would tell them to get a pattern of an item to make and start off with something
simple like a bookmark which is very easy to learn. I use a 7 count piece of Plastic Canvas which you can buy at Walmart in the crafting aisle or order online. All you need to do is do a search for Plastic Canvas and it will bring up different sites. Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabrics are always having special sales on yarn and plastic canvas. The tools you will need to get started is sheet of plastic canvas, scissors, pattern and yarn. The pattern will give you instruction on what size you will be making the Bookmark. You can choose what colors you want.
These are some photos of finished Bookmarks I have customized.
When starting out with a bookmark you can practice how to use the needle and learn how to do a single stitch before you start learning other stitches. I customized with the characters by searching for them on the internet and than I edited the photos and created my own pattern. This will come with experience.
The link below takes you to a video that explains the basics on how to learn how to stitch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0mdqb1ViaA
The photo above has the Basic Stitches which you will use when you first start learning how to stitch. I use these in all the projects I make. After you have completed a small project like a bookmark look into something a little harder. I don't always go by the pattern or use the same colors. I customize everything I make. I give my customers the choice of what colors they prefer the item to be stitched in. I started two places to post my items. I started a Craft Shop on Facebook called Conner's Crafts and a shop on Etsy.com - PConnerscrafts.
You can design so many items with Plastic Canvas. I make anything from eye glass cases, wall hangings, coaster sets, Tissue Box Covers, baskets magnets, ID Holders and so much more.
There are programs that you can buy that you can make your own patterns. Say you have a photo that you found online and would like an item made but can't find the pattern you can design your own with one of these programs. The most popular program is Plastic Canvas Design Studio. Some of my friends use graph paper to draw out a pattern.
These are some photos of finished Bookmarks I have customized.
When starting out with a bookmark you can practice how to use the needle and learn how to do a single stitch before you start learning other stitches. I customized with the characters by searching for them on the internet and than I edited the photos and created my own pattern. This will come with experience.
The link below takes you to a video that explains the basics on how to learn how to stitch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0mdqb1ViaA
You can design so many items with Plastic Canvas. I make anything from eye glass cases, wall hangings, coaster sets, Tissue Box Covers, baskets magnets, ID Holders and so much more.
There are programs that you can buy that you can make your own patterns. Say you have a photo that you found online and would like an item made but can't find the pattern you can design your own with one of these programs. The most popular program is Plastic Canvas Design Studio. Some of my friends use graph paper to draw out a pattern.
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