The recommended age for the kids sewing lessons, intermediate level, is 13
and up. However, each child is different so the age is a rough guideline.
If you are just joining kids sewing lessons, look through our past
lesson levels before starting this level, regardless of age.
Lesson 1-Fasteners
This is an easy way to finish off a project. In the future, you may do
these along with a zipper on skirts or pants or you can add them to a
pocket, this it what we will practice today.
Hooks and snaps are easily sewn to an item by hand sewing. You can also
buy snaps that are attached with a special tool. We are going
to do a simple project such as a coin bag and add a snap to close it.
Other ways to practice different fasteners is to add a snap to a button
on your shirt. Add a hook and eye to a skirt that has a small gap above the zipper.
Kids
Sewing Lessons 2-Sewing a Button Hole
Each machine is different when it comes to sewing a button hole, so,
check with your sewing manual for directions. Then make a drawstring
bag. We've done this before in a previous level but we are making a
slight change.
Facings/ interfacings will probably come up once you start using
patterns for shirts or pants. Interfacing makes collars or waistbands
stiffer and stronger. They can also make tote bags and purses stronger.
You can do any of these tote bag projects and add an extra step of
ironing on interfacing to the inside of your bag. Painted Tote
Bag Patchwork
Tote Bag Sew a Tote Bag Tote Bag Instructions
Learn how to sew on a zipper. These can be tricky sometimes, so, have
lots of patience. Just remember it is okay to make mistakes. It is part
of learning how to sew. Look at your sewing machine manual to
see
how you sew a zipper on your machine.
Video
Tutorial: How to
Sew a Zipper
Before
you finish your zipper bag, you should practice putting in a zipper on
a piece of scrap material. Pinning the zipper in place will help
and
sew slowly.
Finish the Zipper Bag Project you started in the previous lesson.
Kids Sewing Lesson 5-Complex Patterns
Pick out a more complex pattern that has zippers or buttonholes. Choose
your material and work on your project before moving on to the next
lesson.
Lesson 6-Experiment with Different Material
Try silks or satins or more slippery materials and thicker materials
(be sure your sewing machine can handle the thickness first, though).
Start with a very simple pattern for this such as pajama pants or
an elastic waist skirt, silks and satins can be frustrating, even
for
the more advanced sewer. Be sure to pin everything really well. Put the
pins closer together, too. This will help keep the material from
moving while you’re sewing. Another idea is a satin or silk pillow. Try
one of these patterns... Rectangle Pillow Patchwork Pillow Pillow Cover
Kids Sewing Lessons 7-Experimenting
At this point, you can try whatever you want and learn from there. A
lot
of learning to sew is trial and error, learning your basics and putting
it
to the test. I've been sewing for a long time and still make mistakes.
Some patterns still baffle me and some steps are still confusing. Learn
the basics and the other things will come with practice.
Lesson 8-Designing
There are a lot of fabric notions you can buy to embellish your clothes
you have already. Add lace or ribbon to an item of clothes, mix and
match with fabrics or patterns. You have the skills, now you can play
with designing and creating.
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