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Kids Really Can Sew!

 
If you have any doubt that kids can sew on a sewing machine, let me set your mind at ease.  I questioned it my self too in the beginning.  But kids can sew & craft and they do a great job at it, even as young as 6 years old.  It’s funny that I would even question it, since I began sewing at such an early age. If you are interested in teaching kids to sew, it is a very rewarding job.  Here is more information on teaching sewing.

 

Sewing and crafting builds self-esteem.  Children learn the value of completing a project and they gain confidence in them selves.  Sewing is an individual art allowing one to go at ones own pace and allowing one to choose color, texture, and creativity to each project.  That makes each project special and unique, a one of a kind.  As long as a child is taught with positive reinforcements they will enjoy learning.  There are no mistakes, only lessons learned.
Children are great listeners and learners if you make it fun and appealing to them. It’s been shown that a child’s creative ability is best developed between the ages of 6-12.  The art of sewing helps provide this creative spark.

 

 

Here is a 6 year old Alyssa intensely hand sewing the opening of her purple pieced star pillow.  Behind her is 9 year old Kelly finishing up her sewing bag which was her first project.

Here is Allison, Jaclyn, Emily, Samantha, and Courtney. It was by chance that these 5 girls were in the same week of camp together.  They were friends and young in age, but very eager and active in their sewing skills.  They accomplished so much in one week. What a great group!

 

I think the best thing about sewing (besides how much fun it is) is that each student works at their own pace, on their own project, using their own creative choices.  From left to right is Alyssa and Christina who made a bunny holding a carrot in a basket.  Next is Jacqueline who in her own creative mind wanted to make an "Eagles quilt"  GO EAGLES!  Then her sister Kelly had her first class and she made her sewing bag.  On the right is one of my youngest students Alyssa who is proudly showing her star pillow.

   
Here is Miss Jaqi helping little Alyssa (my youngest student) iron one of her projects. Sometimes we just have to improvise by using chairs to stand on and phone books to sit on...

Recommended Sewing Machines for Kids Sewing, and for Beginners

I receive many questions on what would be the best sewing machine for kids or beginners. I have simple basic machines for my students that range from $99.-$300.  That is my recommendation, a basic machine for starters. Here are some below.
Singer 5040 40 Stitch Function Sewing Machine
Kitchen; Buy New: $169.99
Singer 6038 46 Stitch Function Sewing Machine
Kitchen; Buy New: $199.99
  Simplicity SA2200 Creative Spirit Plus 45 Stitch Function Sewing Machine
Kitchen; Buy New: $159.99
Simplicity SA1600 Liberty 40 Stitch Function Compact Sewing Machine
Kitchen; Buy New: $169.99
Simplicity SA200 Pioneer II 18 Stitch Function Sewing Machine
Kitchen; Buy New: $99.99
Simplicity S07 Deco Mate Sewing Machine
Kitchen; Buy New: $139.99

 

 

 

 
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