Thread: My son

let me know over the weekend while sorting through thread that he would like to learn sewing. He not only wants to learn how to quilt, but he wants to also do clothing. I have NO problems in teaching him the quilting, but as for clothing, I haven't done anything like that since I took home economics back in high school, many many moons ago. As for quilting, I am self taught and online classes and you tube.

Any and all suggestions in helping him would be greatly appreciated. He is 16.

TIA

Originally Posted by sewnutty2

Get him a sewing for dummies book. Very easy to understand and has simple projects to start. I think it is wonderful he wants to learn to sew. It is a life skill and not just a girly thing. I wish him the best!!!
Sue

It actually floored me when he let me know of this. My mother in law thinks he would be great at it, as he loves to draw and has taken art since middle school. She thinks if he applies he art to sewing there would be NO limits for him. I just never in my wildest dreams would have thought of him wanting to do this. But I'm NOT complaining one bit, just don't want to disappoint him. Hope I can remember NOT to be the parent when teaching him and also to keep reminding him to have fun with it.

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Might start with shorts - or pajama bottoms. Very forgiving as to sizing!

Then pillow cases.

These were my first thoughts, too.

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Might start with shorts - or pajama bottoms. Very forgiving as to sizing!

Then pillow cases.

My DS had to take Home Ec while he was in HS & they made pillowcases. I still have mine! I think it's wonderful that your DS wants to learn to sew!

I think I would start out with some very basic sewing classes (web classes). There are some very easy and great patterns that would be ideal for a young man to start with (simple pajama pants and shorts). Also let him sew your 1/4 seams and get a feel for sewing straight lines.