How to Involve Your Kids in Sewing

by erika on January 29, 2010

Sharing your hobby with your kids and grandkids can give both them and you so much joy. How to do this in a way that is sure to be fun for all? Here are some ideas:

If you are making something for them, let them help in the decision making process as much as possible - let them circle designs they like in the Ottobre Magazine. Bring them to the fabric store. If you are embroidering, let them choose some of the thread colours.

Allow them to use some of your tools (with supervision, of course). When I slipcovered our couch, Annelise (age 3 at the time) had a great time sticking the whole thing with T-pins. Now, she loves to snip threads and fabric scraps with the "little scissors".

If you have the time and patience, let them sit on your lap and push the buttons or turn dials at the machine.

Download the sew and colour sheets at the Ottobre Design Blog. These will keep little hands busy while you work.

Let them create decorative elements for their garments or room decor: They can colour on fabric with crayons and you can set the drawing with your iron. Use the drawing as you would any piece of fabric.

Older kids will love working with fabric inks and the felting fibers. Just allow them to be creative!

Finally, sign them up for some Learn to Sew classes, after school or for a camp during March Break.

Let's get the next generation sewing! Check out our home page for a video of Erika talking about sewing for and with kids. If you listen carefully, you can hear Rebecca squeak inside the baby carrier. Pattern for the carrier may be found at Karma Baby.

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