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Learning to Sew for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Kids Love to Sew

If you love to sew, it’s time to teach your children to sew. If you don’t sew yet, this page and its links will help you start learning to sew WITH your kids!

No one can argue against the fact that kids love to create with their hands; even we, as adults, get great satisfaction from our creations. 

Sewing is a fun hobby for family members to do together, and it encourages them to spend more quality time through DIY activities. It's time to turn off those electronic gadgets and get lost in the calming, creative, and methodical art of sewing!

Sewing is a task that evolved out of necessity and has been with us for centuries. Although it started as a means to meet basic needs (and is still sometimes the case even today) and was considered women’s work, it is now also enjoyed as an art of hand sewing or machine sewing for people of all genders and ages. 

Hand sewing is a fun way to develop fine motor skills in young children. Kiddos will also learn the skill of coordinating colors, which can be taught using a color wheel or learned through practice and trial and error of combining various colors of fabric and threads.

When you click on the links below, you will find many valuable resources. You can begin with the basics of sewing safety and then move on to basic hand-sewing stitches. 

You’ll even find resources for what to put in a beginner's sewing kit!

I still remember rummaging through my grandmother’s large sewing box, finding all kinds of tools, patterns, threads, and that cool tomato pin holder with the attached strawberry pin sharpener!! 

Oh, the joy when I received my first sewing kit one Christmas!

Start slowly and then move up to the necessary sewing skills. Can you sew on a button? Mend a hole or rip? Do basic hemming?  Both you and your kids need to know these life skills!  What better way than to learn how to do them together?

Time to Get Crafty with Kids

Once you learn those basics, you can dive headfirst into some really crafty and creative sewing projects! 

The links below offer a wide range of projects, including simple beginner holiday ornaments and decorations, as well as easy placemats, napkins, pot holders, and table runners.  

My kids didn’t know what a mug rug was, but now our house has these handy mini mats for a mug or cup and a snack. Dolls suddenly have new original clothes and accessories. Get kids excited about sewing up some drawstring bags, pillows to decorate their rooms, and pillowcases made of their favorite themed fabrics.

Some of the articles teach beginner machine sewing techniques. You and your kids can create clothing and accessories, blankets to cuddle up with, and, my favorite, quilts.  

There is no end to the imagination and creativity used to make one-of-a-kind finished products that showcase your children’s unique style and flair. Just think of the precious gifts your kids can make and give to someone special that will be cherished forever!

Don’t waste any more time getting started on a lifelong sewing adventure. Check out the links below to open a new world of possibilities and spark a new passion for you and your children!

Learning to Sew for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

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100+ No-Sew Fabric Crafts for Kids

100+ No-Sew Fabric Crafts for Kids #ad

Hours of Fun, Oodles of Projects, Gifts, Toys, playful Decorations & More! by Mary Link - Paperback - Published 2009 Affiliate Link to Amazon

Baby Narwhal Plush

Baby Narwhal Plush

These super cute baby Narwhal plushes are easy for kids to make. The free PDF pattern is near the end of the tutorial. The Inspiration Edit

Beanbag Frog

Beanbag Frog

Make a cute beanbag frog with this free pattern and tutorial. Christine's Crafts

Bunny Brooch

Bunny Brooch

Small pieces of felt and thread are used to make these cute bunny softies. Red Ted Art

Button Star Ornament

Button Star Ornament

If you are looking for sewing for kids projects - check out these simple but cute felt stars. Red Ted Art

Cactus Plushy

Your children will delight in this adorable DIY Cactus Plushy which is ideal for an older kid to make. I Heart Crafty Things

Clutch Purse from a Placemat

Clutch Purse from a Placemat

This simple sewing project will transform a placemat into a clutch purse! Beginner Sewing Projects

Denim Pen Organizer

Denim Pen Organizer

Make a cute pen and pencil holder using a old denim jeans. Beginner Sewing Projects

DIY Catnip Cat Pillow Kicker

DIY Catnip Cat Pillow Kicker

Cats love catnip so make your furry friend a few catnip pillow kicker toy. Each pillow is the purrfect toy to keep your cat entertained for hours. Needlepointers.com

DIY Hand Warmers

DIY Hand Warmers

Make some hand warmers out of flannel fabric. These sew up quickly and make nice gifts. Heather Handmade

Doll Bed Pillow

Doll Bed Pillow

Learn how to sew a pillow for a doll pillow with this video.

