sewbeadit

Why not a patchwork baby sized or lap sized quilt? My gg did that and just was so excited. We used 6" blocks and she sewed them up. Looks cute and she can finish and use it.

maviskw

I'm with the pajama bottoms. They go fast, and could also morph into shorts. My granddaughter started with shorts (which she never really finished) but ended up with a blue ribbon on a fancy dress the for 4-H fair. She wore the dress for the auditioned talent show at her middle school. Beautiful.

momsobon

My GD when I was visiting her we made a skirt made out of strips she was so proud and even wore it to church with a little t-shirt. When she was here we made a little tote bag nothing fancy but she even carried that into NYC. When she was making the strips for the skirt she made some for her Dad & Mom she has her own sewing machine and she sews on all her Girl Scout badges...it skipped a generation. Shame she is 700 miles away.

IraJane

I recently looked for this pattern and googled it on-line. Found a tutorial that did a nice job of showing how to make the drawstring bag. As a family consumer science teacher, I used the same pattern to make a bag with my six grade students. They loved them. I make them for my little grandkids, and they call them their "Grandma bags." Great project to learn with.

sewmerry

Little girls will always go for doll clothes ,won't they? You can make them quick and they are something they will be proud to show their friends. Just a simple dress with shoulder seams and the sides sewn together will make quick work of it . add a lace ruffle around the bottom and it's ready to put on the doll. It was real successful for my neices but my Gdaughter never was interested in dolls sooo no doll clothes for her!! Good luck and lots of patience wishes coming your way.

tessagin

What about something for Dad? Father's Day is coming up Bet he (or the father figure in their lives) would like a mug rug or the coasters.

LynnVT

Tissue holders are great to start with, and useful, too. They can make a bunch as gifts for mom and friends and themselves. They only take a small scrap (5.5"x7.5" at most) and look so cute!

helenquilt

My 7 yr old grandson started with 4x5" block and sewed jelly roll strips around it until he got it as large as he wanted it. ended about 16x20 then we put a backing on it and he called it his hampster quilt. I think all you need to do is give them fabric and let them go. They may surprise you with what the do.

Nammie to 7

I have kits made up for when my grands come to visit. They have their choice of pajamas, pillowcases, aprons or doll blankets. They love their sewing time! One granddaughter made aprons for her other grandmother, mom and dad for Christmas two years ago - she was so proud when she took those gift wrapped presents home to put under the tree!

Maire

I have my grandddaughters sew pillowcase type pillow coverings, different sizes, then stuff them with scraps of batting/fabrics that would normally go in the trash. Sew the opening shut and donate them to the local animal shelter for animal beds. This teaches them to use a sewing machine and compassion for homeless animals. The shelter animals don't care if the seams are crooked or if pillow coverings are old ugly fabrics..