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Girls who sew- How young?

We were walking around Costco with MIL the other day and Maren spotted a Hello Kitty kid's sewing machine. Now she wants it for Christmas. MIL can sew and said either she would get it for her or if Santa brings it, she would help Maren learn to sew on it (I have no idea how to sew.) I do think she would love it. Is 5 1/2 too young? Thoughts?

TIA.

Tied the knot: 6.19.04 Mommy to 3 awesome kids: Maren 3/06, Tommy 12/07 amd Kolbe 8/09

Re: Girls who sew- How young?

  • I think I got a sewing machine at age 7 and made some fun stuff (i'm definitely not a sewing expert now by any means).  I dont think it's too young, not to mention, she will grow into it if she is.  I think that's a fun idea.
  • I think she'd be fine.  It's amazing the things kids can figure out, and the sooner you introduce her to it, the better she'll get.  I took a class when I was pretty young at a community center.  We did something simple like a pillow, but it was a lot of fun!
  • Alex and I got a sewing machine together for Christmas (she was 8).  I know nothing about sewing so we have been learning together when we make things.

    I think if she is interested, start her young.  You never know, you may have the next Diane Von Furstenberg on your hands.

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