Kids sewing together
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14931)
Malaysia
September 22, 2015 1:35am CST
Yesterday afternoon, my 6 year old son suddenly told me he wanted to sew something. Perhaps he saw my thread & needle box. Then he chose the felt he wanted, measured the size, and I helped him to cut out the felt.
My 3 year old daughter wanted to sew as well, so I gave her the felt she wanted, and thread & needle as well. She already did sewing (for fun) a few times, so I am sure she can handle the needle well.
For more than an hour, these two kids just sat down and sewed their projects. My son made a small pillow, with eyes and mouth. My daughter made a small doll (I helped her to make the head), a pillow and a finger puppet.
I always feel so blessed to see these two young children working peacefully together. It's just very joyful to see them reading, working or playing. 
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
23 Sep 15
Those must be good memories of your younger brother too. 
My siblings and I never did this when we were young, even though my mum was a tailor. 
I just learned how to sew in these few years as I'd like to teach my children these handwork skills.
My siblings and I never did this when we were young, even though my mum was a tailor. I just learned how to sew in these few years as I'd like to teach my children these handwork skills.2 people like this
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 Nov 15
Your kids are so well behaved. I don't have any kids, but when I babysat in the past, it was so hard to have kids stay still and work on a project - but when they do it's so great!! Your kids did a great job on the pillow + doll.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 15
Thanks, but I can't say my kids are well behaved, as they are still kids, they climb up and down, run here and there, and not listening to me always.
I guess it's because these are the projects they want to do it themselves, not forced by anyone or me, so they are happily doing it. My children can play very actively, but can also just sit down and read or draw or play with the toys quietly for long hours, again, I guess it's because it's their choice. I think kids do not like to be forced by others, same as adults, I guess.
I guess it's because these are the projects they want to do it themselves, not forced by anyone or me, so they are happily doing it. My children can play very actively, but can also just sit down and read or draw or play with the toys quietly for long hours, again, I guess it's because it's their choice. I think kids do not like to be forced by others, same as adults, I guess. 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 Nov 15
@kaka135 Hehe but still, that's very good! 
Yes, understanding kids have to be all over the place, they're still small and need to be active/learn!
Yes, understanding kids have to be all over the place, they're still small and need to be active/learn!
@zzzgeok (58)
• United States
23 Sep 15
I think that is great. I was taught a variety of things as a small child, and as I grew, so did my many talents and abilities. I've never found anything I couldn't do, with a little practice. And furthermore there is nothing girlie about a young man learning to sew or even learn a craft like needlepoint. I do both along with a variety of other things. There are no girlie things or boyish things. There are life things. Anything learned is something gained.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 15
Yes, I totally agree with that - no girlie or boyish things! Those are all skills to learn, and these handwork are therapeutic too. Nowadays there are many people just like to label others. I didn't like this even when I was young. I am glad I am homeschooling my children, so my son didn't hear much about "boys shouldn't do this, boys shouldn't play with dolls" kind of comments. I have heard these a lot from other kids. Now that my son heard these comments, but he doesn't mind at all, as he has already build up his confidence. Sewing, knitting, cooking are all very common things to do.
It's good that you have learned so much when you were young. I didn't, and I am glad now I have chances to learn and teach my children as well.
@zzzgeok (58)
• United States
30 Sep 15
I don't believe in the boyish girlie labels. I think all women should have at least a modicum of knowledge of things often considered boyish, like automobile repair and such. That's why so many women get ripped off by mechanics and car salesmen. They think just because you're a girl you know nothing about cars or tools. Too often it's true, but it shouldn't be that way. And how many guys can sew a cuff in their trousers? Skills are skills, and needed by all.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
30 Sep 15
Yes, I agree with this. I think we should learn all these skills, boys or girls. I am glad my husband learned how to sew, how to cook and he has been involving in all the housework, including taking care of the kids, even changing diapers and bathing them. These are not only mothers' jobs. Kids like to dad to do these with them too.
I am learning woodworking and hopefully I will be able to learn simple repair work as well.
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@Magnolia74 (67)
• Philippines
23 Sep 15
It is really a joy to see our kids get a long well. My 7 year old likes to craft as well. But I don't let him use needles and scissors yet, he seems very careless.
My 7 year old likes to craft as well. But I don't let him use needles and scissors yet, he seems very careless.1 person likes this
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 15
I think it's very much depending on the child's personality. I think my two children are quite careful and cautious, hence I dare to let them explore more. They usually do not do something dangerous when they are not ready or they think they can't do it.
But perhaps it's also depending on practice. If we don't teach them or let them explore, they may not have a chance to learn how to handle with care. My mum always said I am clumsy and careless, she didn't let me do a lot of things when I was young, hence I didn't know how to do many things. 
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