WHEN IS RIGHT TIME?
#23
I tried to teach my Grandaughter earlyer this year but things fell thru do to my Daughter in law. I think if a child shows that they show responsablility a 6 year old would be a good age to start sewing. My Grandaughter who is 6 tossed a $100.00 sewing machine down the basement steps to get back at her Mom. That was a machine I purchased for her.
#24
I have a child's sewing machine and it goes very slow, but is really easy to get straight lines. (Because it's really small and portable I confess to borrowing it myself.) I wish I had it when my girls were smaller. I agree- it's when they show interest and responsibility. The child must be able to follow your instructions, and as long as they can do that, then they can start very young. As with any subject with kids, some are gifted and way beyond their years, and others won't be ready for some time. Take it child by child. If the child has the interest, follows instructions really well, and you have the time to fully pay attention to the child, then enjoy your time together building memories!
#25
I started very young, I remember getting the big catalogs and stacking them up so I could see what I was doing, started following lines on paper, we had a kenmore with the knee bar, wish mom still had it, it was a great machine. Never to early if you ask me. If the child is interested that is.
#26
Originally Posted by BLESSEDANDLUCKY
:lol: :lol: :lol: What is a good age to start little girls to sewing? What is too young? Anybody been through this?
#28
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boy, sounds like a little girl who needs some lessons in respect for peoples possessions/ even her own.
Originally Posted by Deborah12687
I tried to teach my Grandaughter earlyer this year but things fell thru do to my Daughter in law. I think if a child shows that they show responsablility a 6 year old would be a good age to start sewing. My Grandaughter who is 6 tossed a $100.00 sewing machine down the basement steps to get back at her Mom. That was a machine I purchased for her.
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Natalie(grandbaby) is 2 1/2 in the baby pic and 3 in the one where she is snipping things apar for me.Last one is her first attempt by herslf to sew squares together.She started on my lap when she was big enogh to sit up. Its fun to have a quilting buddy
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