not only did we sew with the kids underfoot but we had the iron out too. were we crazy or what. Luckily there was a play room with toys and a bunch of movies that we played to keep their attention. we just had to keep an eye on my son who is only 11 months. It was crazy nuts but fun. tomorrow will be easier because we are doing it at my house and I have the toy area gated off from the dinning room where we are going to be sewing.