Trixi’s Free Summer Sewing Camp for Kids 2024
Many of the people who come to my Sew a Softie Facebook Group tell me, I’m here because I want ...
Easy Ways to Organise Needles and Thread in a Class
The other day I asked teachers in my Sew a Softie Facebook Group, “What questions did you have when you ...
Teaching Sewing in the Classroom
Tips from Teachers Sewing with Kids is a series of interviews with teachers who talk about their approaches to and ...
Best Tips to Teach your Students to Sew
My third Tips from Teachers Sewing with Kids interview is with Amy Lindahl. If you want to teach your students ...
The Best Tips from Teachers Sewing with Kids
This is my second Tips from Teachers Sewing with Kids interview. It’s with Jen Shuart. Jen was trained as a ...
The Best Classroom Sewing Tips from Teachers #1
For a long time now, I’ve had this idea of doing a series of interviews with classroom teachers who have ...
The Zenki Way: A Guide to Designing and Enjoying Your Own Creative Softies
The Zenki Way is the book I’ve always wanted to write. It has my heart and soul in it. It ...
Sewing Simple Softies With 17 Amazing Designers
I think I first came across Deborah Fisher on a podcast. I liked what she said. I went on to ...
What is the best stuffing for soft toys?
An important part of making soft toys, or softies as we call them in Australia, is the stuffing. How and ...
3 Easy Ways to Thread a Needle with Kids
Whether you’re teaching your child to sew or running a sewing class, one of the most essential skills you need ...
What is the Best Sewing Project for Kids
Want to sew with your kids? Fantastic idea! Really. Kids, both younger and older, love sewing. If you haven’t discovered this ...
What is a good age to teach a child to sew?
What is a good age to teach a child to sew? This is a question that parents and teachers repeatedly ask me ...