It was bvery inexpencive I think $3.94 a yard it only came in white but the guy I talked to said it probly could be dyed. If I use it just to try I'd probly go ahead and buy the glorified sock puppet pattern and think of a design for a white puppet and if it works good I will experament with dying it. I am going to look at a few other stores first to see if they sell thicker then I will decide what I will do

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I found out what it was. The guy I originally talked to called it fiber fill but when i looked up fiber fill it was a stuffing not a fabric. I am asuming it was some kind of fiber fill fabric? I'm not quite sure on it but I will Try to figure it out

$3.94 a yard is pretty good. For that price you could almost purchase a cheap cotton to line it with if it is a bit thin.  This should be really easy if you use the Glorified Sock puppet pattern.  Just cut all the pieces out of both the cotton and the fabric you have found.  Then when you so them you would put the two pieces of cotton on the outside with the fabric you want (right sides together) sandwiched between them. Then when you turn the puppet right side out you have the cotton on the inside kind of like a lining and it would reinforce the fabric.  It may be more trouble then it is worth but who knows.   Most puppeteers do not line puppets but in the garment industry it is very common.  The above method I described is called flat lining. I tried to find a video or demonstration of the process but all I could find was this.  Scroll down to see the Flat Lining. 
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/makingem/Defintions.htm

Seems like a good idea and I will use a clear thread to help hide the seam. Now I'll just scetch everything up and hopefully it will be done soon but might take longerthan normal because of my plan filled days but hopefully it wil be done soon

i will sketch some ideas up and let the p&s users vote on which one they like the most to see what i will build
will post pics tomorow or next day

I am also considering buying a sewing machine is it worth it? I found a $70 one but I want to make sure it is worth the investment before I start to talk to my parents about buying. Does it make it THAT much easier and how much do you use it i know not on the head or face because of the seams bt how much is it used and is it worth buying

Well I think a sewing machine is well worth the investment.  I use a sewing machine on all parts of making a puppet including the head/face. Don't make the mistake that in order to have hidden seams that they have to be hand sewn.  The only time I hand sew is if I am sewing from the right side of things or applying something like an ear to the head.

thanks Shawn the reson I said not the head/face is I dont know why but I think I would rather sew that by hand. It gives me that feeling of accomplishment it is relaxing and I do it this way most importanty to ENSURE that the seams are EXACTLY what i want them to be. mabey i could start off with a small handheld machine. Or do you think i shoulld just get a normal one?

Get a normal one. Don't even bother with something too cheap or the hand held things.  I picked up a little $10.00 mini machine at the dollar store just as a joke and because I was curious. Did about three stitches and broke. You don't have to pay a fortune for a machine but it should be a "real" one.  Brother, Singer, Janome  are names of a couple brands.  You can get a Brother for pretty cheap. You don't need anything fancy.  Just a straight stitch with reverse.

Remember this is just my preference.  There are those on the site who prefer to hand sew and do not use machines.