tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post1813708906591290072..comments2024-03-18T00:16:37.094-05:00Comments on ikat bag: Teaching Kids To SewLiErhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-89671278405518624002017-10-01T22:14:36.400-05:002017-10-01T22:14:36.400-05:00MaryMary86: You speak the truth! I, too, believe, ...MaryMary86: You speak the truth! I, too, believe, that children will learn what they will, and if they see our passion for something, it will probably ignite theirs too, when the time is right. I guess this is why so many careers run in families. I am happy thinking of you and your granddaughter sewing together. There might be periods of intense interest in sewing followed by drought periods, and then more periods of interest again (that's how it is with my own girls, at any rate) but each time they rekindle their interest, it is more fervent, and they are more committed than the last time, and it is an increasing joy to teach them what they ask for. Happy sewing together!LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-41146119142773154232017-10-01T19:58:03.358-05:002017-10-01T19:58:03.358-05:00After 4 grandsons, I finally got a granddaughter! ...After 4 grandsons, I finally got a granddaughter! I hoped she would want to sew but she's a cross between a Taylor Swift groupie and a tom boy. She's either pretending to be TS or beating up her brother and neither one seems to be the type ... But I came over one day with my Featherweight and I bought an entire spool of hot pink ribbon. While I stitched a tutu for her (she has to wear something while she sings), I let her do whatever she wanted with the ribbon. The next time I came, I gave her a ball of yarn. She made a huge spider web by going in and out of handles of kitchen cabinets (it was a trap to get her brother). But guess what? She bonded with fibers and fabric during that process and she has asked to sew. She sewed a seam and asked for more. I'm glad I just let play until she started asking for more. I think the secret is to enjoy sewing yourself and just not care if they follow suit.MaryMary86https://www.blogger.com/profile/04934836649119869915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-54844603377056946602013-08-31T14:18:31.483-05:002013-08-31T14:18:31.483-05:00A singer 99 is a 3/4 machine. It only has a straig...A singer 99 is a 3/4 machine. It only has a straight stitch, but it can go in reverse. it's an older machine but works amazing with minimal maintenance. I've been teaching my kids how to sew with it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-26577165185443838142013-03-06T21:54:43.320-06:002013-03-06T21:54:43.320-06:00Young children are very able to learn to sew on a ...Young children are very able to learn to sew on a machine. My four oldest all learned young and began entering their sewing into the fair after they were 12 years old. They have all won enough blue ribbons to earn them a free sewing machine from the fair contests. (So maybe you won't have to share your machine forever.) My two youngest are learning to sew. Today my 5 year old used her Christmas/birthday money to purchase a kenmore machine (small blue one). I have three boys and three girls and they all do a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-28614211761110442002012-06-10T10:52:54.638-05:002012-06-10T10:52:54.638-05:00All 3 of my kids sew. They are now 17(g), 13(b) an...All 3 of my kids sew. They are now 17(g), 13(b) and 11(g). They started at different ages to sew. My oldest started around 6 yrs old, the younger two started at 3 yrs old I think because older sister was sewing. My son would made sleeping bags for his Rescue Heros. Anyway, I let them learn on my Bernina sewing and serger machines. Yes, at 3 yrs old I let them serge. My mom bought them a Jamone that sits collecting dust for several reasons, mainly it doesn't have a speed control and the pedal goes from dead to 60 which they hate! <br /><br />My advice is make sure any machine you buy for a kid has speed control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-37395405208830580382012-05-24T21:13:55.532-05:002012-05-24T21:13:55.532-05:00Thank you - so helpful as always.
