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Ready To Ship E-Z Sew Sewing Cards For Kids Almost Gone!

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Well, today was the last day of school for my grandchildren!  I have started a list of what we will be doing for the summer, and sewing/crafting is at the top of the list for a couple of the kids!

I’d mentioned in an earlier post about how awesome the E-Z Sew Sewing Cards for kids ages 3-7!  The sewing cards keep them busy for hours and they LOVE to show their friends how to “sew” using the sewing cards.  We have only a FEW of the packaged ready-to-ship E-Z Sew Sewing Cards left – they have been flying off the shelf!  If you have children in the 3-7 age group, these sewing cards would be perfect for them.  Each package of sewing cards have a certain theme (cowboy, space, farm, etc) and each package has 6 different items to sew according to that theme.  Not only do these cards give them something constructive to do for hours, they also love to “teach” their friends how to “sew”!

If you would prefer, we also have the E-Z Sew Sewing cards as downloadable printable cards at SewWithSarah.com —  the sewing cards have the same theme (farm, cowboy, sea scene, etc) as the ready to ship packages — the difference is that you would print the pages on card stock, then punch the black dots around the outside with a single hole punch, making the spots for the children to sew.

This could be the beginning of a lifelong passion for the children.  After sewing with the E-Z Sew Sewing cards for a time, you can move on to some hand stitching projects, then on to learning how to use the sewing machine.  The earlier you start children on sewing and crafting, the better chance they will LOVE doing the projects, and want to continue!

 

What Are Your Children / Grandchildren Doing This Summer????

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Well, another school year is almost gone!  My grandchildren have 3 weeks left (after this week), and I’m thinking it’ll go by pretty fast.

Each year at this time, I start thinking about things the kids can do while they’re here at “Grandma’s Summer Camp”, as I refuse to let them spend the days on their “electronics”!

When the kids were younger (about 5-6) I started them out with assorted Sewing Cards.   We have “ready to use” sewing cards with five different themes – Cowboy, Outer Space, Sea Scene, Farm and Assorted Objects.  My grandchildren loved “sewing” the cards, and would want to invite friends over so they could “teach” their friends how to sew.  They spent hours sewing with the cards, which made it easier for me to get more of my sewing done.

Now we’re up to REAL sewing – on the sewing machine!  Last summer we spent a lot of time working through the “Learn How To Sew” book.  One of my grandsons really likes to do handsewing, and even decorated a hoodie jacket to wear to school last fall.  Both of my granddaughters have gone through most of the projects in the “Learn How To Sew” book.  One of the girls started sewing clothes (pullover tops) for herself, which she then wore to school.

Another granddaughter is very creative!  She decided to make a toy — she made her own pattern, then used the pattern to make a Narwhal Stuffed Toy.  She was so proud of herself in doing the whole thing – pattern to toy – all by herself with NO help!  I then helped her get the pattern onto paper so others could have fun making one as well.  Check out this pretty Narwhal Stuffed Toy and see if your children or grandchildren would like to make one.  We have the pattern and easy step by step instructions ready to print out and make!

Sewing and crafting projects are excellent for summer.  We also have “Sew Fun Children’s Guide To Sewing” – a booklet put out by the American Home Sewing And Craft Association with sewing information and projects for children to make.  Note:  This book, as well as some of our other sewing and serger books are still on sale, so come on over to SewWithSarah and check out all the goodies!

Fantastic New Products And Patterns At Our Etsy Store

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As you all know we are constantly making new patterns and products to sell, and we have some awesome new things at the SewWithSarah Etsy Store.

We have quilt block 13″ x 13″ and 15″ x 15″ pillow covers that are absolutely beautiful

We also have new sewing patterns in the craft sewing patterns section, including an easy to make, MUST HAVE purse size sewing kit and a Quick Dry Twist Terry Cloth hair drying turban pattern.


There are “ready to use” children’s sewing cards complete with storage container and sewing yarns and ship free to customers within the continental U.S.  These E-Z Sew Sewing cards will keep your children from ages 3-7 busy for hours!!  And they might just like to do their “sewing” in the Submarine Portable Playhouse that is also available.  Check out the new things, and remember to check back on a regular basis as we are adding new things regularly.

Children’s Sewing Cards On Sale – $4.95 per set!

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Children’s sewing cards have two distinct functions at our house!  First and foremost, they are laying the groundwork for teaching children to sew, which will result in a lifetime of pleasure and/or income for the children.  Secondly, they are wonderful for letting kids think they are “helping” me sew while I’m trying to do a little catch up work with the grandchildren here.  Now is the perfect time to stock up on sewing cards and give those “bored” kids something to do.  Each set contains 6 sewing cards designed to keep children “sewing” for hours!  Let them share their cards with siblings or even have a friend over to “sew”.  Now through June 30 you can get each set for just $4.95 each!  (Normal price is $7.95 each).

The children’s sewing cards come in a variety of shapes and categories, ranging from general items to specific things like cowboy cards, farm cards, circus cards, etc.   Sewing cards are simple to make –  just download the set you’d like, (white cardstock is the best to print them on), then, using a single hole puncher, punch all the black dots all around.  You can then use assorted colored pieces of yarn (about 18-24 inches long, or carpet thread, or old shoe strings) for the child to sew.  (You can put a self-adhesive clear laminating sheet on each one if you’d like)   Here are a couple samples from the E-Z Sew Sewing Cards website page.

Assorted E-Z Sew Sewing Cards                         Circus E-Z Sew Sewing Cards

There are six different sets and each one of them is sure to please the children!  The “sewing” aspect of these cards helps with hand / eye coordination with toddlers and young children,  and lets them think they are working as hard as the person who is actually trying to get a sewing or craft project done.

For the older children, you can start them on some hand sewing projects from the Learn How To Sew book, then move on to learning how to use the sewing machine.  The Learn How To Sew Book is on sale for $14.95 until June 30 – Regular price is $19.95).  This book is downloadable, so you’ll have it immediately to start working with!

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