I’ve been giving the girls little sewing lessons lately, and it’s just been the best. I love hearing Bev run around talking about “feed dogs” while she plays, and Len asking me questions to learn more and more and more. We worked on these doll blankets for a few days, letting them change the thread […]
In my free sewing with kids e-course I suggest teaching kids ages 8+. So these past few weeks, as Lenna has been begging me to teach her to sew, I diverted her attention elsewhere, assuming she wasn’t ready. She is only three, afterall. But she persisted. And I gave it a go. You should have […]
There’s just nothing quite like the smell of a new book, nothing like turning a crisp page. Every shelf deserves a book, and every book deserves a great bookmark. And that’s all there is to it. MATERIALS NEEDED 12″x2″ felt 1 yd ribbon matching thread INSTRUCTIONS 1.Cut the ribbon into 6″ strips. 2. Line the […]
THIS LESSON IS PART OF THE SEWING WITH KIDS E-COURSE Up until now, we’ve been sewing with a standard straight stitch. The straight stitch is definitely what’s used most of the time when sewing, but what kid doesn’t want to switch it up with zigzags and decorative stitches? 9 lessons in and they finally get […]
CLICK HERE FOR THE PDF VERSION OF THIS PATTERN >> Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned pack-pack? One that you can bring to school, to a sleepover, or to team practice. Something that you can sling over your shoulder and go with. MATERIALS NEEDED 1/2 yd of 45″ fabric 32″ of 1″ decorative ribbon […]