cauldron, or creeping out trick-or-treaters, this severed finger plushie is frightfully fun (and free!).

 
 

Free Severed Finger Sewing Pattern

This pattern includes:

  • Top Finger Piece (with darts for shape)

  • Bottom Finger Piece (with oval hole for bending)

  • End Piece (to close the base)

  • Nail Piece (for that creepy manicure)

👉 Download the Free Severed Finger Pattern Here

Supplies You’ll Need

🧵 Fabric (see suggestions below)
🪡 Crochet Thread (for spooky hand stitching) {Shop on Amazon}
✂️ Fabric Scissors
📍 Pins or Clips
🧷 Sewing Needles
🎃 Polyester Stuffing {Shop on Amazon}
🔥 Fabric Glue or Hot Glue Gun

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Cut fabric pieces

    • Pin each pattern piece on single layered fabric and cut one of each.

  2. Attach the Nail

    • Place the nail at the top of the finger top fabric and stitch along the bottom.

  3. Sew the stitches.

    • Using black crochet thread and needle, sew “stitches” to the top hand as desired.

  4. Sew the Darts

    • Fold each dart with fabric right sides together on the top finger piece and stitch closed to give the finger its rounded shape.

    • With fabric right sides together, pin and stitch the dart at the top of the bottom finger.

    • With fabric right sides together, fold along the hole in the center. Pin and stitch along the outside of the hole.

  5. Join Top & Bottom Finger

    • Stitch the top finger piece to the bottom finger piece all the way around, leaving the bottom open.

  6. Add the Bottom Cap

    • Sew the bottom cap piece to the finger, leaving a small opening.

  7. Turn & Stuff

    • Turn the finger right side out.

    • Stuff with polyfill until firm but bendable.

  8. Close the Finger

    • Hand stitch the opening closed with a ladder stitch.

Fabric Suggestions

  • Finger Flesh: Fleece, felt, or flannel (pale, grey, or zombie-green shades are extra spooky).

  • Nail: Stiff felt, vinyl, or faux leather for a glossy nail finish.


Suggested Add-Ons

💀 A few drops of red fabric paint for “blood” at the base.
🧛 Add a spooky nail polish effect with metallic or glow-in-the-dark fabric paint.
🎃 Place inside a trick-or-treat bowl for jump scares!

 
 

FAQs

Q: Can I make different sizes?
Yes! Print the pattern at different scales—smaller for witch fingers, larger for monster claws.

Q: How do I make the finger bend more realistically?
The oval hole in the bottom piece allows for a bend. You can also insert a thin wire inside before stuffing.

Q: What’s the best way to get a “bloody” look?
Use red fabric paint or a dab of hot glue mixed with red acrylic paint.

Q: Can I hand sew instead of machine sewing?
Yes!

Final Spooky Touch

Sew a whole handful of fingers and scatter them across your Halloween table, tuck them into your cauldron display, or give them out as creepy-cute party favors.

👻 Whether you’re stitching for fun, fright, or frightful fun, this free pattern is a finger-tastic addition to your Halloween crafts.

✂️ Ready to stitch your spooky stash? 👉 Download the Free Severed Finger Pattern Here

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