5 Easy Sewing Projects for Kids

We’re into gender equality for all here at Squoodles, which is why we’ve put together some fabulous ideas on 5 easy sewing projects for kids. Yes, that’s right, kids. Both boys and girls can learn to sew, just like both can learn to drive a digger and read a book!

It would be fair to say that traditionally girls and boys have been pigeon-holed into groups and activities based upon their gender. Remember the old dolls are for girls and cars are for boys thing? Toy manufacturers even helped with this stereotyping with the packaging and colourings of their toys, blue for boys and pink for girls.

Things are changing though, and Mr Squoodles and I think it is well overdue! We always offer our boys the opportunities to follow their interests, which is how we’ve been able to make a list of easy sewing projects for kids to share with you today.

5 Fun & Easy Sewing Projects for Kids

We admit it: our boys love to sew! Sewing is not just a skill for girls, so whatever gender your children are, they can have fun (like our boys) with these five easy sewing projects for kids:

1. Felt animal ornaments – felt is a great no-fray fabric, so is perfect for kids sewing projects. These ornaments all have a circle head, and then you attach the best shaped ears. For example, triangle for cats or oval for rabbits are sewn at the top of the circle.
2. Upcycled sewing kits – thanks to The Re-Creators, we have some fabulous upcycling sewing kits which are incredibly easy sewing projects for kids to do. Our favourites are the Unicorn, Cat, Mouse and Kiwi designs, all made with materials that were discarded or off-cuts which were destined for the landfill. Each kit comes with full instructions and all the materials your child will need to hand sew the design.
3. Pillowcase – if you’ve got a budding seamstress, they may want to use the sewing machine to create a pillowcase. This is a great activity for practicing sewing in a straight line, and then learning what to do when you come to a corner.
4. Drawstring bag – ideal for keeping bits and bobs in, a drawstring bag also has 3 straight lines to sew on a machine. Depending on the age of your child, they may need help with creating a ‘tube’ for the cord to fit through on the bag’s opening.
5. Glove monsters – here’s a great use for a woollen glove without a mate, turn it into a sock monster. Push the thumb back into itself and sew it shut. Then stuff the glove with stuffing and sew the wrist area closed. Then stitch on two eyes and a mouth at the wrist end, with the fingers being left to be creepy limbs.

Remember once your child can sew, you can pass off those socks with holes and fallen off buttons for them to deal with. Won’t that be great – you might one day even get to finish your coffee while it is still warm (no guarantees sorry).

Head over to our Crafty Kids resources category to order one or all of our Re-Creators upcycled sewing kits today!