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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Felt buttons

This activity is made with a piece of felt backing with some buttons hand sewn on. Felt shapes cut out with a simple slit that is long enough for the button to get through. Trace the outline of the shape with marker so your child knows where to match the shape
Firstly show the child how to take off the felt around the button and make a pile of all the shapes

Then take the first shape and match the shape to the outline and continue to button on the felt
For easier button work use big buttons and for older children use smaller buttons






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3 comments:

  1. Deborah StewartAugust 31, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    I really love this idea. I think I could make this even though I am not very good with sewing:)

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  2. KateAugust 31, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Either am i Deb, the needlework looks terrible but Tara didnt seem to mind. She was very interested in sewing, another great Montessori skill to learn for the older children

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  3. Alli BrownSeptember 1, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    I went and made this first thing this morning- with a little help from Connor picking the felt, shapes and buttons and trying to help sew one of the buttons. It works great and he loves it, even did it for grandma on skype!

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