Cardboard loom purse craft for 11-year-olds
This textile project is for 11-year-olds ready to make a practical woven accessory. It uses a blunt needle and a cardboard frame.
What to buy
Stiff corrugated cardboard
2 rectangles
Bulky yarn in three colors
3 skeins
Cotton string
1 roll
Large plastic yarn needle
1
Felt sheet for lining
1
Self-adhesive hook-and-loop dots
2 sets
Jumbo button
1
Embroidery floss
1 skein
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Scissors
1 pair
Masking tape
1 roll
Who this list is for
This cardboard loom purse craft is for 11-year-olds ready to weave a practical accessory on a simple cardboard frame. A large plastic yarn needle handles the yarn work without a sharp sewing needle.
How to use this list
Mark the stiff corrugated cardboard rectangles with a ruler and pencil, then use masking tape to secure the cotton string warp. Weave bulky yarn in three colors across the frame with the plastic yarn needle, pushing rows together as the purse panel grows. Add the felt lining, attach the self-adhesive hook-and-loop dots as a closure, and use the jumbo button and embroidery floss as a decorative detail.
Common mistakes
Do not pull bulky yarn so tightly that the cardboard frame bends or the woven panel narrows. Keep the cotton string warp evenly spaced before beginning. Test the hook-and-loop dots with the felt lining in place, rather than attaching them before the purse shape is decided.
What is on this list
This list calls for two stiff corrugated cardboard rectangles, three skeins of bulky yarn, one roll of cotton string, and one large plastic yarn needle. It also includes a felt sheet for lining, two sets of self-adhesive hook-and-loop dots, one jumbo button, one skein of embroidery floss, a ruler, pencil, scissors, and masking tape. Cross off supplies already available.
When you are done
Check that the purse closes and that the lining stays inside the woven edges. Trim only loose yarn ends, then store the purse flat so the cardboard-supported shape stays neat.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard loom purse craft for 11-year-olds" for?
This cardboard loom purse craft is for 11-year-olds ready to weave a practical accessory on a simple cardboard frame. A large plastic yarn needle handles the yarn work without a sharp sewing needle.
How should I use "Cardboard loom purse craft for 11-year-olds"?
Mark the stiff corrugated cardboard rectangles with a ruler and pencil, then use masking tape to secure the cotton string warp. Weave bulky yarn in three colors across the frame with the plastic yarn needle, pushing rows together as the purse panel grows. Add the felt lining, attach the self-adhesive hook-and-loop dots as a closure, and use the jumbo button…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard loom purse craft for 11-year-olds"?
Do not pull bulky yarn so tightly that the cardboard frame bends or the woven panel narrows. Keep the cotton string warp evenly spaced before beginning. Test the hook-and-loop dots with the felt lining in place, rather than attaching them before the purse shape is decided.
What is on the "Cardboard loom purse craft for 11-year-olds" list?
This list calls for two stiff corrugated cardboard rectangles, three skeins of bulky yarn, one roll of cotton string, and one large plastic yarn needle. It also includes a felt sheet for lining, two sets of self-adhesive hook-and-loop dots, one jumbo button, one skein of embroidery floss, a ruler, pencil, scissors, and masking tape. Cross off supplies alrea…
What should I do when I am done?
Check that the purse closes and that the lining stays inside the woven edges. Trim only loose yarn ends, then store the purse flat so the cardboard-supported shape stays neat.
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