Sewing Products For Children
Activities and Kits are Available to Teach Children How to Sew
There are a range of products available which teach children the fundamentals of sewing and needlework. One of the key brands available is Alex Toys who make many kits.
Getting young children interested in sewing, could give them the foundations of a life long hobby – perhaps even opening doors for a future career.
Kits
There are many ways to introduce children to sewing and some excellent first projects are available. In addition to this, however, there are some great kits available from a variety of stores and manufacturers that can make wonderful presents. These kits have been carefully designed for children, balancing fun with learning. This can be a great way to give children a gift that is a little more than just a toy, yet still brings hours of fun.
As kits often come with full instructions, they can also be a great help to parents, who might not be great sewers themselves, to teach children to sew.
Amongst the manufacturers of toys and craft products, Alex Toys are one of the largest specializing in children’s toys and activities. Within their wide range of products, there are several which are great for young needlecrafters. Five of these are outlined below:
5 Needlework Related Kits By Alex Toys
MY FIRST SEWING KIT: This is a complete kit geared towards youngsters aged from 7 years upwards. This kit contains the items that children need to make their first hand sewing projects. Instructions are given explaining how to thread a needle, fasten the thread and make a straight stitch. This gives children a good foundation for learning future sewing skills.
This product has won the Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys, Parents' Choice Approved Award.
SIMPLY NEEDLEPOINT: The needlepoint kit offers youngsters an introduction to the craft in a safe way. This is available in several different styles, including a puppy, kitten and a frog. This is recommended to children of 7 years upwards.
SUPER EMBROIDERY KIT: The embroidery kit includes everything required to start embroidering including even a plastic embroidery hoop. Felt and embroidery floss is also included as are full instructions to make straight, back, whip, couching, cross, stem, split, chain, lazy daisy, French knot, blanket and satin stitches.
Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, Parents' Choice Approved Award.
TIE DYE PARTY: This kit provides enough dye to transform 4 t-shirts and is suitable for children 6 years and over. This provides a great introduction to the craft of dyeing.
EZ WEAVY TOTEBAG: The weaving kit introduces children to the concept of weaving, whilst providing them with the opportunity to weave a tote bag. The kit includes precut strips therefore not requiring the youngsters to have to work with sharp scissors.
These and other sewing and needlework related toys and activities can be purchased at your local toy store, craft shops or online retailers.
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