One of the ways we’re supplementing this distant learning school life is “Mom School.” The rules are simple.
- I teach them life skills in a fun, non-threatening way.
- If it’s a topic I don’t know I find an online course.
- Students earn an A for participation, and bonus points for making the teacher laugh.
This week we tackled sewing by hand. To up the fun factor I started with these mini heart pillows. Here’s how we did it.
Supplies:
(You can purchase from the links or use items you have)
Large cookie cutter in heart shape (or whatever shape you want to make)
Steps:
- Thread needle. I chose these needles on Amazon because the eye was large and I didn’t want their first experience threading a needle to be horrible. I also separated the thread into two sections so that it was thick, but not too thick.
- Choose two felt squares for the front and back of the pillow.
- Place cookie cutter on felt square and trace shape onto square. Do this on both squares.
- Cut the heart using the lines traced.
- Decide which heart will be the front of the square. Using a cross stitch sew the button on the felt. I emphasized the importance of doing the stitch two to four times to ensure it’s secure.
- Put the two pieces together and sew using a running stitch. We started at the bottom left corner to they could practice on the straight line before getting to the curves.
- Stop sewing about an inch from the bottom. My girls liked being able to practice stopping again, a skill they learned with the button.
- Stuff pillow with felt scraps and cotton balls.
- Finish sewing the pillow closed.
You’re done!
p.s. If you’re looking for tips on how to teach sewing stitches, I found this site. There are also other fun projects.
Enjoy!
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