BETTY62

My DGD became interest at about 5. I started her off by letting her sit in my lap and help.

annieshane

Perfect color for her new Barbara. Love that hot pink; I know she did. I say any interest should be encouraged and let each develop as their interest allows. Don't push beyond their comfort level and your patience level.

You are so blessed to share this love with her and she will always have these fond memories.

QM

Machines and our tools can be dangerous, so be cautious of them. Several years back, I was asked by our fair to do a demo on beginning to quilt. I brought a stack of scraps and some simple paper piecing patterns. I found that even very young kids who were interested did very well at following the lines with hand stitching.

franie

Any time but only if they are interested.

yellowsnow55

my daughter who's almost 32 suddenly shows interest and has picked up my spare machine,so I guess I'm saying any time they show interest.

katigirl

My great neice wanted to learn at 6 when I was babysitting her and making a quilt for mom and dad. With direction she cut, sewed, and pressed an entire block on the quilt by herself. Was very proud to introduce generation three at the time. :)

QM

Good for you...and for her.

Busy Bee

My Children have always wanted to sew at a young age, because that is what I am doing. We have made tons of bean bags over the years. I let them hand sew the last little bit shut.

The only problem with teaching them to sew is that when they get a little older and they can sew on their own they will take over your machines. I have had to literally kick my older girls off the sewing machines so that I could get some sewing done myself.

ljgraham

I started my 7yo grandaughter last year. I bought her a small Janome at Hancock fabrics. Has 6 stitches and is easy to thread, she is really enjoying it. Takes home all my scraps

drgranny

When my oldelst was 2 yrs old I cut some blocks and put dots on the seam lines to show her where to stick the needle. She sewed together enough blocks to make her a doll blanket. To this day she loves to sew but hand sewing and embrodery are her favorites. She also started crocheting when she was about 12, then went on to tatting.