For all parents who want their children to learn to sew, here are some tips that will make learning easier.
First of all, I think for children, learning and fun should always go hand in hand. So the first thing you need to keep in mind when teaching a child to sew is to make fun a priority. Choose original and fun projects so they never get bored during sewing sessions. That way, they'll want to start over and enjoy new projects.
A pleasant atmosphere is also essential to motivate young apprentices. For this, the best thing is to work together, so your presence is very important, both to monitor them and to participate in the realization of their projects.
Opt for real tools for your sewing lessons. A real sewing machine will make you want to learn a lot more than a toy, right?
Next, keep it simple:start by teaching them simple stitches, easy-to-work fabrics like felt, etc. Short but frequent sewing sessions are more effective. If they don't finish their project in one session, that's okay, they can do it again next time.
Why teach sewing to children? By the way, this activity has many advantages but I will only name a few. For starters, it helps improve children's motor skills because it requires dexterity. Then, sewing teaches patience and perseverance because it takes to transform a piece of fabric into a garment or a cushion, among other things. And let's not forget that it's a lifelong skill for anyone learning to sew.
Sewing also gives children a way to express their creativity and use their time in an independent activity. This skill can then be extended to other areas of their lives later.
To complete my little tips, here are some interesting projects that you can have your little apprentices do. I chose projects that use felt, this fabric is very easy to work with.
Here is a very easy to make cuddly toy for little beginners in sewing. They will practice cutting shapes in fabrics of different colors and then assembling them to make a pretty turtle. Add some stuffing, then sew your turtle together with a simple hand hemming stitch.
The older ones will love this project because they can create their own personalized laptop sleeve. Not only will they be able to choose a fabric of their favorite color but they will also be able to add a personalized label to their creation. They will take their smartphone proudly out of this self-designed case that bears their own brand.
This sewing project calls on all the creativity of children. All the scraps of fabric that have been left in your drawers will finally be used! Here, you will not be restricted to using felt. In addition, the threads of different thicknesses will also find their usefulness and above all, your children will have a lot of fun creating their doll.
Apprentice dressmakers will be able to make cute little finger puppets. The choice is theirs:cat, mouse, dog, etc. They will match the different colors depending on the animal they choose to make. This is a great project to practice basic sewing stitches.
A needle, colored threads, felt, wadding and a little imagination to create a beautiful bird. Just cut the bird shape twice from the fabric, same for its wings. A piece of yellow felt for his beak and all that remains is to assemble everything, taking care to add the padding before closing the seam permanently.
The steps for this project are the same as for the little bird, but this time the goal is to create a stuffed animal in the shape of an owl. Children can make it bigger than the bird, with big round eyes. One more soft toy will never be too much in the children's room.
For the pleasure of giving or simply for the pleasure of the eyes, here are two decorative felt hearts. This project would be perfect for preparing for the Christmas party! The little padded hearts can be hung on the tree. It's so beautiful and your children's decorations will make your heart feel better.
Red and white hearts handmade of felt
About the Author:Annabelle Carter Short has been a writer for over 5 years. She is a DIY enthusiast and wants to start an online Arts &Crafts business. Annabelle is a mother and enjoys doing crafts with her two children, Leo (9) and Michelle (11).
