In 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.
