MATERIALS REFERENCE

CRAFT MATERIALS & TOOLS

Embroidery Thread or “Floss”
A special heavy-weight thread used for embroidery.
Where to buy? Your local craft store, or an online retailer like Amazon.
Approximate cost: $1.00

Glue
Any standard craft glue will work well for sealing knots, including fabric
glue or Elmers® glue. Use a fabric glue or Iron-On adhesive to attach one
piece of fabric to another.
Where to buy? Your local craft store, or an online retailer like Amazon.
Approximate cost: $5.00

Large-eyed needle
“Chenille” needles sized 18-24 are very easy to thread and fit through the
holes in LilyPad pieces. If you are a more experienced sewer, you may
want to use a smaller needle, but be careful, smaller needles are much
harder to thread.
Where to buy? https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10405
Approximate cost: $2.00

Polyester filling
The material that’s inside pillows and stuffed animals. The soft squishy
center of your stuffed monster.
Where to buy? Your local craft store, or an online retailer like Amazon.
Approximate cost: $15.00

Fleece or felt fabric
These thick non-stretch fabrics are easy to sew.
Where to buy? Your local craft store, or an online retailer like Amazon.
Approximate cost: $10.00 per yard

Aluminum foil
Standard aluminum foil. Do not try to use the non-stick variety.
Where to buy? Your local grocery store.
Approximate cost: $2.00

Iron-on adhesive
Thermoweb®’s Ultra Hold Heat-n-Bond adhesive. You’ll need the sheet,
not the tape.
Where to buy? Your local craft store, or an online retailer like Amazon.
Approximate cost: $15.00

Miscellaneous craft materials
Scissors, paper, pencils, chalk, etc.
Where to buy? Your local craft store, or an online retailer like Amazon.
Approximate cost: $5-10.00