| Sewing can be a wonderful bonding activity for | | | | join you while you are sewing, parents must never |
| parents and children because it nurtures creativity and | | | | force the kids to do what they don't want to do. So, to |
| resourcefulness in both parties. Unfortunately, most | | | | spare you from the pains of forcing a child to get into |
| children aren't into sewing because the parents | | | | sewing, you must access the child's personality first by |
| themselves don't encourage them to indulge in the | | | | observing him or her and by asking the child questions |
| craft. | | | | about his or her interest in sewing. |
| If you are a parent who is into sewing and would like | | | | Expert sewers will agree that the basic trait to be able |
| your child to join you. You must first show him or her | | | | to enjoy sewing is his or her maturity level. This is |
| the beauty of sewing. You can do this by slowly | | | | because when the child is mature enough, he or she |
| introducing the child into the craft starting with the | | | | will develop the importance of finishing what was |
| sewing tools, patterns that can be used, different | | | | started. Maturity level can also develop dedication and |
| designs, color schemes and selections, types of | | | | discipline in your child because he or she understands |
| fabrics, and accessories that can be used in sewing | | | | the pros and cons of what they are doing. |
| clothes, bags, and other items. | | | | Aside from maturity, you should also gauge the child's |
| Romina Abrigo Editor of the "Sewing Machines For | | | | interest towards the craft. If you see him or her |
| Sale" website -- -- pointed out; | | | | observing what you are doing while sewing and you |
| "…When you're teaching a child to sew, make sure | | | | feel the child's excitement about the outcome of the |
| that you explain the purpose and advantages of | | | | item, then you should give them a simple sewing |
| sewing. Explain how they can benefit from it and what | | | | project. |
| are the different creations the child can produce. You | | | | When teaching a child to sew, start with simple |
| can also let the child watch you when you sew to | | | | projects such as a handkerchief, table mat, or a simple |
| tickle his or her curiosity and try the craft by | | | | blouse. Start with the basic patterns so the child will be |
| himself…" Added Romina Abrigo | | | | familiar with the different patterns available. Also, |
| When you are demonstrating the craft, make sure that | | | | choose designs and colors that are bright and happy |
| you are confident with your work, and are ready to | | | | to stimulate your child's positive attitude. |
| answer all the questions they might have. | | | | "…In teaching kids to sew, introduce them to hand |
| Effective strategies to get kids started on sewing | | | | sewing first. |
| No matter how you look forward to having your child | | | | |