So you’ve decided to introduce your kid to a brand new hobby. Perhaps it is to reduce the time they spend in front of their smart phones and tablets. It may also be because you want them to learn more things as they grow older. Whatever the reason may be, you can be sure that they will enjoy sewing.
Yes, maybe you’ve tried out sewing before, and you are sure that they’ll love doing it – they just don’t know it yet.
So here are five great ways to get your kids into sewing. Let’s begin.
Let Them Imagine
Does your kid want to become a fashion designer or a model someday? Then your job just got ten times easier! If they understand the concept of clothes and the process of making them, then they will surely be thrilled with the idea of making their own clothes. But before hopping onto this new hobby right away, let them imagine first.
Let them draw what they want to make. Let their mind do the work before letting their hands go anywhere near a sewing machine. If they have a clear vision of what they want to achieve, be it a little dress, or a shirt, or some pants, they will have more motivation to pursue it.
Remember not to criticize. Let their creativity flow. It doesn’t have to be perfect: it only has to be what they want to create.
Stock Up on Sewing Knowledge
You can’t convince them to do it if you can’t do it yourself. How else will you guide them? At the very least, you must at least do your research on what to do and how to do it, so you can help them achieve their vision.
Fill up your bookshelf with books on sewing. If all else fails invite over a friend who’s good at sewing and let them show off their skills. Let them show you the basics so you can take it from there afterwards. It’s really very simple.
Gather Your Supplies
You don’t need a lot of things in order to sew. But the most important tool that you must have in order to make it easier for the both of you is a sewing machine for kids. Click on this link if you want our recommendations for the machines under that category – we’ve listed down some of the best.
Pick a model that’s most suitable for their age. Take into consideration whether they’ll be able to work with either a pedal or a button while sewing.
Also prepare fabrics – lots of them. Gather your thread, your scissors, your straight pins, and your seam-rippers.
Get Started
Your kid won’t be motivated to pursue this foreign hobby if you don’t take the initiative. Get off your seat and invite them for at least an hour of bonding. It’s a great exercise for their mind and hands. You don’t need to be an expert to inspire them. You only need to get started.
Guide Their Hands
Allow them to be free and let them unleash their creativity – but guide their hands. Be careful with those sewing machines, especially if your child is still new to it. Let them dream, create, and do things they want to do, but be sure you are there to help them through it.
Know when to assist them, and know when to step away to let them do their thing. If you strike that delicate balance, you’ll surely get them started on this fine activity.
