Tips and tricks for teaching kids to sew

Teaching kids to sew is a rewarding experience for both kids and adults! It’s activity you can both enjoy doing together, plus it teaches some good hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills. But teaching kids to sew is a lot different than teaching an adult to sew. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has collected her best tips for teaching kids to sew and put them into a blog post. She gives practical advice that will help make teaching a child to sew a positive experience for everyone involved.

Click below to read her advice:

The Best Tips for Teaching Kids to Sew, by Swoodson Says

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!