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Best Sewing Gifts for Kids Who Want to Learn to Sew

I’m always thrilled when I’m contacted by mums and grandmothers telling me their kids want to sew! Yay!! And one ...
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Easy Hand Sewing Project for Kids: How to Make a Circle Zenki Softie

Looking for an easy hand sewing project for kids? Meet Circle Zenki! This simple felt softie is the perfect way to ...
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Best Back to School Sewing Projects Kids Will Love

Going back to school can be a really exciting time – I know to was for me! – and back ...
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Where to Buy the Best Felt for Sewing Projects

Top shops in the USA, UK, Australia and the rest of the world for the best felts for sewing If ...
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Free Easy to Sew Spirit Owl Workshop

This May 26th-30th, I will be one of thirty or so presenters, each giving a different workshop, at the Making ...
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Sew a Softie Workbook No. 2 is Out!

Many of you will already know the Sew a Softie Workbook No.1: Kandinsky Inspired Softies to Sew with Kids. Well, I ...
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Kandinsky Inspired Softies to Sew with Kids, Teachers will Love

Simple & creative sewing projects art teachers will love This newly released Sew a Softie Workbook No.1 Kandinsky Inspired Softies ...
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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 ...
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Easy Shark Softies to Sew with Kids

Looking for an easy shark sewing project for kids? With Shark Week kicking off on July 7, it’s the perfect time ...
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7 Easy Ways to Organise Needles and Thread in the Classroom (Teacher-Tested!)

Teaching sewing in the classroom can be tricky if needles and thread go missing or students spend half the lesson ...
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Kids Share Love: Sewing Soft Toys For Others

It’s April again and the 2024 Global Kids Sewing Party is drawing to its close. I’m always amazed when I ...
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Sewing in the Classroom Made Easy!

This is the fifth interview in my series on Tips from Teachers Sewing with Kids. I hope these interviews with ...
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