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Sewing Class: Sew Unique Sewing can provide an awesome opportunity for kids/all people to step out of the box and be themselves. Sewing Lessons: More Tips for Teaching Children to Sew The tips presented here are for those who are working with one or more children, and/or teaching someone else's child. I have learned these things through experience, and they have helped tremendously! Teaching Sewing: Sewing IS Contagious The social aspect of sewing is not only fun for everyone, it is also a great way to motivate and encourage your own children to learn to sew. Sewing Class - Learning to Sew through Quilting Quilting is a fabulous way to learn some of the basic skills in sewing. Although there are some very intricate and complicated quilts, there are also a huge amount of very simple patterns. Sewing Class: The Difference Between Pressing and Ironing Next to your sewing machine, your iron is your most important piece of equipment for sewing. For the best results with your sewing projects it is essential that you know the difference between ironing and pressing. Teaching Your Child To Sew So, what makes you qualified to teach your own child to sew? You may be surprised to know that it is NOT your expertise in sewing! Teaching Children to Sew: Portfolios As your child starts learning to sew, take the time to make these two Sewing Notebooks. Your child will be inspired and encouraged by them, and you will find one of them priceless! Teaching Children to Sew: Your Sewing Space When teaching your children to sew, there are things you can do with your sewing space that will make them more comfortable while they are sewing, and even better, help encourage a greater desire to sew. Learn to Sew: Choosing Patterns For the person wanting to teach their child to sew, or learn for themselves, the question is always, "where do I start"? What people don't realize is that many of the simple and quick projects that build upon basic sewing skills are right at their fingertips. Learn To Sew: Choosing and Preparing Fabric When first learning to sew, you will read or have many people tell you to stick with cotton or cotton polyester blends for your beginning projects. I do agree that these are some of the easiest fabrics to work with. However, my girls thankfully removed my fear of working with other materials.