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| Washcloth Sewing Kit |
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| Washcloth Sewing Kit |
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TerryGami, 15 Cloth Toy and Ornament Projects for Crafters, Teachers, and Children |
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Welcome to washcloth crafts!
If you are looking for companion gifts to give to go along with the TerryGami book, consider making a washcloth sewing kit filled with sewing essentials. Instructions for the washcloth sewing kit are free at www.terrygami.com. Just find the instructions on the side bar along with the free Boo Boo Bunny and Fever Bunny instructions.
To the sewing kit, add some items like small spools of thread, darning needles (or any blunt-end needle), a six inch ruler, marking chalk, safety pins, rubber bands, fabric glue, a hole punchers, foam board cut outs, etc. Some of these items can be found at dollar stores or discount department stores. I love the new kids’ blunt-end Fiskar scissors to put in the kit. They are sharp enough to cut easily through terrycloth.
Instead of making the built in pin cushion the instructions call for, consider making a heart-shaped felt or terrycloth pin cushion to sew on instead. At Christmas, a star shape or Christmas tree shape are other possibilities.
For boys, the pin cushion can be in the shape of a football or a dog or cat. Instead of tying the kit together in a bow, just put the ribbon ends together and tie it in an overhand knot. This will make it look manlier. Boys like to make the critters, too, and many want to learn how to sew without any prompting. It is a life skill everyone should know how to do, mom!
The foam letters are great for adding names or initials on the front. They even have glittered foam board letters now. Letters are available in felt, too. If you are talented, consider embroidering them by hand or by machine.
While I made this kit with a thin washcloth found in the bulk packages of cloths, you may want to spring for a thicker washcloth, and it doesn’t need to be borderless this time, because a border may add a bit of a fancy flare to the project. Play with the idea before you go to the store to pick your cloth.
Button come in all shapes and sizes. They have heart shaped, cat and dog shaped, football shaped buttons to choose from, so add some bling to make it special, if you can.
Happy Crafting!
Terry
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