Summer of 2020 would have been the 10th summer for my Summer Sew Kids workshops but the pandemic forced me to cancel for not just summer 2020, but for a couple years after as well. Covid is still around but not as common or as severe as it was at the start. I look forward to getting started back back up again once school is out.

All workshops are held in my home in southwest Gainesville, Florida.

I have a variety of age appropriate items for the kids/teens to make in small workshops. Patterns for some of the simple start-up projects, shown below, are either my own creations, (free for workshop participants), or are available free online. Participants will need to purchase fabric and thread online or from a local source such as Hobby Lobby. All pins, needles, scissors, machine, etc are supplied by me. Once the kids have accomplished a couple of these simple items, they’re encouraged to purchase their own sewing patterns from either local sources or online.

Only the kids will have hands-on but mom’s, older siblings or care givers are always welcome to sit in on any of the workshops.

• Pillow Case
  This simple pillow case is a great beginner project introduces multiple seam finishes but all straight lines. Case in 100% cotton and fits a standard/queen size pillow.
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  Back Sack
  This versatile lightweight back sack can be used as a hand bag, a gym bag, an overnight bag or a beach bag, just to name a few. The project introduces zipper application and making straps. The finished size is 15 x 16″ with 1 zippered pocket in addition to the main body accessed via the… Read more: Back Sack
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  Skirt
  This fashionable elastic waist skirt is a great project for young sewers.  And something they can show off to friends and family. This project introduces gathering, working with elastic and hand sewing the hem. The amount of fabric required will vary based on the child’s measurements.  I can take those measurements, but children are usually… Read more: Skirt
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  Baskets
  Whether used to hold jewelry, scrunchies, makeup or keys, what teen wouldn’t like a set of these decorative fabric baskets? This project introduces finessing smaller objects under the needle. Finished baskets are approximately 7″ x 4″ x 2″. The baskets are machine washable but air drying is recommended.
• Quillow
  Our quillow is part quilt and part pillow or, to be more specific, it is a small simple throw size quilt that folds into a pocket to form a pillow approximately 16″ square.