make a Flower Burlap Table Runner
Happy Thanksgiving to our American neighbours!
This activity gives children a different surface and materials to experiment sewing with.
you'll need Materials
- Burlap (We went with this garland size so it was easy to hold, you could also use an embroidery hoop to help with the process)
- Ribbon
- Bias tape
- Embroidery floss
- 2 needles (one for the embroidery floss and beads and a plastic one with a large eye for ribbon etc.)
- Beads
- Cord
- Scissors
Other alternatives you could use:
- Yarn
- Strips of fabric
- Cord
Directions
- Cut a piece of ribbon or bias tape about two lengths of your arm. Tie a knot at one end (we found we needed to tie it about 3 times based on the space sizes in our burlap). Thread the needle on the other end.
- Pick a spot and sew outward in a flower shape, leaving a space in the centre. Knot the end on the bottom (underside) when you have reached a desired fullness. Repeat until you have as many flowers as you would like.
- Using embroidery floss, sew your beads in the centre.
- We also trimmed and sewed the ends of the runner for a more polished look.
- Enjoy your runner at your holiday table!
Purpose
- Learning to sew with various materials
- Developing one’s fine motor skills
- Creating keepsakes for celebrations
Safety Notes
- Use a needle and scissors with care and adult supervision.
- Yarn, ribbon etc. can be a strangulation hazard so use with adult supervision.
- Beads can be a choking hazard and therefore are not intended for children ages 0-3 or those that tend to put things in their mouths.
