Comments on: Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs – Sewing Kits 4 Kids!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:36:27 +0000

I am a preschool teacher who regularly teaches sewing in her classroom. I have two little girls this year (students from last year) who have finished their sewing grids, running stitched pillows, and one has just finished an appliqued pillow! She is almost five. Both boys and girls sew in my class. I ordered several of your kits to let my super sewers choose some new projects. Keep up the good work! Your projects are perfect for young sewers.

By: Teaching Good Things » Blog Archive » Winner of the Sewing Kits!

Teaching Good Things » Blog Archive » Winner of the Sewing Kits! — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:37:28 +0000

[...] Here are the four winners of the sewing kits from Sewing Kits 4 Kids. If you missed it, read my interview with them HERE! [...]

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:05:28 +0000

This would be the perfect thing for my daughter who likes to make things as gifts for people. Also, my sons like to do quick projects that don’t take more than a day. They love doing crafts that are fast, fun, and ready to give to others as gifts – something they personally made.

By: Amy Satterfield

Amy Satterfield — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:25:14 +0000

Your sewing kits for kids look great. I homeschool my nine year old daughter and would like to introduce her to sewing and your kit looks perfect for the beginner. I also started a Keepers at Home group a few years ago and this would be a great pronect for our girls ages 7-10.

Amy

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:38:02 +0000

My daughter (almost 5) LOVES sewing but I am not very skilled yet. We would love to use something simple like these kits to get her started. It would also be excellent eye/hand coordination practice for beginning writing and provide her a way to make homemade gifts (we have decided to MAKE all our gifts from here out instead of buying). I’m sure my son (age 6) would get into it, too, as he likes to make and give gifts.

Thanks so much for sharing!!

By: sara

sara — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:52:03 +0000

This was a great little interview. Way to go girls. Their is a sister team here in Auburn that started their own lip balm business. (they were homeschooled during the last years of their education)

It is just great to see success in business – family or youth.

By: Marcie

Marcie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:41:55 +0000

What a wonderful interview! Homeschool mom’s, they just continue to amaze. I have several nieces who would enjoy the sewing kit.

By: Sue D

Sue D — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:04:03 +0000

I would love to have this for my granddaughter. We have a lot of fun making things and this sounds perfect. She loves my craft room. I am probably the only one who will teach her these skills. Whenever she comes over I make sure we cook and craft together. She also helps me clean and do dishes. She is only 3 1/2 but is eager to learn.

By: Tricia Z

Tricia Z — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:40:13 +0000

My daughter loves all crafts and is very interested in learning to sew- but mom does not know too much! We are going to begin first grade this year and I think that this kit will be just right for her! Thank you !

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:53:12 +0000

I am just getting involved with your website and really like what I see so far. I ordered the crochetting video and have started to learn that.

I would love to help my three children learn practical skills and show them how to use the resources God has given us. Plus, helping a family run business is always a good thing!

Thank you for sharing this website with us!

By: Rebecca Morin

Rebecca Morin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:43:49 +0000

My 3 year old keeps begging me to teach her to sew things. She would absolutely love one of these kits.

I just have to say that I am so inspired by your site, especially by all of these wonderful young entrepreneurs you’ve been featuring. Thank you.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:47:51 +0000

As the mother of four teenage boys, simple sewing is one of the basic life skills I want them to know before they “fly the nest”. I have a few years before that happens, so now is the time to show them and these kits would be an excellent help in getting them started. Thank you!

By: TerriLee Russmann

TerriLee Russmann — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:37:07 +0000

How great is this!! My 6yog wants to learn to sew and we are going to start on a project this week. I will also be teaching her 10 year old friend. This would be a perfect project for learning some basic steps. I would love to be able to use these kits. I am on my way to the girls website. Thank you for featuring these young children. My daughter loves seeing your reviews.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:49:27 +0000

Hi,

How exciting! These girls really have initiative!

I’d love to be a winner because in our house right now we have:

15yod
11yod
9yo nephew
7yo granddaughter
5yo grandson
3yo grandson

and I NEED to keep all of these hands busy!

You’d be saving this 54yo’s sanity,
Deb

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:10:05 +0000

I have 2 (ages 11 and 7) who will be learning to sew this year for sure and 2 who will be watching and probably wanting to learn as well. I am looking for easy but family friendly (mine and someone else’s if possable)

By: Julie Clemons

Julie Clemons — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:06:00 +0000

I have a 9yog and a 12yob who both are interested in sewing. I don’t sew!! I have been looking for ideas that would be good for both of them to get started on that are also independent. I can find projects but not a “starting point.” This might be just the thing! I am going to check the website out. It might also be something that would inspire them to search out some unique buisness venture. Thanks for sharing this with us.

