advice for christmas gift
10-19-2010, 05:23 AM
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I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about what to include in sewing box for my 8 year old for christmas. She is asking santa this year for a sewing machine. I need (inexpensive) ideas of things to include. I will have to share my little stash of fabric with her because I think it is more important that she has the other stuff to go with her machine rather than her own stash.
All ideas are appreciated.
Tina
All ideas are appreciated.
Tina
10-19-2010, 05:25 AM
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Perhaps a gift certificate or a shopping trip together would be more fun. Limit the dollar amount and take her on a "stock the sewing basket" trip (maybe include a light lunch). It is our time they want. A sewing machine is a great gift.
10-19-2010, 05:25 AM
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Scissors, tape measure, some rulers, pins, pin cushion , needles, threader, thimbles
Not sure at that age that I would give her a rotary cutter , she might try to use it without supervision :shock:
Not sure at that age that I would give her a rotary cutter , she might try to use it without supervision :shock:
10-19-2010, 05:26 AM
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Definitely a few patterns or a book with easy projects she can start right away (accessories for dolls, a cushion for her room, scrunchies for her hair, etc)
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10-19-2010, 05:30 AM
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I found the nicest little pair of scissors at Dollar Tree they are with the school supplies Fiskers with a pointed end and a cover for the tip they cut through fabric like butter. a 6 inch ruler, pencils for marking sewing lines to start. extra sewing machine needles, thread. I made my Granddaughters sewing basket I will take a pic and post it in a bit.
10-19-2010, 05:41 AM
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Here is a picture of the one I made for my Granddaughter I used a small basket from Dollar tree and made a cover to fit, covered it with fabric and added a pin cushion to the top, I also included a template for her. I cut a bunch of charm squares to get her started also.
10-19-2010, 05:59 AM
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How about starting her a "library" of patterns. You could print free patterns on line and put them in a three ring binder - lots of inspiration when looking through. I would do scissors, pins, ruler, pin cushion, thread, etc. - just the basics to get her going! What a fun Christmas break the two of you will have together!!!
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