My granddaughters will be 10 & 12 this month. We have made simple skirts with elastic waists, sundresses, nightgowns, pillowcases. I did the lines on paper with them, potholders are also easy.
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My granddaughters will be 10 & 12 this month. We have made simple skirts with elastic waists, sundresses, nightgowns, pillowcases. I did the lines on paper with them, potholders are also easy.
I learned by using a set of washcloths and made them into slippers! I remember it well. I chose orange washcloths! To get them to work I also had to put in elastic and sew that too. I wore those things until they had holes in them.
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Ginger
~stitching one thread at a time~
Take a look at this thread from the QB.
What would you expect from a beginner class?
I think the first and most important thing to teach a child is how to thread the machine and wind a bobbin. It gives them a quick success and some confidence. Then choose a small, relatively easy project so that they aren't overwhelmed by the sheer size of it.
My grands all started with a 4 patch. I cut fabric as I thought they were way too young to use a rotary cutter. And I had them use elmers washable glue instead of pins, so that there was no fear of poking themselves with the pins.
Have a great time with the 8 year old. The truly important thing to teach a child is to have fun while sewing. If a kid is not having fun, sewing as a hobby will be quickly discarded.
A quilt is like a good life. It's full of mistakes, but, in the end, it looks pretty good.
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