Day: January 3, 2012

bookmark – sewing with kids

There’s just nothing quite like the smell of a new book, nothing like turning a crisp page.  Every shelf deserves a book, and every book deserves a great bookmark.  And that’s all there is to it. MATERIALS NEEDED 12″x2″ felt 1 yd ribbon matching thread INSTRUCTIONS 1.Cut the ribbon into 6″ strips. 2. Line the […]

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bookmark – sewing with kids

There’s just nothing quite like the smell of a new book, nothing like turning a crisp page. Every shelf deserves a book, and every book deserves a great bookmark. And that’s all there is to it. MATERIALS NEEDED 12″x2″ felt 1 yd ribbon matching thread INSTRUCTIONS 1.Cut the ribbon into 6″ strips. 2. Line the […]

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8: adjusting the stitch – with kids

THIS LESSON IS PART OF THE SEWING WITH KIDS E-COURSE Up until now, we’ve been sewing with a standard straight stitch.  The straight stitch is definitely what’s used most of the time when sewing, but what kid doesn’t want to switch it up with zigzags and decorative stitches?  9 lessons in and they finally get […]

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pack-pack

CLICK HERE FOR THE PDF VERSION OF THIS PATTERN >> Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned pack-pack? One that you can bring to school, to a sleepover, or to team practice. Something that you can sling over your shoulder and go with. MATERIALS NEEDED 1/2 yd of 45″ fabric 32″ of 1″ decorative ribbon […]

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7: sewing casing – with kids

THIS LESSON IS PART OF THE SEWING WITH KIDS E-COURSE Casing is a tube sewn along an edge to run a drawstring or elastic through so the edge can be tightened and loosened.  It’s great for those growing bellies! There is no casing lesson in the Intro and Intermediate sewing courses, but casing is used […]

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