This Hand Sewn Paper Plate Christmas Tree activity is not only an easy Christmas craft but a beginner sewing project as well. It helps with fine motor development, and the results are so pretty! Be sure to download the Free Christmas Tree Printable here!
Download the Free Christmas Tree Printable here! Print out the template tree onto card stock. Cut out the template and trace onto the back of the white paper plate.
Using a sharp pencil, or craft tool, to poke holes in the paper plate. Make sure it doesn't tear. Children may need help with this.
Try to get the holes evenly spaced and not too close together.
Thread some green yarn through a lacing needle and run through one of the holes. Pull through and then tape the end to the back of the plate to secure. Knots will pull through.
Have the children begin to weave the yarn through the holes to create a pattern.
Once all the holes have been sewn, and the tree has a woven pattern, have the children use a back-stitch to outline the tree shape. This will also cover any mistakes or large holes that may have appeared.
Using the Red Washable Paint and the Chubby Paint Brushes, let the children paint the rim of the paper plate to add festive color.
Let the paint dry and then watch the kids admire their work of art.
They will enjoy the new sewing skill they have learned.