Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm │ 6 weeks │ Age 6+
Course Overview
The basic sewing class will introduce children to simple and easy sewing skills in a fun and creative way. They will learn how to safely hold a needle, thread it, and practise basic stitches. Using these new skills, each child can create a small project of their choice, such as a finger puppet, stuffed key ring, or simple house decoration.
Facilitator
Roser Sanchez is a highly qualified Early Years Educator and Inclusion Coordinator with over two decades of experience across forest schools, crèches, and special needs education in Ireland. Holding distinctions in QQI Level 6 Early Years Care, Montessori Pedagogy, and Special Needs Assisting alongside LINC inclusion training, she brings brilliant expertise to every room. Her extensive background spans leading outdoor preschools, running creative craft clubs, and supporting diverse learning and communication needs using tools like Lámh and PECS.
Course Outline
Week 1 (Running Stitch): Practice the fundamental running stitch on felt or fabric by creating colourful line patterns, shapes, or a custom tic-tac-toe game board.
Week 2 (Back Stitch): Master the back stitch to build stronger seams while handcrafting cute finger puppets, pencil toppers, or mini keychains.
Week 3 (Overcast Stitch): Learn the overcast stitch to neatened edges and construct small button- or Velcro-closed pouches, pencil cases, or gift bags.
Week 4 (Stuffed Shapes & Ornaments): Combine learned stitches to craft, stuff, and decorate plush cupcakes, hearts, stars, or ladybirds into key rings or pin cushions.
Week 5 (Fabric Fun & Accessories): Explore new textures by sewing fabric bean
bags for games, or making felt flowers and shamrocks to turn into hair clips and pins.
Week 6 (Child-Led Showcase Project): Lead a personal final project using all learned stitches to design, customize, and complete an independent creation to take home with pride.
Key Outcomes
Master Core Stitches: Build proficiency in running, back, and overcast stitches to construct neat, strong seams.
Craft Hand-Sewn Projects: Create functional, stuffed items like pouches, puppets, ornaments, and accessories.
Complete an Independent Project: Combine techniques to design and execute a custom final piece from start to finish.