Description
Book SynopsisIn Stitch and String Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 40+ inventive projects that explore everything from simple sewing, embroidery, and weaving to string art, needle felting, and yarn crafts.Stitch and String Lab for Kids leads children, step by step, through a huge range of
sewing and fiber art projects. As they go, they will learn a variety of techniques, develop dexterity and coordination, and enjoy making a variety of creative projects. Kids will employ simple embroidery stitches to
embellish a sun catcher, wall hangings, and an appliqué animal. Sewing projects include a
drawstring bag, a
sketchbook jacket, and custom
plushies. Children will learn how to make custom looms to
weave bookmarks,
bracelets, and even a
mini rag rug. They will also experiment with
string art,
needle felting,
shibori dyeing,
pompom animals, as well as
finger knitting,
yarn art, and
cool wrapping projects.
Each project includes a
materials list and
illustrated steps, and the book is filled with
useful tips,
tricks, and
shortcuts.
Stitch samplers will teach the basics, and
templates are included for plushies and stuffies. Kids are encouraged to make variations and
personalize the projects to their own style and personality.
These 44 creative projects offer a broad and rich sampling of sewing, fabric, and fiber crafts—
Stitch and String Lab for Kids is perfect for keeping kids busy with educational activities at
home, learning techniques and experimenting at
school, or having a ball at
camps and
parties. Parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and facilitators will appreciate the easy, illustrated instruction and the
curriculum-friendly format, with projects that can be completed in any order.
The popular
Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share
hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a
complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as
finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
Table of Contents4 Introduction
5 Getting Started: Creating with Fibers
Creating a Fiber Craft Space 5
Preparing a Fiber Arts Kit 5
Fabrics and Stuffing 10
Felting Supplies 11
12 The Basics
Working with Fabric + Thread
Cutting the Fabrics 12
Working with Thread and Embroidery Floss 13
Using an Embroidery Hoop 15
16 Stitching Basics: Know Before You Sew
Threading a Needle 16
Tying a Knot 17
Forming the Three Basic Stitches 17
Finishing Stitching 20
Sewing on a Button 20
Fixing a Mistake 21
Unit 1
embroidery 22
Lab 1: Embroidery Wall Hanging 24
Lab 2: Beginner Embroidered Sun Catchers 26
Lab 3: Running Stitch Tapestry 28
Lab 4: Radial Embroidery with Dyed Fabric 30
Lab 5: Appliqué Embroidery 32
Lab 6: Needlework Sampler 34
Unit 2
hand sewing 38
Lab 7: Plushie Pins 40
Lab 8: Donut Keychain or Pillow 42
Lab 9: Gathered Flower Brooch 44
Lab 10: Sunglasses Case 46
Lab 11: Drawstring Bag 48
Lab 12: Simple + Small Pillow with Tassels 50
Lab 13: Easy Monster Stuffie 52
Lab 14: Stitched Sketchbook Cover 54
Lab 15: Pizza Pillows 56
Lab 16: Scribble Monster Stuffie 58
Lab 17: Monster Wall Pockets 60
Lab 18: Sock Owl Pincushion 62
Lab 19: Cat + Mouse Pincushion 64
Lab 20: Stuffed Rainbow Cloud 68
Unit 3
fiber arts 72
Lab 21: Pom Poms 74
Lab 22: Rainbow Pom Pom Necklace 76
Lab 23: Yarn Tassels 78
Lab 24: Yarn Bombed Heart Wall Hanging 80
Lab 25: Yarn Wrapped Worry Dolls 82
Lab 26: Worry Dolls Skirts 84
Lab 27: Touchy-Feely Tapestry 85
Lab 28: Ojos de Dios 88
Lab 29: String Art 90
Lab 30: Spool Knitting 94
Lab 31: Finger Knitting 97
Lab 32: Wet Felted Fiber 100
Lab 33: Needle Felted Glitter Tree 102
Lab 34: Needle Felted Patches 104
Lab 35: Colorful Shibori 108
Lab 36: Marble Rolled Fabric 110
Unit 4
weaving + string craft 112
Lab 37: Woven Mat 114
Lab 38: Woven Basket 117
Lab 39: Woven Pouch 120
Lab 40: Circle Loom Weaving 124
Lab 41: Picture Frame Weaving 127
Lab 42: Tree Weaving 130
Lab 43: Straw Weaving 134
Lab 44: Kumihimo 138