Drawstring Bag (Beginner Sewing Project)

Drawstring Bag (Beginner Sewing Project)

Learn how to sew a super simple drawstring bag. Kids will love to choose fabrics and then create small drawstring pouches to put all their little treasures in. This DIY drawstring bag sews up in less than an hour and is a beginner sewing project for kids or adults. Needlepointers.com

Drawstring Bandana Bag

Drawstring Bandana Bag

A handy DIY bandana drawstring bag is a perfect beginner-friendly sewing project for teaching a child or beginner how to sew. Needlepointers.com Associates

Easy Corner Bookmark

Easy Corner Bookmark

This easy sewing project uses scrap fabrics and simple sewing techniques. Nana's Sewing

Easy Sew Turban Headband

Easy Sew Turban Headband

Sew this simple headband in minutes with this free tutorial. This headband will hold hair out of your face! Happiest Camper

Fabric Bookmark

Fabric Bookmark

Make an easy to sew bookmark from scrap fabric. Seam Whisperer

Fabric Bookmark

Fabric Bookmark

A fabric bookmark is a wonderful beginner sewing project for kids or adults. Learn how to make an adorable fabric bookmark by watching our video and reading our free pattern instructions. This is a kids can sew project.
Make them for any holiday, keep or give as a gift or use as a stocking stuffer.
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Fabric Lanyard

Fabric Lanyard

Learn how to sew a fabric lanyard with this quick and easy video. Needlepointers Staff

Felt Car Play Mat

Felt Car Play Mat

This fun car play mat is made with felt and can be no-sew or sewn to make it longer lasting. Saving Talents

Felt Easter Chick Easy Sewing Project

Felt Easter Chick Easy Sewing Project

This is an easy hand sewn stuffie. Attachment Mummy

Felt Lion Pattern

Felt Lion Pattern

This cute lion is hand sewn and easy to make. Fun Cloth Crafts

Felt Pouch

Teach your little one how to sew easily with this felt pouch craft. Scattered Thoughts Of A Crafty Mom

Felt Unicorn

This unicorn felt sewing project for a little older child (7 years and up) requires some hand sewing. Sugar Spice and Glitter

Fleece Bunny

Fleece Bunny

This fleece bunny can be sewn in 10 minutes! Easy Things To Sew

Free Bear Sewing Pattern

Free Bear Sewing Pattern #ad

Make this cute bear stuffie with a free pattern and tutorial. Affiliate Link to DIY Fluffies

Free Project - More Free Sewing Projects

Learn to sew with these fun, free sewing projects. Needlepointers.com

Freezie Pop Cozy

Freezie Pop Cozy

Make a cozy for freeze pops with this simple and easy sewing tutorial. Crafty for Home

Heart Ornament

Heart Ornament

This felt heart ornament using scrap pieces of felt is fun and easy to make as a great beginner's sewing project! The felt heart ornaments work great as key rings too! Red Ted Art

How to make a Chapstick holder

How to make a Chapstick holder

This is a handy holder for chapstick that is a quick and easy sewing project. Needlepointers.com

How to make a Cord Wrap

How to make a Cord Wrap

Get your cords in order with this fabric cord wrap. Needlepointers.com

How to Make a Denim Pocket Purse

How to Make a Denim Pocket Purse

Do you have old jeans or shorts that you are going to throw out? STOP! Repurpose the jeans into a cute, small pocket handbag.

How to make a Fringed Fleece Scarf

How to make a Fringed Fleece Scarf

This tutorial will show how to make a fringed fleece scarf. A beginner sewing project. Needlepointers.com

How to make a Zippered Pencil Case

How to make a Zippered Pencil Case

Learn to make a pencil case for school. Don't be afraid of the zipper. It's easy! Needlepointers.com

How to sew a DIY Fabric Tray Tutorial

How to sew a DIY Fabric Tray Tutorial

This fabric tray is a great beginner sewing project. All straight seams and cute buttons in the corners. Needlepointers.com

How to Sew a Fleece Infinity Scarf

How to Sew a Fleece Infinity Scarf

This fleece infinity scarf is a fun beginner project. Needlepointers.com

How to Sew a Hair Scrunchie

How to Sew a Hair Scrunchie

Learn to sew a hair scrunchie with this tutorial. Needlepointers.com

How to Sew an Apron

How to Sew an Apron

Make this super quick apron. Paper & Stitch

How to Teach Kids to Sew

Beginner sewing projects for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners can help them learn hand and eye coordination. Use the step-by-step directions here to teach hand sewing to kids. Rhythms of Play

Lacing Cards

Lacing Cards

How to make lacing cards from greeting cards.
Lacing cards are an excellent activity which will strengthen a toddler’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. And keep them busy.
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Large Stuffie Carrots

Large Stuffie Carrots

This extra large carrot pattern would be fun to make! This PAID pattern includes SVGs to cut the fabrics with a Cricut or PDF printable patterns. Fabric Ninja

