Sewing for Kids : 30 Fun Projects to Hand and Machine Sew

Get crafty with super fun sewing projects for kids ages 6 to 9!

From an adorable Needle House to an awesome Pizza Pencil Case, there are so many things that can be sewn with just a needle and thread. Packed with beginner techniques for both hand sewing and machine sewing, Sewing for Kids takes you stitch-by-stitch from threading a needle to making your own Fingerless Gloves.

Get started with the ins and outs of hand sewing, like how to tie a knot or sew a whipstitch, and before you know it, you'll be sewing on a sewing machine! Wow your friends with your own hand-sewn Fruit Purse―then, take your sewing up a notch with machine projects like a Winter Beanie and Shark Tail Blanket.

Sewing for beginners―Start stitching with easy-to-understand techniques, safety rules, basic stitches to build on, and tips for filling your sewing kit.

Something for everyone―These fun and funky hand-sewing and machine-sewing projects increase in difficulty so you can get comfortable sewing and then practice your skills.

So much to choose from―Have a blast sewing handmade goods, like a Sloth Backpack Charm, a Tic-Tac-Toe Pillow, and a Beanbag Chair―and customize your crafts with tips to make them your own.

With this sewing book for kids, you'll have tons of fun and learn an impressive skill you'll use for the rest of your life.

ALEXA WARD was first taught to sew as a child by her Italian grandmother. She is the founder of Brooklyn Sewcial, a positive, social, fun, and creative space where she teaches both adults and children the life-changing skill of sewing. Visit her at BrooklynSewcial.com.