Back in the 1940s, it was common for moms to teach both their boys and girls how to sew. These days? Well, sewing is still popular, though it’s not always taught to the younger generation(s) as a skill they should have. Perhaps it’s because we’ve become an instant gratification “throw away” culture? If a button falls off of a shirt, rather than easily and quickly sew it back on, “we” (society in general) tend to get rid of the shirt and replace it with a new one.
Sewing Provides Many Benefits
If you’re reading this, you probably sew or at least have an interest in sewing, and that’s great! Sewing is the kind of thing that provides educational, physical and mental benefits– a skill that is just one more thing that makes you an interesting person who can do worthwhile things.
Whether you like to sew for a hobby or you make it “almost a job” in your life, either way it’s a skill that can prove quite useful in life. Did someone teach you how to sew when you were a youngster or did you have to learn it later in life? Ideally, it’s a good thing to teach kids.
Improve Fine Motor Skills
When you share how to sew with children, they will benefit in many ways. For instance, it will help them develop fine motor skills as they learn to do precise work using their hands. Start simple with a needle, thread and a piece of fabric and go from there. You can show youngsters how to sew by hand and then move on to how to use a sewing machine. Get them accustomed to the basics.
Help Build Self Confidence
Teaching kids how to sew helps them build their self-confidence as they learn a new skill. You can give them positive encouragement along the way as they master it. Keep in mind that sewing will also help them learn how to be patient. Unlike most things these days, sewing takes time. As you teach, children learn to follow your instructions and the process helps build their communication skills as well.
Augment Problem Solving and
Finally, think about this: one of the reasons you probably like sewing is that it allows you to use your imagination and creativity, right? Adults and kids alike appreciate putting these things to good use, and the best part is you’ve got something to show when your work is done.
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