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| City Chick |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 03:46:55 AM
At our Girl Scout meeting yesterday I asked my troop what they would like to tackle next. SEWING! Was the majority answer. Yeah! I'd like to have 2-3 projects for them to vote on at our next meeting.
Of course I have to offer an apron! What else would you offer? (links are appreciated  )
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| 4forMe |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 06:09:47 AM
My first project when I was 9 and in 4-H was a pin cushion, I still have that beloved pin cushion somewhere. We made it out of felt. I would start with a simple hand sewing project and then progress to using a pattern and sewing with the machine. Sticking oneself with the needle while hand sewing gives a little girl the idea of how sharp the needle is, so they will appreciate the importance of safely using a machine powered needle.
Sewing, knitting, gardening mom of 4. |
| whiteraven |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 11:16:04 AM
You could make simple dolls with them. Trace a doll body on a piece of fabric and cut out two sides. They could hand sew a face and hair. There really is no wrong way to make one.
whiteraven
farmgirl Sister #320
Life is what you make it! |
| ThePixiesPlayhouse |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 10:57:34 AM
Reusable cloth bags (there are a ton of easy free patterns online)? And it's green too!
A simple elastic waist skirt?
Farmgirl #428
"It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought, without accepting it"
Aristotle |
| wild daisy |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 10:48:29 AM
Or how about a quilting square. One that they can begin to understand how to sew and something they can add to by them self. It wouldn't have to be difficult, something like a simple 9 patch. My Great Grandmother always made quilts for all of her Grand Children when they turned 10 to inspire them to sew.
Madelynne |
| MarySueK |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 10:39:20 AM
Sleep shorts turned out to be a good project when my daughter was that age. And it taught her to make sure the pattern was going the right direction. Guess how we know?
Sue in Richland WA |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 08:54:27 AM
What about a "sampler"..that is what the girls in the pioneer days did, and it would give them a History lesson also....(youll find info on the internet)
They could be simple or harder(according to the age)....
They just write in their own handwriting what they want, or their leader tells them to write, and use simple straight stitches in embroidery thread to stitch a straight line over their own handwriting...usually they only write their name, age, and date, but, they could do almost anything....
I use to have Girl Scouts....
Farmgirl Sister #368
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http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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| Bonne |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 08:45:40 AM
The scouting website has some good projects and tips
http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Program/Sewing.htm
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 08:19:50 AM
How about they all make a little pin cushion for a sewing basket. In fact making up a sewing basket is a good project too. As far as the pin cushion, just sewing a little square and stuffing it, then hand sewing it shut. Also some table napkins would be easy.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 06:58:43 AM
Pillows and simple purses might be good - all straight sewing and cutting. If they get more adventurous, you could add shorts or pajama pants. I like your apron idea, too. If they decide to tackle hand sewing, they could each be responsible for sewing on one of their own badges.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
