You can teach a child as young as six years old to sew with supervision.
These are the first basics I teach for those who have no idea how to use a machine or sew. It's very easy and if you sew, your boys and girls will adore this. After you get them comfortable with sewing, draw a simple outline of a picture and have them zigzag inside until it is as full as you want it. You'll have a simple picture you can cut out and applique or glue to something they like. I love to see their faces when they're through. Sorry I don't have a picture, everyone has taken theirs home.
Note: Please understand that children learn at different levels, so don't expect them to be the same. This has to be fun learning. Frustration in the child or adult will usually bring about a bad outcome.
By gbk from GA
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I just recently purchased a sewing machine at a garage sale. I've sewn before but its been years!! I really wanted to get back into it, as prices for clothes are ridiculous, not to mention they never really have styles that I like. That being said, I'm actually going to use your advise to teach myself!! Yes, you heard right LOL! I think it would be a great introduction for any age novice, such as myself. Who knows? maybe my son (who already likes to loom knit) will learn along with me. Could be fun! Thanks for the advice!
Remember that sewing thru paper will full the needle so be sure to change it before U sew for real
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Have a child you want to teach to use the sewing machine? Draw straight lines, large squares, and triangles in ink on plain copy paper. Use colored thread and a medium stitch length and show the child how to put the needle down on the line then follow the line. Leave the needle down at the corner, lift the presser foot and turn the paper. Put the presser foot down and continue sewing to complete the shape.
By Ann Winberg from Loup City, NE
I'll give that a try when our grandchildren come up this summer for a week.
Last summer, while they were visiting, they wanted me to teach them how to sew so I got some scrap material and showed them how to thread a needle, make a hem and also sew on a button.
Their granddaddy needed a button on his shirt and Anna fixed it for him. He was about as proud of that sewed on button as Anna was.
They had a lot of fun learning how to sew. (05/12/2010)
By littergitter
I loved this as I am 76 years old and have been trying to learn how to paper sew. Been sewing years and love it. Did many items for others. Not too happy with making clothes for others, but quilts and other things. I do love the finished product. Today the young people need another avenue for the future and sewing can be a business. (05/13/2010)
By Edith Crump