Family sewing day

Family Sewing Day – Upcycled Jeans Apron

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly activity to enjoy with your child?  Our Family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons. Please book 1 place per pair (1 adult & 1 child (under 16).  There is 1 extra place for an additional child. This is a beginner-level class.

What to expect:

• Sewing Skills: no prior experience needed – our expert instructors will guide you step-by-step.
• Creative Upcycling: Learn how to re-purpose worn out jeans into functional and fashionable aprons (bring a pair of old jeans)
• Quality Time Together: Strengthen your parent-child bond through collaborative crafting.

Family Sewing Day – Class description

• Make a useful denim apron upcycled from old jeans (Please bring 1 pair of jeans per pair, ideally adults sized)
• Sewing machines, and equipment provided (but you can bring your own if you have any)
• I am insured and hold a PVG (Disclosure Scotland) certificate

Spaces are limited to ensure personalised attention. Reserve your spot today and embark on a sustainable sewing journey with your child.

The Benefits of Sewing

Sewing is a fantastic activity for children:

• assists in developing good hand/eye co-ordination,
• focus and concentration,
• manual dexterity (fine motor skills)
• stimulates the creative imagination
• teaches project planning skills
• gives a sense of achievement and self-worth.
• upcycling fosters creativity and environmental awareness in children
• reduces waste and encourages resourcefulness

I believe that it’s such an important life skill that all children should learn  – girls and boys. However, they’re going to need ongoing support at home not least being supervised whilst using a machine.  So I’m encouraging parents to get involved too. And if the children can sew alongside Mum or Dad, then that’s even more fun and creates strong family bonds and happy memories.  My sewing lessons for children focus firstly on safety. Then we do some fun exercises to learn how to use the sewing machine.

I learned to sew around the age of 7, on my mum’s Singer machine (it would now be referred to as a ‘vintage’ Singer!). Some of my happiest memories are those evenings I spent sewing with Mum.  I’d love to get families participating in crafts together again, and forming family bonds. This easy upcycling project will show you the value in existing fabrics harvested from used clothing.

Check out my range of Beginners Sewing classes for adults here (these will help you keep up with the kids and will teach you more advanced skills you can pass on).

Please check here before booking as once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.

Artisan Stitch holds a Certificate of Excellence is rated ‘Best sewing classes in Edinburgh’.  A UK Enterprise award followed for Best Sewing Classes 2020 and Best Private Sewing Education and Tuition in 2021. Further Scottish Prestige awards by Corporate Livewire have followed each year between 2022 to establish Artisan Stitch as the premier sewing educator in Scotland.

Artisan Stitch is the only course provider in Edinburgh and one of only two in Scotland, that is recommended by Queen Margaret University.

Duration: 10am-3pm (There will be a break for lunch)

Level:  Beginners

Useful links:

If you are buying a machine for your child(ren), please avoid the mini or midi machines. They are poor quality and extremely limited in the features require to develop real skills. Children can be taught on full-size machines under supervision.

www.psmc.co.uk – Pembertons is my trusted supplier for the largest range of quality sewing machines and accessories in Scotland and friendly, expert advice.