Suzy Learns to Sew

Suzy wanted me to show her how to mend the strap on her book bag with the sewing machine. I thought it was a bit tough for a beginner, so I did the actual mending, but showed her what I was doing.

Then I showed her how to:

• thread the machine
• insert the bobbin
• bring up the bobbin thread
• sew along a straight line
• sew in reverse to end your stitches
• turn a corner while sewing
• pin two pieces of fabric together
• hand sew an opening 

  

She was very motivated to learn and went on to create a simple shoulder bag, a doll pillow and most of a doll comforter which I think is going to end up as a sleeping bag instead.

And now she's ahead of Emily! LOL