This is a fun, basic sewing project to do with your kids that requires simple sewing skills. For tips on teaching your kids to sew that will hopefully save you a lot of frustration, you can read my previous blog, “Sewing with your Kids.” You will need: Two squares of fabric (felt, fleece or cotton) 4 inches by 4 inches Needle and thread Scissors Straight pins Rice or small beans 1. Pin the two pieces of fabric together, with the points of the pins facing toward the middle of the square. This will prevent getting poked while sewing. If the … Continue reading →

Sewing is a basic skill that is fun and also practical. Although it’s not necessarily cheaper or even practical to sew your own clothes anymore, there is great value in knowing how to sew on a button or sew a sturdy seam. And, of course, sewing can bring great satisfaction and fun to your kids. But teaching them to sew might seem like a daunting task. That’s what this blog is here for. I wrote a kids’ sewing book a few years back, and I learned from all of my research and testing some lessons that can help you teach … Continue reading →