Handsewing Project
Students have the opportunity to grow their hand sewing skills in this class. Depending on the semester, we either make a Monster or Felt Keychain.
getting started
stitch demos
Felt keychain instructions
felt_keychain.pdf |
Supplies Needed:
- 2 small squares of felt
- needle
- thread
- keyring
1. Find animal outline, logo, shape or character of choice, print and cut out the template.
OR
Draw yours on a blank piece of paper.
Make sure that all limbs/pieces are at least two inches wide. The less detailed shape, the better. Some ideas can be found here.
2. Fold a sheet of felt in half, pin the template to the felt and cut around the shape.
3. Using the small circle template, pin and cut out from the white felt. (this is for any details that you might want to add to your keychain (face, nose, eyes, etc.)
4. Add a nose and mouth shape to the white felt circle using the black embroidery thread and needle.
5. Place the white circle on the front of the Llama face, using the black embroidery thread, stitch around.
6. Add two eyes just above the white circle, using a French knot stitch in the black embroidery thread.
7. With the black embroidery thread, add V shapes to the body of the Llama.
8. Once happy with the design, cut a small 4cm piece of ribbon or felt – this will be for the keyring loop.
9. Place the front and back pieces together and begin stitching, starting at the tail. Use a blanket or whip stitch.
10. Continue to stitch all the way round, be sure to sandwich the ribbon in between when you get to the top.
11. Once you get close to where you started, use the pillow stuffing to stuff. Carefully push the filling in to get it into the legs and neck.
12. Once filled you can then finish stitching.
13. Add the keyring loop to the ribbon, and he’s ready to go!
OR
Draw yours on a blank piece of paper.
Make sure that all limbs/pieces are at least two inches wide. The less detailed shape, the better. Some ideas can be found here.
2. Fold a sheet of felt in half, pin the template to the felt and cut around the shape.
3. Using the small circle template, pin and cut out from the white felt. (this is for any details that you might want to add to your keychain (face, nose, eyes, etc.)
4. Add a nose and mouth shape to the white felt circle using the black embroidery thread and needle.
5. Place the white circle on the front of the Llama face, using the black embroidery thread, stitch around.
6. Add two eyes just above the white circle, using a French knot stitch in the black embroidery thread.
7. With the black embroidery thread, add V shapes to the body of the Llama.
8. Once happy with the design, cut a small 4cm piece of ribbon or felt – this will be for the keyring loop.
9. Place the front and back pieces together and begin stitching, starting at the tail. Use a blanket or whip stitch.
10. Continue to stitch all the way round, be sure to sandwich the ribbon in between when you get to the top.
11. Once you get close to where you started, use the pillow stuffing to stuff. Carefully push the filling in to get it into the legs and neck.
12. Once filled you can then finish stitching.
13. Add the keyring loop to the ribbon, and he’s ready to go!
Mini monster instructions
mini_monster_handsewing_project.pdf |
Supplies Needed:
- 1 large piece of felt, folded in half
- piece of paper, folded in half (to draw pattern)
- needle
- thread
- scrap pieces of felt
- button(s)
Mini Monster REQUIREMENTS
Mini Monster Checklist
Step 1
Mini Monster sketch. Should be done in pencil. Keep it simple! Should include eyes and mouth.
Step 2
Teacher check
Step 3
Color in design.
Step4
Select body color for felt.
Step 5
Cut out paper pattern.
Step 6
Fold felt in half and layout your pattern.
Step 7
Pin pattern onto felt making sure pins are perpendicular to the edge.
Step 8
Teacher check (optional)
Step 9
Cut out pattern and remove pins if used.
Step 10
Cut out pattern facial pieces from paper pattern.
Step 11
Lay out facial pattern pieces on felt.
Step 12
PIN patterns onto felt, making sure pins are perpendicular to the edge.
Step 13
Teacher check (optional)
Step 14
Cut out. Remove pins and label all pieces.
Step 15
Teacher check (optional)
Step 16
Place and pin all pieces to the body front.
Stitch.
Step 17
Teacher check (optional)
Step 18
Place and pin any pieces on the body back.
Stitch.
Step 19
Teacher check (optional)
Step 20
Pin the body front and body back together. Pins perpendicular to the edge.
Step 21
Teacher check I will be telling you where to leave an opening to stuff.
Step 22
Blanket or overcast stitch perimeter making sure not to sew over where you will stuff.
Step 23
Make knot to finish stitching.
Step 24
Teacher check (optional)
Step 25
Stuff your mini monster using batting-you can use the eraser end of a pencil to help.
Step 26
Pin hole shut.
Step 27
Teacher check (optional)
Step 28
Blanket or overcast stitch opening. Knot.
Step 29
Final check before grading! Cut all loose threads. Check stitches..
Step 30
Turn in project with rubric.
Clean up!
***Helpful Hint: You might want to use a ruler and sharpie to mark where you should stitch.
This will ensure even stitches!
- Mini Monster sketch! Rough draft. Keep it SIMPLE! Follow steps 1-3 on the checklist!
- What shape will your monster be?
- What will your monster look like?
- What colors will it be?
- Must include:
- Eye(s)
- Mouth
- Eye(s)
- Must include:
- What shape will your monster be?
Mini Monster Checklist
Step 1
Mini Monster sketch. Should be done in pencil. Keep it simple! Should include eyes and mouth.
Step 2
Teacher check
Step 3
Color in design.
Step4
Select body color for felt.
Step 5
Cut out paper pattern.
Step 6
Fold felt in half and layout your pattern.
Step 7
Pin pattern onto felt making sure pins are perpendicular to the edge.
Step 8
Teacher check (optional)
Step 9
Cut out pattern and remove pins if used.
Step 10
Cut out pattern facial pieces from paper pattern.
Step 11
Lay out facial pattern pieces on felt.
Step 12
PIN patterns onto felt, making sure pins are perpendicular to the edge.
Step 13
Teacher check (optional)
Step 14
Cut out. Remove pins and label all pieces.
Step 15
Teacher check (optional)
Step 16
Place and pin all pieces to the body front.
Stitch.
Step 17
Teacher check (optional)
Step 18
Place and pin any pieces on the body back.
Stitch.
Step 19
Teacher check (optional)
Step 20
Pin the body front and body back together. Pins perpendicular to the edge.
Step 21
Teacher check I will be telling you where to leave an opening to stuff.
Step 22
Blanket or overcast stitch perimeter making sure not to sew over where you will stuff.
Step 23
Make knot to finish stitching.
Step 24
Teacher check (optional)
Step 25
Stuff your mini monster using batting-you can use the eraser end of a pencil to help.
Step 26
Pin hole shut.
Step 27
Teacher check (optional)
Step 28
Blanket or overcast stitch opening. Knot.
Step 29
Final check before grading! Cut all loose threads. Check stitches..
Step 30
Turn in project with rubric.
Clean up!
***Helpful Hint: You might want to use a ruler and sharpie to mark where you should stitch.
This will ensure even stitches!