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If there are little aspiring sewists hanging out at home, we’ve got great news: there are plenty of projects for them to stitch! Pick your pattern, help ’em through the steps and work through each activity at a pace that works for them. Before you know it, you’ll be crafting masterpieces left and right!
1. An Easy Peasy Pillow
![striped pillow](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2020/10/13170253/striped-pillow.png)
It doesn’t get more simple (or fun!) than a DIY pillow they can add to their bed. Gather your supplies, then follow our kid-friendly tutorial that teaches them sewing techniques they’ll use for years to come.
MAKE IT2. A Twirly Skirt
![pink circle skirt](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2021/01/18133351/pink-circle-skirt.png)
When you need a great project for beginner sewists, circle skirts check all the boxes: simple, classic and oh-so-stylish. They’ll love showing off their masterpiece in the hallways at school!
MAKE IT3. Bedazzled Sweatshorts
![sweatshorts with beads](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2021/01/18133504/sweatshorts-with-beads.png)
Help your kiddo transform old, boring sweatpants into a totally chic fashion statement they can lounge around in. Bonus: they’ll learn hemming skills they can use on a ton of future projects.
MAKE IT4. A Hand-Sewn Wall Hanging
![initial wall hanging](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2021/01/18133639/initial-wall-hanging.png)
If you have a child who may not be quite ready to work a sewing machine, start ’em off slow with a DIY wall hanging. All they need to learn is a simple running stitch to pull off this masterpiece!
MAKE IT5. Iron-On Felt Patches
![felt patches](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2020/10/08125923/felt-patches.jpeg)
Say hello to flair your kids will totally want to wear. Create whatever designs they like from felt, stitch ‘em together and iron onto a jean jacket or backpack.
MAKE IT6. Pom-Pom Pants
![pom pom jeans](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2021/01/18133810/pom-pom-jeans.png)
For the kid with a fun fashion sense, this project is calling. All they have to do is find the coolest fringe, measure it out and hand sew onto jeans they already own. With a method this easy, who would ever wear plain pants again?
MAKE IT7. Rainbow Jeans
![rainbow jeans](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2021/01/18133925/rainbow-jeans.png)
Let them pick out embroidery floss in all the colors of the rainbow: they’ll use each one in this fun project! Best part: It only calls for one simple stitch, so they’ll be able to make a colorful fashion statement in no time.
MAKE IT8. Custom Pencil Cases
![felt pencil case](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2020/12/19172212/felt-pencil-case.png)
With these cooled-up cases, your mini-me will be the envy of their classmates. All they need is a little felt and floss (and glue to protect against wear and tear) to kick their school supplies up a notch!
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