A Child's Sewing Box

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Put Together A Child's Sewing Box

Sewing is a great handicraft for children, because it is also a useful skill a child is likely to use later in life. Sometimes though it seems that parents are not sure where to start. We need to first let children become familiar with the supplies, next provide some guided instruction and then let the children explore the possibilites on their own. It doesn't take much to put together a box of fun stuff to inspire some sewing, here are some ideas to get you started!

The Basics: 

  • Fabric (cotton, felt and fleece are the easiest)
  • Thread
  • Needles (with large eyes)
  • Straight Pins (with round plastic heads)
  • Safety Pins (these can be better that straight pins)
  • Scissors (these need to be sharp, so supervise)

Additional Things You Can Add: 

  • Measuring tape
  • Thimble
  • Needle Threader
  • Buttons
  • Ribbon

A Boy's Sewing Box: 

Just because sewing boxes are more traditionally cute wicker baskets, that does not mean you should not put together a sewing kit for a boy. Just put it in a different type of box. The actual things put in the box would be the same. The main difference would be the colors and prints of fabric and thread you would include, as well as the container you put it all in. You would also probably not want to put it in a cute wicker basket. Perhaps a tackle-style box would work instead. Or maybe you could use an old tin lunch box. Or a plastic lunch box of your boy's choice even. Get creative!

Easy Sewing Projects 

Links to my blog posts

Easy Felt Bear
This post has the instructions and a link to a pattern to make an easy felt bear.
No Sew Fleece Blanket
This post has the instructions (available as PDF) to make an easy no sew fleece blanket.

Sewing Boxes on eBay: 

Check out these eBay items to get you started.

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Marsha wrote

What a great idea! This would be perfect for my boys. :-) As to the box itself, I'll just use what I have on hand-- lots of old wipey boxes that they can decorate with stickers.

Reply Posted April 02, 2008

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Jimmie wrote

This is an adorable lens! You did a fantastic job! I think I would love to make a sewing box just for my daughter.

Reply Posted March 14, 2008

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Jimmie wrote

This is an adorable lens! You did a fantastic job! I think I would love to make a sewing box just for my daughter.

Reply Posted March 14, 2008

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Jimmie wrote

This is an adorable lens! You did a fantastic job! I think I would love to make a sewing box just for my daughter.

Reply Posted March 14, 2008

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Reply Posted March 11, 2008

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Brittney (King Alfred Academy) wrote

What a great list of things to include in a sewing box. I especially love the sewing box ideas for boys, since I have two! I am new to the whole Handicraft idea and have been looking for ideas for my ds7. He has expressed wanting to learn how to sew. I think I may put together a sewing box filled with your suggestions for him for Easter!
Thanks for the ideas!

Reply Posted March 09, 2008

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CLB wrote

I like your Hearts and Trees Blog and love the idea of the sewing kits for kids and teens. Only thing is, since I am overseas the postage would cost more than the kit or something like that... But everybody out there, to check it out!
;)

Reply Posted January 26, 2008

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