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Sewing Gift Ideas for Kids
Enthusiastic young sewers need projects that are just right for them. If you are looking for some gift or stocking stuffer ideas, here are a few to consider.
My five year old has recently been sewing up small books for himself. He stacks a few sheets of paper together, punches holes along one side of the stack, and then with a piece of yarn does a running stitch or whip stitch through the holes to construct his own book to color in. After seeing he had an interest in sewing, I began searching for other age-appropriate sewing projects. If you are looking for some holiday gift ideas for the kids on your list, here are a few sewing products to consider. Use the manufacturer's age recommendations as a guide for finding an age-appropriate product.
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Learn to Sew Apron and Tote Kit
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This kit includes materials for a retro apron and tote, plus six pockets that can be sewn to the projects to personalize them. The kit is packaged in a decorative tin that doubles as a storage case for a beginning sewer’s supplies. To learn more about this kit, click here.
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And Sew It Goes
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A small suitcase filled with precut felt animal shapes, embroidery floss, stuffing, embellishments and a few sewing tools make up this kit. Although recommended for ages 7 and up, my five-year-old was immediately drawn to it. For more information, click on this link.
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Learn to Sew Lace-Up Cards
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Lacing cards are a great place to start for young children. This vintage-inspired set is available through Clotilde.com. To learn more about this product, click here.
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Fun Flannels Quilt Kit
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The soft flannel precut squares included in this kit are stitched together to create a cozy quilt that doesn’t need batting. Directions are provided for fringing the seams. For more information, click on this link.
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Stitch it Dolly Kit
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This kit includes the materials needed to make an 11” doll and coordinating handbag. For more information, click here.
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For more kids sewing products, click on the following links:
Clotilde.com
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