We are currently studying the First World War and wanted to make a soldier’s uniform for Abigail. A quick online peruse, and I could not find any patterns specifically for this period. There were lots of ready made costumes, but no instructions on making our own. So I decided to give it a go myself,…
Category: Sew Simple
Sewing a Drawstring Bag
Sewing a drawstring bag is easy peasy and a perfect first project to work on the sewing machine. I chose felt for Becca to work with because it is a non fraying material meaning Becca wouldn’t have to neaten any seams. Sewing a Drawstring Bag: Reading and Practicing We are using ‘My First Sewing Machine’…
Simple Sewing School: Hand-Sewing a Pin Cushion
I am using ‘Sewing School’ by Aime Plumley to teach the girls to hand sew. Hopefully this is a prelude to something big for Becca. Although Lillie is very creative, and has been very dedicated to arts of all kinds since the age of 12, Becca has been interested in all things creative since she…
Sewing School: How to Make a Needle Book
I used the following book and felt to teach the girls how to make a needle book. The girls came with me to chose their felt, thread and needle threaders which increased their enthusiasm to get started: Using the patterns in the book I cut out two patterns for the needle book and cut four…
Sew Simple Sewing School: Lesson One {Threading, Knotting, Straight Stitch}
The first lesson goal was simple: teach my girls to thread a needle, double knot the thread and to stitch in a straight line. As I was working with a five-year old who had done very little sewing in the past I opted to use Binca material (traditionally used for cross stitch). I wanted to…
Sew Simple: How to Make a Simple Sewing Kit for Children
I have designed a very simple sewing course for my little ones, and thought I would share it 🙂 Each week I will be teaching specific sewing skills to my girls who will then make something useful or beautiful using those particular skills. Each skill will build upon the ones previously learnt. Last week…