Need a "first" project idea for 7-year old.

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12-28-2012, 05:07 AM

#21

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Have you see the pillowcase dresses? That would be simple for her to make. Can also cut it shorter for a top. One of the girls I taught decided to do that. She didn't like to wear dresses.

12-28-2012, 09:18 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by mcfay

I started learning to sew at the age of 5 on a treadle Singer machine. When I was 6 my mother cut out a very simple dress and I sewed it, one weekend. Wore it to school on Monday. I will never forget that dress.

If the child is really interested in sewing they will do good. If not you won't be able to keep them interested. I do agree with something simple they can complete in just a few minutes.

I don't remember when I learned to sew. Mom was one that would let us try cooking, sewing, planting, whatever. Probably started sewing when my legs were long enough to reach the treadle. And I was a fairly tall kid-----------until I stopped going up at about age 12 or so

12-28-2012, 09:36 AM

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adamae

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Mother started us (5 girls) on aprons and tea towels. I hated it! Corners and gathering and so many small hems. And, goodness, she sure "graded" us before we went on to projects we wanted to do. Times have changed. Like the idea of a pillowcase dress if she is ready. You will know better than anyone if she is. I am now 78 and see on pinterest the modern quilts young people are sewing and I am so impressed by their expressions and nontradional designs What a joy to know quilting is being enjoyed by the next generations.

12-28-2012, 10:50 AM

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quiltsRfun

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Why not get her a layer cake. Bigger squares make the project go together faster and there are fewer seams to match. She could make a small quilt with some of the squares and use others for bags, aprons or pillow cases.

12-28-2012, 03:13 PM

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oksewglad

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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

Personally, I'd go straight to a project, rather than "technique". I hate practice!

When working with my 8 yo GD this summer she was glad she sewed on paper first. It allowed her to get the feel of the machine--how fast it goes and how to control the "fabric" and not a big deal if you goof up. We didn't spend a long time at it; just enough to make her feel comfortable.