When I was in Kindergarten, we made a quilt each year featuring the children's art work.....many different methods: drawing ON fabric (tough), iron-on crayon transfers, hand prints, transfer paint, and my favorite, a follow-up to a shape unit, I fused primary and secondary colored cotton to a peel-off backing and had them cut into compatible geometric shapes: children could play and finally assemble a pattern according to ability and we fused it right there in the classroom to make individual blocks. Adult assembly required. Showcasing the child's art, accepting whatever they create, opens the door to later sewing.
My DS's wanted accessories for their play and managed to make pouches and bags, belts and straps, about age 7 or 8. Jedi clothing and ninja suits needed Mom help but they had to stand still for fittings.
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