Mermaid Craft: Felt Mermaid
With all this extra time we have, it seems only right to dedicate some of it to crafting. For Christmas, I was gifted a delightful Make Your Own Mermaid felt kit by Groves Ltd - thank you Emma. I found myself with a free day and decided to have a go. The kit All the pieces were pre-cut and everything I needed had been provided. The best kind of craft project - the ones which do not rely on my cutting ability. The instructions were nice and simple, easy to follow. The only hiccough I really had was knowing how much thread I needed to use. It came with bundles of five threads and advised using two with the metal needle for detail but did not specify with the plastic needle and pre-punched holes. Inevitably, I tried both. Two threads worked fine throughout. 6. Sew on the hair. (Guess who forgot to take a photo!) I have to admit, I gave up on the plastic needle in the end. It kept bending and was difficult to punch through the existing hole. I ...