Quick help needed - little girls want to sew!!!!
#22
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
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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.
#23
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Central NJ
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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.
#24
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.
I used to help out at 4H and the little ones loved to make book bags. They are so simple yet useful. Just sew side seams, leaving an opening at both sides for the cording to go. Press and turn and stitch the seams again to create a sturdy French seam. Then turn the hem across the top and stitch. Put rope through the hem extending through the holes you left. Does this make sense?
#25
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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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.
#28
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Cedar Hill, TX
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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.
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Rapid City, SD
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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!
#30
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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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..
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