One of the current obsessions at our place is Space.   We have a variety of balls lined up on the lawn representing the planets; bath time is an endless list of questions about stars, orbits, suns, planets, moons, and atmospheres; NASA you-tube videos are on our watchlist; and somehow I find myself discussing atoms with my Littlies on the way to school.  Oh my - my head hurts!   The silver lining to this (quite literally) is inspiration for a Little Person sewing project.   And it fits perfectly with this week's theme for Project Run and Play - create something fabulous from denim.  

So, this week I have made a cute denim and poplin Star Gazer dress with a twinkling exposed zip.  For the matching purse I used a sparkly denim, lined it with silver and iron-appliqued some stars on the front.  And I must say, the whole outfit has been a hit.   My Little One hasn't taken it off (with the exception of a swim and a bath) since I gave it to her yesterday.  I even found her sleeping in it when I checked on her before I went to bed last night!  

I designed the purse to be easy enough to be made by a Little Person, but we ran out of Little People sewing time this weekend - so I whipped it up myself.   But I'll post a tutorial soon on how to make your own Star Gazing Purse. 

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So you've decided to spend a bit of time helping teach your Little One(s) to sew.  Great!  The obvious starting point is often a few simple hand sewn projects.  Grab a needle and get going!   hmmm..it is often at this point that things start to get frustrating as you find your LIttle One is struggling with the whole needle and thread thing.  Is there an easier way?   Well usually.   Try starting with a needle that is better suited to both your Little One and the project you've chosen to work on together.  

Take a look at the Lolo & Grace guide to hand sewing needles.   You'll find a host of information about most of the different types of needles you will come across and some advice on which needles to use to get your Little Ones going.  And you may just find some good stuff for Big People as well! 

If you are after the abridged version and just want to get started with your Little One before the initial enthusiasm wears off - go grab a Chenille needle (you might already have one floating in your pin cushion).   This needle is a pointed tapestry needle that will work with a lot of fabrics and is easy to handle for Little Hands.  It is also great for learning how to thread a needle as it has a big eye.  

This needle guide is the first of what will be a series on all the basics you need to know to get your Little People sewing.   So, go forth and sew!

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