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Originally Posted by mysippycup2
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 |
Besides the basic notions others suggested already...I was thinking if you got a pattern for one of the cup cake pincushions and the material to make it she would have a project she can start on right away. Also a simple pillow (novelty shape or traditional)made with felt fabric would be something she could make right away. You could have some in her favorite color, or colors to go with her room. She will probably be quite anxious to do something right away. This way she can use her gift later in the day and a gift certificate can be used when it is convienent. I think it is hard for children to have to wait until they can go get items to use their gift.
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speaking from experience, a seam ripper!!!!! because they always go missing.
But I'm assuming this is a responsible little eight year old, accompanied by a responsible "instructor," and we won't have to worry about such items being left around where younger children might get into them and hurt themselves. The shopping trip idea sounds wonderful, as well. And I think I would throw in some tidbits from my stash. good luck with your endeavor! |
I would include a seam ripper, a couple of spools of brightly colored thread, some nice pins and maybe a magnetic pin holder.
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That was a great ideal . I went to Hancocks Fabricks a little whild back they were haveing a half off sale and I picked up 4 sewing baskets , one had sewing supplies in it already and then I bought supplies for the other three, There wrap and ready to go,it was fun to do.
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All of the ideas have been very good. I like the idea of the precut blocks. You perhaps could add directions of simple blocks she could put together using these blocks... like a 9- patch, 4-patches, etc.
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I bought an inexpensive plastic tool box at Wal-Mart for a portable sewing kit. It is lightweight and the lift out tray holds things nicely. There are also a few compartments under liftup covers on the top of the toolbox and they come in bright colors.
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How about a cute homemade pin cushion so she will always have something in her sewing kit handmade by you for years to come.
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