September 14: Sewing Month

image from threadsmagazine.com

---

Mini-Cushion

Materials:

• cloth napkins
• scissors
• darning needle
• heavy thread or yarn
• tissues or cotton

Directions:

1. Younger kids might need to practice stitching on scratch cloth before starting this project.
2. Make a design or picture using yarn and needle on one of the cloth napkins.
3. Sew the 2 napkins together with big stitches on all sides.
4. Be sure to leave a space to stuff the cushion.
5. Stuff the cushion with the stockings and sew the opening together.

Source(s): The above is just one of multiple sewing activities (H3, H4, H5, H11, H12, and H13) in Toolbox Training’s book 100 Art Activities for Kids.

---

Check out the full September calendar to see the month at a glance as well as floating holidays, specialty weeks, and themes for the month.

---