Need some help here....
#11
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the 'kids singer sewing book' is a good start- it has exercises in it that teach all kinds of things- like sewing straight, and using a pattern- we used it for our youngest beginners in the sewing school. and it does not matter if the machine is a singer or not- they are just the ones that (claim) the book- it is not machine brand dependant at all
#13
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Sounds like fun! In addition to the book, I would also look into a beginner's class in her area, just to get her started. How to thread the machine etc. Maybe your sister could ask around, one of her friend's moms might sew and be willing to get her going.
#15
I'd check at your local quilting store OR a regular fabric store to see if anyone offers one-on-one classes. Surely there's a Granny around that would love to share their knowledge of sewing. If that child was near me, I'd help in a heartbeat!
**Books are good, however, some things are best learned from a real person.
**Books are good, however, some things are best learned from a real person.
#17
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"Piecing, the piece of cake way" is so simple I get it. If I get it, a 9 year will have a breeze. I bet she's one of those kids who can look at any remote and automatically can program with it.
Also you might want to check their local LQS shop. My shop here is Richmond does learning to sew birthday parties for kids and beginner sewing lessons. I took a beginner sewing lesson and a how to operate a sewing machine at my LQS 2 years ago and there were children in the classes.
Also you might want to check their local LQS shop. My shop here is Richmond does learning to sew birthday parties for kids and beginner sewing lessons. I took a beginner sewing lesson and a how to operate a sewing machine at my LQS 2 years ago and there were children in the classes.
#18
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the 'kids singer sewing book' is a good start- it has exercises in it that teach all kinds of things- like sewing straight, and using a pattern- we used it for our youngest beginners in the sewing school. and it does not matter if the machine is a singer or not- they are just the ones that (claim) the book- it is not machine brand dependant at all
I've used this book before....it seems to be well written. The child was able to understand....besides, maybe it isn't too advanced for the child's mother to understand....lol
#20
Thank you Ladies for the wonderful advice and help.
I will call her later today and tell her about the book. And I think she said she was heading to Joann's this weekend, maybe she can inquire about classes while she is there.
I will call her later today and tell her about the book. And I think she said she was heading to Joann's this weekend, maybe she can inquire about classes while she is there.
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