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:59:28 +0000

I love this idea! I am the mother of 7 (almost children and homeschool them. My children want to learn to sew terribly bad and I do not know enough to teach them well! These kits are a FANTASTIC tool to get started. We have been on such a tight budget due to 7 months without employment that we’ve really struggled teaching these life skills. I was not brought up learning these basic skills, but desperately want to teach my children!! Thanks for such wonderful information!

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:28:20 +0000

Mackenzie my just turned 6 year old and Emma her 4 year old sister love to sew but it is always hard to find projects I feel like they can do without being discouraged. Loved this interview and loved the kit idea.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:33:08 +0000

I’m always thrilled to read these stories of children learning skills for the real world. We too started a business with our girls last fall so that they could really learn the value of the dollar! Plus it gives them excellent opportunities to discuss their business and speak to their peers! We love crafting as well so I can’t wait to check out these sewing kits!

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:18:37 +0000

My 4 yo granddaughter watched me finish off a blanket with some hand sewing last week. She wanted her own fabric, needle and thread. I gave her a little scrap I had and she sewed from one end to the other several times! I know she would be thrilled to receive one of these kits!

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:08:57 +0000

We have 3 girls (11,9, & 5) that are all wanting to learn to sew and these kits look great! They LOVE any kind of crafty items and would enjoy making these as gifts for friends. I would like to check them out to see if it is something we could use in our ministry with children here in Peru.

By: Jill Grindberg

Jill Grindberg — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:08:17 +0000

I have 5 year old boy/girl twins. They are always looking for a fun project. My daughter has an affinity for “un-sewing” – she takes threads out of clothes, comforters, and stuffed animals. I don’t have the time to “fix” what she has done, so my husband suggested we start teaching the kids how to sew – this would be a blessing!

By: Karen Longo

Karen Longo — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:03:13 +0000

Hello, Love this interview with the Weckler girls. Great kids. I will check out their site and tell the girls at church. I am homeschooling my youngest daughter who is a special needs student. She loves reading your Teaching Good Things emails. We have been exploring home-making classes. She wants to learn sewing skills, and I think kits like these would give her the confidence boost she needs before we start on patterns. She has been learning inner beauty and kitchen skills this summer and has had great fun. We also planted container gardens, and she has harvested tomato, pepper, and herbs. Time for some sewing skills for her “elective class” this fall!

By: EllaJac

EllaJac — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0000

I’m 3 days overdue with Baby #4. I have 3 daughters, (nearly) 2, 5, and (nearly) 8. This kind of thing would be so great to have on hand to help occupy them as I recover from having this baby (hopefully soon!)!

Thank you!

By: Mom24inpa

Mom24inpa — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:58:59 +0000

These projects look simple enough for any youngster to enjoy making and beautiful enough to be given as gifts. I have enjoyed teaching my children a few of the basic of sewing but these look like a lot of fun. Either kit would be greatly enjoyed since we have been blessed with two boys and two girls. Thank you for sharing this site with us.

By: Kara H

Kara H — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:20:16 +0000

I would be happy with either a boy or girl kit. These kits would allow us to do a project together as we study Pioneer Life. My son (5) would benefit from learning this valuable skill. My daughter (8) is anxious to begin hand sewing but many of the projects are too challenging. When doing a unit study for a 3rd grade student and a K student (a boy and a girl), it is challenging to find something to do together!

By: Sabrena

Sabrena — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:09:22 +0000

I would like either!! These girls are amazing–their parents must be so proud of them!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:54:55 +0000

We would love to have one of those kits. My little girl is just at the age where she would be old enough to learn. She loves to watch me make things for the family and insists on helping in everything. I have yet to find a way to let her help with the sewing, so this just may be the perfect start to teaching her some skills needed to help in those tasks! Thanks for the opportunity!

By: Courtney Wagner

Courtney Wagner — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:53:43 +0000

My first grade son Zachary, thinks that “sewing is for girls!” I would love to show him a kit, intended for a boy, so that he could see that sewing is not just female territory! ) I want him to be able to sew on a button, or hem his pants or repair a tent if need be. And, he is the kind of wiggly little homeschool boy that does best when his hands have something to do.

By: MIssi

MIssi — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:47:12 +0000

I’d love a girl kit! Arwen’s hands are always desperate for something to keep them busy! LOL. I know these girl’s parents must be so proud!