Tag: sewing with children
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Five tutorials to help children get into sewing
This week I’ve published a series of tutorials to help anyone who would like to support the children in their lives to develop a natural love of sewing. At the time of writing, we are amid the COVID-19 crisis, which has left many of us juggling work, childcare and homeschooling. But this crisis won’t last…
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Sewing Tutorial: make a simple tissue pouch
To finish my series of activities to help children get into sewing, I’m sharing a very simple tutorial that would be suitable for secondary aged children as well as any beginner sewer. Follow this step by step tutorial to make your own pretty little tissue pouch, and at the same time develop your skills around…
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Sewing with Children: embroidered needle case
So far this week I have featured a series of activities to help children develop their sewing skills across a range of ages and stages. Today, I’m moving things forward yet again to share a project that not only encourages practice of different stitches, but also creates a tangible and useful product that can be…
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Sewing with Children: woven shapes
To continue my series this week of sewing with children, today I’m moving things along a bit with another activity suited to slightly older children (and yes I tried this with my pre-schooler and no it didn’t work at all!) Instead of needle and thread, this activity uses needle and ribbons to create patterns within…
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Sewing with Preschoolers: felt heart activity
This week, I’m sharing a new tutorial each day to help children develop a love of sewing. If, like me, you are currently facing the demands that COVID-19 has introduced into our lives by juggling childcare and work, you may be looking for ideas of activities to do with your children (I certianly am!) I…