Sewing Lesson: Corner Bookmark

Written By Miriam Keegan
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Equipment:

  • Felt

  • Shape of heart (template here)

  • Hand-sewing needle

  • Embroidery thread

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Cutting the heart shape out of the two pieces of felt, begin to sew at the top of one straight edge, the two pieces of felt together. Continue around the corner until you reach the other end of the straight edge on the other side. You may use the running stitch as shown in the picture.

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Possible adaptation: Create your own design and allow the children to decorate their bookmark with beads or buttons.

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