The Can-Do Kit is a self-guided introduction to hand sewing and fiber art. The kit contains needle and thread, pins, scissors, assorted fabrics and trims, poly stuffing, and an instruction sheet for making a drawstring bag.

A bonus worksheet of ideas is also available.

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:

• Thread a Needle (aka Needle a Thread)

• Pinning

• Stitching

• Making a Casing and Drawstring

• Embellishing - add a button or ribbon

• Making a Pillow Pal stuffed friend

• How to look at fabric and understand its best uses

LINKS

Mary Frances Sewing Book - 100-year-old guide to hand sewing for children (FREE on Project Gutenberg).

There are other books about sewing on Project Gutenberg and also at your local library. Try searching “sewing,” “hand-sewing,” and “textiles.”

I like this post on The Spruce about basic hand-stitching.

Here are links for making home-made masks:

Pleated Mask

3-D Mask