4 Summer Sewing Projects that You and Your Kids Will Love!

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    We have 2 of our grandchildren with us for a large part of this summer.  They are ages 7 and 9.  Besides having the fun of being together with them when usually we are far apart, I am their Summer School Teacher and activity coordinator.  We have a bit of a schedule that they've been very good about sticking with.  The schedule includes school in the morning, swimming lessons, playing board games, cooking and crafts!  There isn't a lot to go and do because of the pandemic and trying extra hard to keep them healthy.  One of the skills that we are going to work on at home together while I have this captive audience is sewing. 
     I know that many of you have been struggling with entertaining children since school was cancelled months ago.  I thought that I would share with you some ideas, aside from the basic decorative bed pillow,  that you can make together with your kids.  A couple of them only require scraps, so you won't even have to buy fabric or go to a store.  But, if you do need fabric, here are some places to order it online:

Connecting Threads fabrics

Fabric.com

Joann Fabrics

      Now, check out these tutorials to teach some sewing skills!

• Pillowcases are a great way to teach and learn some basics, like measuring, straight stitching and french seams. 

• Scrappy Snakes will use up lots of leftover fabrics and are lots of fun to play with afterwards.  

• This Cute Owl Purse also uses scraps and any little girl will love it.  She can personalize it using any colors that she wants. Applique is a nice skill to learn.  

• I personally use this backpack all of the time! If you have pre-teens or teens, this will be a great project! 

     All of these projects will definitely require adult supervision and help, but they are projects that you can definitely enjoy together and use afterwards!  I love that about them!  Let me know if you give any of them a try!