As I do not have a plate that is as large as the back of my son’s school jumper, I used the simple “thread and pen” trick to draw a semi circle. I also have a post here with all the BASIC Hand Sewing STITCHES – super short and simple videos showing you how to do a running stitch and back stitch, the stitches we are using today! How to Sew a Strawberry Softie Don’t be scared of using good quality “proper” sewing materials with kids It easier to cut the fabric and it is easier to push the needle through the fabric. REAL means that the sewing is actually is easier to do. *remember to use “real needles and real scissors” when sewing with kids. Glue (but you can sew the details on too).I used my son’s red school jumper (size 9yrs).NOTE: More step by step IMAGES as well as video how to, to come soon! After some procrastination and prompted by the sew a softie challenge, we have had a go at making this ADORABLE Strawberry Softie! I hope you like it too. Sewing isn’t hard and so long as you pick the right projects, it is really easy and “forgiving” (also known as – you can make mistakes, but your finally sewing project will still look adorable). And watching my kids sew, I sew how much they actually LOVE this traditional craft. I think it is great to get kids learning basic skills. Trixi is passionate about teaching kids to sew and is always looking for great new Sewing Projects for Kids to do. So I adapted that oh so easy felt strawberry diy and turned it into a How To Sew a Strawberry Softie DIY!! The Strawberry Softie how to is in honour of the “Sew a Softie Month” organised by the lovely Trixi over at Coloured Buttons. When my son’s school jumper recently got a hole in it, I thought “ooooh big strawberry, perfect”. We have since made MANY felt strawberries (they are great for play kitchen, but also look ADORABLE as keychains and back pack charms). ![]() Many moons ago, the lovely Aly from Bug, Bird and Bee showed us how to sew felt strawberries.
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