Learn to make a Sock Cell Phone Case

Learn to make a Sock Cell Phone Case

This tutorial will show how to make a simple cover for a cell phone from a sock. Needlepointers.com

Let's Sew Together

Let's Sew Together #ad

Simple projects the whole family can make. by Rubyellen Bratcher - Paperback - Published 2014 Affiliate Link to Amazon

Make a Skirt from a Scarf

Make a Skirt from a Scarf

Refashion a scarf into a kids skirt with this free tutorial! She shows three ways to turn a scarf into a kids skirt. Heather Handmade

My First Sewing Book : Hand Sewing/Book and Sewing Kit

My First Sewing Book : Hand Sewing/Book and Sewing Kit #ad

For ages 5 to 11 - Kit for two birds, book, felt cut-outs and thread, plus 43 additional patterns. by Winky Cherry - Paperback - Published 1995 Affiliate Link to Amazon

Nesting Canvas Valet Trays

Nesting Canvas Valet Trays

Wish somewhere to put your stuff when you walked in the door? Then you need to make these super simple canvas stenciled valet trays! Three sizes. Easy Things to Sew

Pencil Case

Pencil Case

This tutorial shows how to sew an easy (no zipper required) pencil case. This project is a great back-to-school projects which youngsters and beginner sewers can sew using scrap fabric. Needlepointers.com

Pencil Case

Pencil Case

Learn how to sew a zippered pencil case with this free pattern and tutorial. Sustain My Craft Habit

Pillowcase - Rolled Up Method (Beginner Sewing Project)

Pillowcase - Rolled Up Method (Beginner Sewing Project)

Grab some fun printed fabric and make a simple pillowcase with this tutorial. This pillowcase is so simple anyone can sew it, even kids. And the best part is the seams will not fray because you will learn how to make French seams. Needlepointers.com

Quilting with Children

This page is designed to describe the projects I have organized and give you ideas, techniques, and resources for working with children in making quilts. Heddi Craft

Reading Bookmarks

Reading Bookmarks

Learn how to sew a simple bookmark! Happiest Camper

Reusuable Fabric Utensil Wrap

Reusuable Fabric Utensil Wrap

Make a fabric wrap for utensils with a free tutorial. This would be nice for in kids lunch boxes. Paper & Stitch

Scrunchies

Scrunchies

Learn how to sew a scrunchie with this free tutorial. Christine's Crafts

Sewing for Children

Sewing for Children #ad

35 step-by-step project to help kids ages 3 and up learn to sew. by Emma Hardy - Published 2010 Affiliate Link to Amazon

Sewing Lesson - Free Sewing Book

On-line free sewing book - Sewing lessons for beginners and children. Craft and Fabric Links

Sewing Projects - Teen projects

Fun projects for teens. Sewing.org

Sewing School

Sewing School #ad

21 sewing projects kides will love to make. by Amie Plumley, Andria Lisle - Published 2010 Affiliate Link to Amazon

Snack Wrapper Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Snack Wrapper Zipper Pouch Tutorial

This is an easy sewing project where kids can make a bag from a snack wrapper. Needlepointers.com

Snuggle Snake

Snuggle Snake

Kids will have fun sewing this snuggle snake softie. Swoodson Says

Snuggly Owl Pillow

Kids will love creating this snuggly owl pillow for their room and to hug. We All Sew

Star Pillow

Teach kids how to applique using a pre-made pillow. We All Sew

T-Shirt Tote

T-Shirt Tote

How to make a t-shirt tote bag by recycling an old tee shirt. This simple and quick tote bag can be made in less than a half hour and is so easy to make even someone learning to use can made it. Needlepointers.com

The Best of Sewing Machine Fun! for Kids

The Best of Sewing Machine Fun! for Kids #ad

This book has thirteen kid-friendly projects easily teach children how to sew. Ages 9 - 12 by Nancy Smith, Lynda Milligan - Published 2004 Affiliate Link to Amazon

Tote Bag

This great "first" project for a beginner sewer. Craft and Fabric Links

Tote Bag

Tote Bag

Sew an easy tote bag with this tutorial. Nana's Sewing

Unicorn Softee

Unicorn Softee

Make a cute unicorn softee with this free tutorial. Fun Cloth Crafts

Upcycle Skirt into a Purse

Upcycle Skirt into a Purse

Take a kids skirt and upcycle it into a purse with this fun and easy project. Thirty Somthing Super Mom

Wallets - Kool Aid Jammer Wallet

Instructions for Koolaid Jammer wallet. Thrifty Fun





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