My kids are pan...Thank you - so helpful as always.<br /><br />My kids are panting to get at my machine, but I'm not willing. Fortunately, we got a used Viking - full size, but no owner's manual. Now I have to get off my lazy butt and get a manual or otherwise figure out how it works.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-17844065427129029672012-05-24T19:17:47.109-05:002012-05-24T19:17:47.109-05:00I taught my 6 year old to embroider last year, im ...I taught my 6 year old to embroider last year, im thinking this summer will be a sewing one. Thanks for the tips! I'll let you know how it goes, lol.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673500064908485472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-28252105620222659572012-05-24T16:34:33.910-05:002012-05-24T16:34:33.910-05:00What a great post! I really appreciate this. Las...What a great post! I really appreciate this. Last year I did a blog entry about the steps towards teaching your child to embroider. You can see it here. http://katydiddys.blogspot.com/2011/09/teaching-your-child-to-embroider.htmlLaura Brayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12663527769192408401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-339000726668423152012-05-24T16:09:57.668-05:002012-05-24T16:09:57.668-05:00Thanks so much for your thoughts on the best way t...Thanks so much for your thoughts on the best way to teach kids to sew. I have 3 granddaughters, and the eldest (aged 11) shows a lot of interest in sewing, but has a very short attention span which up until now I've found a bit irritating, but reading your blog has made me realise that I just need to be patient and keep encouraging her each time she shows an interest, even if she doesn't follow through to a finished article. <br /><br />Thanks again<br /><br />JudiJudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524842310373619488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-77637971625565635312012-05-23T16:13:36.963-05:002012-05-23T16:13:36.963-05:00The 3/4 sized machine my kids learned to sew on wa...The 3/4 sized machine my kids learned to sew on was a secondhand Singer 99. My younger really wanted to sew when he was small, so we attached an aftermarket handcrank to it and let him crank while I ran fabric through, or run fabric through while I cranked. In this way, he helped me sew a little storytime quilt when he was not quite 4. <br /><br />Both stopped sewing before they hit their teens, but I've never regretted the investment in the Singer. Although it only did a straight stitch, it ran perfectly without ever needing adjustment--a great asset when one wants to focus on the sewing, not the sewing machine!Yolo Makers Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845383950702502187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-58288800365701682202012-05-23T05:04:43.966-05:002012-05-23T05:04:43.966-05:00Thanks for this post, my 5 yr old wants to sew eve...Thanks for this post, my 5 yr old wants to sew every day, we have been handsewing for a while and now teaching her to use my machine. No Ikea in New Zealand and haven't seen any other kids machines here either. Fine using mine but can see us both wanting it at the same time.Craftysquirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704072979848811971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-32314277703766962572012-05-22T21:24:23.639-05:002012-05-22T21:24:23.639-05:00I wanted it before I flipped through it, but when ...I wanted it before I flipped through it, but when I did get a chance, I wanted it even more! It's laid out in an appealing way and has a lot of practical, useful info for young people wanting to sew -- by hand OR machine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-47308096331245373592012-05-22T18:23:39.933-05:002012-05-22T18:23:39.933-05:00I have been looking for a 3/4 machine FOREVER...an...I have been looking for a 3/4 machine FOREVER...and didn't want the Kids' Hello Kitty one that has such bad reviews...<br /><br />I didn't even know IKEA made one! And awesome tips (as usual)!Simple Simon and Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651164536748956717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-42664803466987115122012-05-22T16:21:16.755-05:002012-05-22T16:21:16.755-05:00What a score, Jenny! One-on-one: doesn't get b...What a score, Jenny! One-on-one: doesn't get better than that. I bet you got to ask her all the questions you wanted, and weren't afraid of how they sounded. Lucky you! Thank you for sharing that here!LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-78230355743079007142012-05-22T16:20:01.999-05:002012-05-22T16:20:01.999-05:00Yes! And I recommended it (with the disclaimer tha...Yes! And I recommended it (with the disclaimer that I hadn't actually looked inside it) to a friend's daughter who's 13 and interested in sewing. It looked like a book I'd like to have had as a kid - colorful, not too much text (unlike my drafting books) and fun, young projects. Thanks for sharing it here!LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-49538404557836206112012-05-22T15:39:50.947-05:002012-05-22T15:39:50.947-05:00Have you seen this book? http://www.amazon.com/Se...Have you seen this book? http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-School-Projects-Kids-Will/dp/1603425780/ It's on my drool-list! My daughter is 5 1/2 and not quite ready to learn to sew (she's neither very interested, nor does she have the hand coordination necessary for the task)...but I want to own this book by the time she is ready!<br /><br />I got my first sewing machine when I was 8...it was a used machine that my mom got second hand, but I loved it! I sewed a 2D Hello Kitty doll (from a printed panel) as my first project, but I already knew how to sew from learning on my mom's machine (that part, I can't really remember...like one doesn't remember learning how to use a fork and spoon).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-49300042135126430392012-05-22T15:10:07.191-05:002012-05-22T15:10:07.191-05:00My first machine (from 2002 to 2010) was a 3/4 mac...My first machine (from 2002 to 2010) was a 3/4 machine: the New Home 609. I think it was modelled after the Janome Jem. There's a Kenmore that's very similar, too. It was pretty much like the IKEA one you reviewed. No needle positions, nothing fancy, but a beautiful and strong straight stitch. Also decent zig zags. I never did try out the buttonholes.YC @ glass snail crawlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134229968356527220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-56545115955691102182012-05-22T14:40:47.722-05:002012-05-22T14:40:47.722-05:00When I was an adult-beginner a few years ago (and ...When I was an adult-beginner a few years ago (and I'm still an adult-beginner, really, but that goes to your last post), I stopped in the shop of one of the local alterations ladies to inquire about lessons. I guess she did not see me as a threat to her business, because she was happy to teach me the basics, and it was quite a bit cheaper than a JoAnn class, plus it was one-on-one, which was huge for me. I went once a week for many weeks, and each time we picked up where we'd left off, either doing something I wanted to accomplish or something she thought was important. I would encourage anyone to try this!Tennjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397113148008290316noreply@blogger.com