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FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 12 YEARS
Teaching your child to sew is a fun activity that they are bound to thank you for later on in life.
A sewing kit is a great hands-on toy that will help develop your child's fine motor skills, creativity and mathematical skills. Your child is guaranteed to feel confident and accomplished after creating a masterpiece with their sewing kit and it has never been easier or more fun to teach your child to sew.
There are so many sewing kits on the market that take the hard work out of learning to sew, letting you have a ball with your child as they master this useful skill. Instead of getting frustrated trying to remember your cross-stitch, the right sewing kit will let you sit back and relax while watching your child take charge.
The best kids' sewing kit will come fully equipped with the tools your child will need to complete the sewing project, from measuring tape, to safety pins and even a seam ripper. The sewing kit you buy will depend on your child's sewing experience and their level of hand-eye coordination and ability to comprehend instructions. High quality children's sewing kits will include a proper supply of tools including safety pins, a seam ripper, measuring tape and needle threader. If your child is a beginner, they don't need all these elements in their sewing kits. All a beginner will need is a simple sewing kit that has pre-cut fabric and holes and high quality instructions that are easy to follow.
While the toy craft kits on our list are designed with safety in mind, we encourage you to always keep an eye on your children while they play with their sewing craft sets as the needles, particularly the real stainless steel ones, can be dangerous if not used correctly.
Your child will thank you for buying one of these awesome sewing kits and we're sure you'll have a blast watching your child's skills develop. If you like this list of the best sewing kits and want more ideas for great hands-on activities for kids, read our articles on the best slime kits and painting easels for kids.
Your child will have a blast making the cute monsters in this sewing kit. This kit comes with 100 sewing pieces including five stainless steel needles, a needle threader and a pin cushion. The materials in this sewing kit can be used to make five projects including a super useful iPhone wallet. This kit contains enough sewing supplies to keep multiple kids occupied and is the perfect sewing box for teaching children to sew in groups.
This is one of the best sewing kits to get your child away from the screen and busy with hours of creative, educational play. This sewing kit box is packed with supplies including a pin cushion and five creative options for your child to make. This kit contains everything you need to entertain a number of children at once in educational but fun play.
This adorable sewing kit comes in a stylish pink carry case and has everything your child needs to begin their sewing journey. The kit includes eight thread colours, needles, felt animal shapes and stuffing, everything your child needs to complete the sewing job. Plus, this kit has a bunch of extra materials to help your child bedazzle their sewing project.
Another great sewing box for beginners, this simple option gives your child the chance to sew together five cute animals using pre-punched holes. The kit includes thread, needles, stuffing and pre-cut fabric as well as instructions to guide your child step by step to sewing glory.
This great first sewing kit from Galt has everything you need to get your child passionate about sewing. We love this kit because the sewing products your child makes will be useful in real life. Your child can let their imagination run wild as they make a pencil case, purse, notepad cover and picture frame with lots of cool materials available to make unique designs. The kit also includes two bodkins, a notepad and pencils so your child can put their creations to use right away.
It doesn't get much cuter than the llama your child will make with this great kit from Klutz. With all the sewing essentials your child needs, including two needles and pre-cut materials, your child will have so much fun making their llama. This kit also lets your child choose to customise their Llama's style with four different options including a unicorn horn and top hat.
This unicorn sewing kit will take your child's stitching skills to the next level as they create tiny enchanted cushions to help spread magic across your entire house. This kids' sewing kit includes two designs for your little maker to create with all the essentials they need, including felt templates and materials, wool and a plastic needle inside the box.
Your child will have endless fun sewing together 18 felt play foods that have cute faces and lots of options for customisation. Your child doesn't need sewing experience to use this kit and with super easy to follow instructions, this sewing box will keep your child occupied in educational play for hours.
This is one of the best sewing projects for beginners who can be trusted with a real sewing needle. This kit teaches your child how to make a cute unicorn from the pair of socks included in the pack. It includes all the essentials and a decoration kit so your child's unicorn can be completely unique. We love everything about this sewing kit and the best part is this kit will give your child ongoing inspiration to turn old socks into something fabulous.
This is the perfect kit if your little sewing pro in the making already has a sewing machine. This kit includes a tape measure, needle threader, 16 bobbins and cotton spools in a range of colours. This kit is for more advanced sewing skill development and will have your child ready to open their sewing shop in no time.
Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our articles on the best sewing kits and want more ideas for screen-free entertainment, why not have a look at our lists of the best bouncy castles and trampolines for kids.
Hannah is a lover of all things fitness, she is a qualified personal trainer and is currently training to be a yoga instructor. She is also knowledgeable about mindfulness and meditation and is passionate about helping people find their best selves. Hannah has travelled extensively and has spent the last four years working and living in many different countries across Asia and the Americas and loves writing about her travels. At any moment you might catch her running for a plane or a PB!
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