Machine Sewing for Kids!

Service Description

Welcome to Machine Sewing for Kids! This beginner sewing class is designed to teach your child the basics of sewing with a machine. Each child will sew their own simple drawstring backpack, with focus on these skills: finger safety, threading the machine, straight stitching, stopping and starting a stitch, and more. There are many skills that kids can learn from sewing, including: Motor skills-- Sewing can help kids develop fine motor skills, finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. Confidence-- Sewing can boost kids' self-confidence by giving them a sense of accomplishment. Creativity-- Kids can express themselves through the projects they choose, the fabrics they use, and the colors and shapes they decide to sew. Problem solving-- Sewing teaches kids valuable problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Patience and perseverance-- Sewing can teach kids patience and perseverance, as it can be challenging to complete a project without making mistakes or encountering unexpected problems. Communication-- Sewing can help kids develop communication and language skills as they learn to listen and follow instructions, discuss their work, and converse while sewing. Understanding how things go together-- Sewing can help kids learn how things go together and how objects relate to each other. Designing-- Sewing can help kids learn how to come up with their own designs. Using materials effectively-- Sewing can help kids learn how to effectively use materials to create something new. This class is appropriate for children with a strong interest in learning to sew and with the ability to sit still, focus, and follow instructions for 2+ hours. We have class machines available, but if you have your own machine, please feel free to bring it. Parents are welcome to wait in our back classroom or drop off their child.