Create kids couture

More than 20 easy sewing projects for kids, to keep them entertained and learning. If your kids want to learn how to sew, have a look at these ideas!

The scrunchies are back! I tend to consider myself a borderline 80's girl because I was born in the 80's, but I was pretty young at the time so I didn't fully experience it like others may have. One of the fads that really stuck around in my house, though, was the hair scrunchie! I have three older sisters and we all had long hair and were pretty active, so scrunchies were an everyday part of life. We had a big blue bin of hair scrunchies we all shared (although we'd kind of stash our…

Sewing with kids can be just as fun and rewarding as sewing with kids. Get tips on when to start teaching them and what kinds of projects to make.

We have all come a long way in our Serging 101 series! In case you missed out on any of the previous serging posts, we have already covered how to set up your serger, how to thread for rolled hems, how to thread for seams, and a few other posts in between. And now today we're going to learn how to serge with knits! One of the things I love about sewing with knits is that they don't fray, so it's not absolutely necessary to serge the edges. However, I have four boys and I'd like their clothes…

It's Day 7 and time for another free tutorial! This one comes to you from... myself! My kiddo wanted to be a "fat pumpkin" for Halloween this year. He kept emphasizing that it needed to be a fat pumpkin, not just any pumpkin. A really, really fat pumpkin. So ladies and gentlemen, today we give you... A very fat pumpkin costume! My boy didn't leave my side the entire time and he's beyond happy with his costume. If you want to make a pumpkin costume like this, you're about to learn how! Yours…

If you want to teach your child how to sew, thinking of sewing project ideas for kids is tricky. What's easy enough for them to make, but still fun and interesting? I interviewed a sewing teacher to find out what projects her students love. Katie runs the Thread Room, a

I am pretty excited about today's free project, both because it is FREEZING outside here, and also because there are a bunch of fleece fabric sales going on this week for the holiday. What a perfect time for a cold weather fleece pattern! I thought about making the construction of our fleece hat similar to that of Sammy's Slouchy Beanie for knit we did a couple years ago (find it here), but I decided to give this one a little more structure for the fleece. I think you'll also love that it is…

It's the Eleventh Day of Christmas, and for today's free pattern we have Elizabeth here to show us how to make a perfect Soup Bowl Cozy! Isn't it pretty?! I am super excited about this pattern! The bowl cozy will protect your counter tops, hands, and even lap from the heat of the bowl, while also looking and feeling super... cozy! (Plus, I have no doubt mine will double as an Ice Cream Cozy. I think my parents are going to need these for Christmas! Sshh.) Anyway, Elizabeth made the…

Did you see Polly's Pretty Pocket Dress that released today?! It's absolutely adorable! There are so many cute features on it and one of my favorites is the bias detail and bias ties. If you haven't used bias tape on a sewing project before, you will love the easy instructions in the pattern. Not only that, but you can even make your own custom bias tape to match your outfit perfectly! Don't you think the custom floral bias gives the perfect finishing touch to her dress? You definitely…

Are you ready for another free project?! Today I'm going to show you how to make a haircutting cape! And not just any haircutting cape. This one has enough coverage for everyone in the family, even Dad! And all the way down to the smallest wigglers, of course. PLUS -- my favorite feature of this design is that it doesn't use velcro. Yes! I don't know about your kids, but mine despise the velcro that you usually find on storebought capes. It pokes at their neck, it comes undone too easily…