You can learn to sew, and so can your kid! Instructables has a simple step-by-step tutorial for anyone (including a child) who wants to learn to use a sewing machine.
Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! The tutorial begins with tips for where to buy one, and what to look for in terms of quality and features.
Read the tutorial at Instructables: How to Sew Using a Sewing Machine
Related: Sew simple, inexpensive gift bags out of sale fabric
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Cool! I didn't learn much about sewing until adulthood, so I appreciate any tips on teaching children sewing.
I can't wait for my son to be old enough for us to enjoy this hack!
Posted by: Adrienne | 09 January 2007 at 11:21 AM
My 6-year-old daughter has been wanting to try using my sewing maching, and I've been hesitant. Now I think I can safely give it a try. Of course, once she learns how to use the sewing machine, I'll have to be careful about putting it away so she doesn't try to do it on her own.
p.s. One Hour Craft is a great website - I saw lots of other projects I'd like to try.
Posted by: STL Mom | 09 January 2007 at 11:51 AM
I absolutely love One Hour Craft... Between them and Whipup I am never without crafty inspiration... (Since Asha mentioned those extra-crafty Aussies.)
Posted by: Andi | 09 January 2007 at 03:25 PM
OneHourCraft appears to have vanished. The message I got was: "The authors have deleted this blog. The content is no longer available."
Does anyone know if they have just moved?
Posted by: lee | 12 January 2008 at 07:37 PM
I obviously missed that "broken link" comment way back when! I've updated the post with a pointer to Instructables -- really love that tutorial.
Posted by: Asha Dornfest | 10 February 2012 at 01:06 PM