Crafting is a great way to spend quality time with your child while promoting creativity and problem-solving skills. Making a small felt purse is a simple and fun craft that you can do with your preschooler, and the end result is a cute accessory that your child will love to use.
What you need
- Felt fabric
- Scissors
- Ruler or measuring tape
- Needle and thread
- Buttons, beads, or other embellishments (optional)
How to make it
- Cut two pieces of felt into rectangles, making sure that they are the same size. These will be the front and back of the purse.
- Cut a strip of felt for the purse’s handle, and two smaller pieces for the flap and button closure.
- Using a needle and thread, sew the two rectangles together along three sides, leaving one of the shorter sides open. This will be the top of the purse.
- Fold the flap piece in half and sew it to the back of the purse, leaving enough space for the button closure.
- Sew the button to the front of the purse, ensuring it lines up with the flap.
- Fold the handle strip in half and sew it to the sides of the purse.
- Help your child add any embellishments, such as buttons or beads, to decorate their purse.