Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Learning to Sew ~

It's spring break so my son & I are working on some new projects.
One is learning to sew...or teaching a 7 year old
to operate the machine & complete a project.

The first step is to choose the colors ~


My plan was to use up some pre-cut fabric noodles, sew them together,
cut them back into strips, sew again, & then make some small
projects like potholders, doll blankets, etc.
You know...things I need for the house & kitchen?

William's plan was to sew up the noodles into a tube,
stuff it & make a "snake."


After making his fabric color choices he got right down to business
on the machine.  He's sewn before & even remembered to put the
right sides of the fabric together before starting the seam.


Good job William!
He needed a little help to guide the fabric straight &
 keep the machine at a steady speed. 

 Notice the machine??

It's a 1938 Singer.
Perfect for quilting & teaching kids to sew.
It only sews back & forward but after all these
years & many projects it still sews like a dream.


It's a perfect size for little hands.


After sewing the strips together & turning the tube
right side out ~ stuffing was next.
The puppy had ripped a hole in a sofa pillow so Will thought
it was perfect to use for stuffing.


A sword also works well to push the stuffing down into the snake.
Next...tongue & button eyes!

(notice the crazy hair & weird "clothes" ???
It's a jammy day at our house)

3 comments:

  1. Old neckties work great for making snakes. :)

    I'm buying my daughter her own sewing machine (used) for her 16th birthday. I feel lax sometimes for not having taught her to sew well, but she's proud that she can do far more than most of her friends. So I guess I did ok.

    You've got it right though, starting at an early age! I hope he enjoys his snake!

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  2. Hey Thanks! I had forgotten about neckties ~ that's a great idea. I'll have to scrounge in my husbands closet. Thanks for reading. Tam

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  3. Hey Thanks! I had forgotten about neckties ~ that's a great idea. I'll have to scrounge in my husbands closet. Thanks for reading. Tam

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