Abstract: A system for manufacturing a scrim material reinforced by a plurality of yarns includes a yarn dispenser to support and space the plurality of yarns in a yarn pattern, a nipping roll including the scrim material for mating to the yarn pattern, forming the scrim, a guide coupled to the yarn dispenser and positioned within the yarn pattern, the guide providing a first retainer for maintaining the yarn pattern, and a selvage thread assembly extending from the guide and coupling the guide to the nipping roll. The selvage thread assembly includes a spindle and a selvage thread having a first end coupled to the spindle and a second end coupled to the nipping roll, the selvage thread positioned within the yarn pattern, providing a second retainer for maintaining the yarn pattern until the yarn pattern is mated to the scrim material.

Abstract: For maximizing creative play, a hand puppet kit includes a sock-like body member formed of a flexible material to have a hand receiving opening at one end thereof. The kit also includes a separate sheet of flexible material together with at least one pattern for creating a piece in a predetermined shape from the separate sheet of flexible material. With these features, the hand puppet kit further includes at least one portion of a hook and loop fastener to be secured to the piece.