Yesterday, I ran across these cute daisies and some other fun embellishments in my sewing box. I honestly think I picked them up way back when I was in high school; I have no idea how they managed to follow me for so long, but I’m glad they did.
Before Maddy went for her rest time, I taught her how to “spruce up” her old plain-Jane shorts. It was fun, and we’re going to make all of our plain clothes fancier as summer approaches.
- Sewing Daisies: Maddy’s 5 years old now, and she’s awesome with her tiny fingers, so with enough prompting from her end, I figured she’d be able to handle a needle and thread on her own–with me watching her, of course.
She watched me do the first one, and I really made it simple. I just clipped one daisy, pinned it to a pocket, doubled up the thread and sewed that little guy on. I got her started with the second one, but she was ready to do it on her own after I pushed the needle through the pocket. With a little bit of guidance and encouragement, she did a super job. Now, she wants to sew a little somethin’ pretty every day, and I’m totally up for it!
I’m not skilled at sewing by any means; I don’t own a machine and have never (cough) hemmed a pair of pants. But I do know that you can spruce up even the most boring, everyday pieces of clothing with a tiny touch here and there.
And talk about working those fine motor skills at the same time I’m teaching a life skill–sewing. While Owen and Cora will still love to play with our favorite Melissa & Doug sewing cards, I think we began a new chapter yesterday for my not-so-little Maddy. How fun!?
Felicia
She did a great job!!! And what a wonderful lesson you are teaching!
Michelle
This is so cute!
Tech Savvy Mama
Absolutely darling! Remind me to show you how to fingerknit the next time we see each other so you can teach Cora! It's another great fine motor skill!