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Sewing with
Kids

Children's classes are designed by age/grade first, ability second. Ms. Sew and Sew picks the first project. Usually a pillowcase or pajama pants - for all ages. Then as the students finish up, I discuss with them what they'd like to make next. The second project is then geared more toward the group's age, interests, and abilities. ​Classes are limited to six students. This ensures personalized instruction. This small, focused setting allows me to get to know your child. Children can learn proper techniques that are usually skipped over in a larger classroom setting in order create a polished, professional, finished product. ​I want your children to love sewing as much as I do. They will not continue to sew if their project looks sloppy and homemade. We want people to ask, "Where did you BUY that?" Not, "Oh. Did you make that?" I think there is a difference in "homemade" and "handmade." I want my students' creations to look "handmade." This means my expectations are higher than most sewing teachers. If a shirt is sewn and an average observer can see tucks in the sleeves or a crooked hem. . . Ms. Sew and Sew will have them rip it out and try it again. This can be very frustrating to children. Many complain that it is too hard, when actually it just takes longer than they'd like. This hobby takes patience, self-forgiveness, and a whole lot of not taking things-and yourself-too seriously.

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Stitch by Stitch
Life lessons from the sewing table

Learning to sew is a great way to spend free time creating. You can see something at the store and instead of buying it, go home and make it! ​But there's more to sewing than learning to use the sewing machine and read a pattern. Sewing creates independence, self-reliance, resourcefulness, patience, and delayed gratification. It teaches problem-solving, math (I had a math tutor all through high school and college, but I can do "art and sewing math!") Sewist are engineers, always building a structure from a material that never wants to hold its shape. ​Sewing strengthens fine motor skills. This is where the children say sewing is hard. They are not used to holding and manipulating tiny objects between their thumb and fingers.  ​Most importantly, sewing creates a place for mindfulness and stress relief. The repetitive, hands-on nature of sewing requires your full attention. This focus helps calm the mind and reduce daily anxiety. Sewing is one of the few things I can do and completely lose track of time. It is where I am in "the zone."

Kids'
Fall Sewing Classes

Amy Crispin aka Ms. Sew and Sew
Email: ms.sewandsew@yahoo.com
Phone: 317-313-2462
Ms. Sew and Sew's studio is located in Carmel, Indiana

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