Young Stitchers

Young Stitchers

Bournville

OUR FIRST SESSION

The first session was successful, from the leaders’ point of view and (from the parents’ feedback) the children enjoyed it too. We started by developing the running stitch first learnt at the taster session with youngster being given a sample of fabric (Binca) and a chart to follow. Each time they will be receive another piece of fabric on which to practice the new stitches. The samplers can be collected and sewn together to form a booklet or saved in a scrapbook/sketchbook (approx 7’ X 7’or 5’ X 7’ – from The Works). It would be useful if the children could bring along next time, a plastic wallet or ziplock bag. They were shown an example of a button down A5 wallet, purchased from Poundland, or they could use something similar in which to transport their ‘homework’.

For further information email: youngstitchers@outlook.com

MATERIALS

We’ve had enquiries from parents requesting details of materials used at the first session. Here is a summary of our reply:

1. Six count aida also known as binca - various sizes and colours from Amazon. A 25cm x 30cm piece is typically £3.30.

2. Needles from Amazon

Tapestry needles are blunt and good for aida/binca.

Chenille needles are pointed (and sharp) so pierce woven fabric. We recommend Chenille rather than

Embroidery needles, as the eyes are larger

John James company produce 'pebble needles' - assorted sizes in a plastic case. These are good quality and

as the children get better at threading they can move to ones with smaller eyes

3. Threads - six stranded cotton thread, separated into two groups of three strands which is a good thickness for stitching. Anchor or DMC are both good makes but you could buy a pack of unbranded threads of assorted colours from Amazon or the Works.

Last week Aldi had a variety of cheap sewing supplies which might still be available.

BRING NEXT TIME

(useful but not essential)

 Plastic wallet of Ziplock bag – Poundland

 Pictures of Dragons (for a future project)

AUTUMN TERM DATES

19 October - learning more new stiches and starting another interesting project.

16 November – more new stitches