fabricfairy

My little grandson is 4 he loves to sew , calls it our secret , and wont tell his Mom what we are making , our 8 year DD can use my new Bernina 830 and love it . Cathy

patsyo56721

Bessedandlucky: My grandaughters started with lessons at ages 8 and 11. They both like sewing/ I gave them lesson at those ages at our local quilt shop. They made chicken pin cushions, and purses.

fireworkslover

My sons showed interest to sew on fleece when then were 10 and 7 yrs. old. We started with fleece hats. They liked cutting out a paper pattern and making a hat was so easy and fast. My older son went on to design his own mitten pattern and make himself a pair. They each made a pair of boxers in Jr. High (mandatory sewing project). My youngest son, now that he's grown up, just finished a college costume class project. He made himself a kilt. He wore it all day on Christmas!

fireworkslover

I have memories of sitting on my Mom's lap, with my fingers guiding the fabric while her feet worked the treadle. I was probably 4-5 yrs. old. I know my feet wouldn't reach the treadle while I was sitting on the chair.

asmmauer

I bought a singer in a cabinet at an auction for thirty
five dollars with my 2 four year old granddaughters in mind we have light hooked up but left foot pedal unplugged.They turn the wheel by hand to make it sew and they think it is great.They were always wanting to sit on my lap to help me sew
they love playing with my quilting pieces so they already have there own pre-cut stash we have lots of fun they love all the bright colors.Angie Grandma of seven

RedGarnet222

I agree completely! I usually start them out hand sewing first before the machine.

hperttula123

My girls are 8 and 14 and have been sewing for quite a long time. They started by sitting on my lap and helping sew until I felt they were ready to do it on their own(and could reach the petal). Each child will be different. My 3 yr old son wants to sew so bad on his own, but he loves pressing all the buttons and don't trust him yet. I've had my girls quilting on the long arm already too.

fancifrock

They are ready when they show an interest. I always suggest that you start them on some hand sewing.

neeng

Oh gosh I forgot all about those cards, my DD used to love them!

jitkaau

Thoroughly agree here as there are some I would never let near a machine. The kids that I started out were about 6 - 7. I allow them to guide the material and push the pedal themselves but they have to get their 'licence' before they can do that. This entails a series of mini - lessons where they have to practice a certain exercise until they get it OK and pass a safety test.