Hand Bags for Little Girls This is an easy project to introduce sewing for your kids. I did this craft activity with my girls, who are eager to learn how to use a needle. But most importantly they cannot have enough bags! This a great holiday project . Felt is so easy to work with because it requires no hemming . Things you will need : A sheet of felt. A beautiful button A dollar-store party bag necklace Needle and thread A pair of scissors 1. Begin by sewing a button onto the felt. 2. And then make a slit for the buttonhole, 3. Sew the sides: h elp your child stitch the sides of the purse...If your child is big enough, you can teach her to "blanket stitch" the sides for a prettier look. 4. Use some dollar-store shiny necklaces as the straps for the purse. I found these shiny necklaces in my daughter's party bag! Inexpensive dollar-stor...