Felt pencil topper craft for 10-year-olds
This craft is for 10-year-olds making three reusable pencil toppers with beginner hand-sewing. It uses blunt needles and felt rather than hot glue.
What to buy
Felt sheets in assorted colors
8 sheets
Embroidery floss in matching colors
6 skeins
Large plastic yarn needles
3
Polyester fiberfill
1 small bag
Small elastic hair ties
3
Fabric scissors
1 pair
Fabric glue
1 tube
Black fabric marker
1
Paper templates for animal faces
3
Straight pins for adult supervision
6
Pencils
3
Who this list is for
This felt pencil topper craft is for 10-year-olds making three reusable toppers with beginner hand-sewing. It uses large plastic yarn needles and felt instead of hot glue construction.
How to use this list
Choose three animal-face paper templates and trace them onto felt sheets with a pencil. Cut the felt with fabric scissors, then use the black fabric marker for facial details. Match embroidery floss to the felt colors and stitch paired pieces with the large plastic yarn needles, leaving a small opening for polyester fiberfill. Add a small elastic hair tie to each topper so it can slip onto a pencil. Use fabric glue only for small felt details that do not need stitching.
Common mistakes
Do not overfill the topper with fiberfill, or it may not sit neatly on the pencil. Keep elastic hair ties clear of glue and thick stitches so they can stretch. Straight pins should be used only with adult supervision and removed before a topper is put on a pencil. Avoid cutting close to the stitching edge.
What is on this list
You need eight assorted felt sheets, six matching embroidery floss skeins, three large plastic yarn needles, polyester fiberfill, and three small elastic hair ties. Also included are fabric scissors, fabric glue, a black fabric marker, three animal-face templates, six straight pins, and three pencils. Cross off what you already own.
When you are done
Check that each topper opening fits its pencil without pulling the stitches. Let any fabric-glue details dry completely, then store the three toppers with their pencils.
FAQ
Who is "Felt pencil topper craft for 10-year-olds" for?
This felt pencil topper craft is for 10-year-olds making three reusable toppers with beginner hand-sewing. It uses large plastic yarn needles and felt instead of hot glue construction.
How should I use "Felt pencil topper craft for 10-year-olds"?
Choose three animal-face paper templates and trace them onto felt sheets with a pencil. Cut the felt with fabric scissors, then use the black fabric marker for facial details. Match embroidery floss to the felt colors and stitch paired pieces with the large plastic yarn needles, leaving a small opening for polyester fiberfill. Add a small elastic hair tie t…
What should I skip or avoid with "Felt pencil topper craft for 10-year-olds"?
Do not overfill the topper with fiberfill, or it may not sit neatly on the pencil. Keep elastic hair ties clear of glue and thick stitches so they can stretch. Straight pins should be used only with adult supervision and removed before a topper is put on a pencil. Avoid cutting close to the stitching edge.
What is on the "Felt pencil topper craft for 10-year-olds" list?
You need eight assorted felt sheets, six matching embroidery floss skeins, three large plastic yarn needles, polyester fiberfill, and three small elastic hair ties. Also included are fabric scissors, fabric glue, a black fabric marker, three animal-face templates, six straight pins, and three pencils. Cross off what you already own.
What should I do when I am done?
Check that each topper opening fits its pencil without pulling the stitches. Let any fabric-glue details dry completely, then store the three toppers with their pencils.
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