Tot Sewing

Work on your child’s fine motor skills with this quick and easy DIY “sewing” kit that can be adjusted for any age level. All you need are a few inexpensive materials to make it.

Just a Tip!

Difficulty: Very Easy

Budget: Cheap

Estimated Time: Under 30 minutes

You Will Need...

Embroidery Hoop, Burlap, Yarn, Blunt Yarn Needle or a small piece of pipe cleaner folded over to form a "needle"

Instructions

# 1

All you need to do is secure the burlap in the embroidery hoop and cut a 12"+ strand of yarn. If your kiddo is older, they can thread the needle, or you can thread it for your tot. Tie a knot at the other end and let them get to work making whatever sort of design they'd like.

# 2

Extension Activities for Older Children: offer large buttons to sew onto the burlap use index cards with simple shapes for them to re-create on the burlap