First sewing project?

Mine made a throw pillow for her bed and stuffed it.  Very basic stitching.  She then made a baby quilt with help from me on the layout for the Japan victims.  It uses the same stitch and turn skill.  She is making a doll baby blanket next, then she could cut and hem a tablecloth with matching napkins for a table.  (I am trying to cut down on clutter by asking mine to do things we can actually use).  The bag ideas are fun too and useful too!  She could make a pin cushion too.

My kids have been sewing up a storm!  They have all made a quillow — a lined blanket with a pillow attached.  I’m sure you could find instructions online.  My girls have made simple skirts with elastic at the waist.  You can use a contrasting piece of fabric, fold in double and sew it along the bottom so they don’t need to do a typical hem — does that make sense?  Pajama bottoms and shorts are also good.  My 7 yo dd just made a beautiful dress with a zipper!  I’m so proud of her. 

I just came across Sewing School 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make by Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle. It suggests hand sewing first then moving up to a machine. There are easy to difficult projects. They all look like fun! I got my copy from the library.