Teaching Children to Sew

  Some people consider quilting/ sewing a lost art- but I believe that their is still hope. I’ve taught a couple of kids how to get started with sewing. First I recommend printing out some print sheets to practice sewing straight lines. I found some free printable sheets “here” by emi & ko  Using practice sheets helps with confidence, especially when using a machine the first time.

  Start kids lessons with vocabulary of the machine and sewing terms and safety. And threading the machine, they like to wind a bobbin and 'drive FAST'. Google has a diagram of the sewing machine( I have even found them to match the machine ). Give them a note book for taking notes. 

Some recommended first projects:

First bags - they allow you to do seams and make a casing - then pajama pants (which are actually bags with legs)  they allow you to learn a pattern - pillows are also good 

Pin cushion 

Pillow cases, Missouri star has a great you tube for it . Plus very useful!  

Pajama bottoms

Links:

Beginner Sewing Lessons

Free Quilt Coloring Book