Embroidered Self-portrait Project

Project Description: Middle school students learned how to create embroidered self-portraits using basic embroidery stitches.

Concepts explored: Identity, color, self-portraits

Techniques used: Embroidery, how to transfer an image onto fabric

Materials: Fabric, thread, embroidery needles, acrylic paint, 4'“ embroidery hoop

Grades: 6th-8th grade

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