Homemade Gifts for Kids: Sewing Kit

Here is a simple gift idea for preschoolers or bigger kids who enjoy the challenge of beginner sewing activities.

Beginner Sewing Kit

You will need:

A small toolbox, tackle box or sewing basket – I picked up this plastic toolbox for just $3
Embroidery thread
Blunt tipped wool or tapestry needles or bodkins
Needle threader
Scissors
Permanent markers or fabric markers
Embroidery hoop
Pincushion
Measuring tape
Hessian
Felt
Cross stitch Aida fabric
Plastic canvas
Sequins
Beads
Buttons
Small, sectioned plastic container for storing notions and needles
Ribbon
Optional – stickers to bling your box!

To assemble:

Cut all fabric pieces to size.

Sort notions and needles into a sectioned storage container.

Cut plastic canvas into shapes and/or add simple line drawings as outlines for children to sew around or decorate with sequins.

Arrange all items into the box and tray as desired.

Close, wrap and place under Christmas tree ready for some holiday stitching fun!

Do you have a young person who would enjoy a sewing kit this Christmas?

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Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

Read more of Christie's adventures at https://childhood101.com.

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Ness @ One Perfect Day says
December 4, 2012 at 12:17 AM

This is such a wonderful idea. I'm making most of gifts this year and this will be perfect for some of our cousins. Pinning.
Kirstylee says
December 4, 2012 at 6:10 AM

I love all those buttons and sequins. I have a niece that would love this!
Stacy Menz says
December 4, 2012 at 8:28 AM

I love this! I kind of want one now. I got a sewing machine a few years ago and was able to use it until the bobbin ran out of thread and then I was stuck until my mom came out to visit and fixed it for me. I am always so jealous of my crafty friends who know how to sew! Thanks for sharing.
Debbie says
December 4, 2012 at 9:35 AM

I love this Christie! I am making more hand/homemade gifts this year, and this is perfect.
Penny says
December 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

What a beautiful gift idea! When I saw the title I thought Miss Poss would be too young for it but no, she's not. She would love this! I've just gotten in to sewing too, so she would be quite keen to have a go too.
Melissa says
December 4, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Wow this post brought back memories from my childhood when I too received a hand made sewing basket with similar items to this for Christmas.
Kylie @ Octavia and Vicky says
December 4, 2012 at 6:09 PM

I am loving these gift ideas, I have been pinning them all and will be putting them to good use.
Hinterland Mama says
December 5, 2012 at 4:50 AM

Sewing kits always go down well around here. The 'bling' and canvas additions are a great, practical idea!
Sam Stone says
December 5, 2012 at 11:23 AM

This is a great idea. I wouldn't have thought of it for my four year old!
Mandy says
December 5, 2012 at 3:51 PM

my daughter hounds me to sew, this would be perfect for her.
Janice says
December 5, 2012 at 10:33 PM

My girls would absolutely love this and it is such a great gift idea.
silly eagle books says
December 8, 2012 at 3:35 AM

I am making one of these for each of my girls this year! I think they will be thrilled! Thanks so much for the inspiration! :) vanessa
Jay @ Learning to play and playing to learn says
December 9, 2012 at 3:39 PM

I would have loved that as a child, I think I might need to pin this post and make one for miss 2.5's next birthday!
jode@mummymusingsandmayhem says
December 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

A lovely idea Christie...my teen still has her little kit and pulls out a project every now and then!
Kate - An Everyday Story says
December 9, 2012 at 6:55 PM

I have two nieces who would love these. They're 9 and 7 but you could easily make it for older kids. This year I made them a letter writing box which I hope they like. Hoping to get lots of letters in the mail from them :)
Rebekah @ Justfordaisy says
December 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Oh my! This brought back some memories! I got my first sewing box when I was 9 and I LOVED it! I still have the actual box and a couple of ribbons/bows from the original kit my mum made me. What a special collection! :)
Nancy Blecke says
July 15, 2013 at 2:41 AM

When I make a new pincushion, I put a steel wool pad in the top, under the fabric so when pins are stuck into it, they are sharpened. It works really well and who doesn't like sharp pins and needles?
Gigi says
December 3, 2013 at 1:27 PM

This is exactly what I was looking for to put together for my niece for Christmas. Do you recommend any beginner sewing books too? Thanks so much!

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