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My First Sewing Kit by Alex Crafts, Perfect for Beginners, Arts and Crafts Colorful and Fun Sewing Projects to Learn the Basic Skills of Sewing (Ages 7+)
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Brand | ALEX Toys |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Color | Multicolor |
Theme | Fruit, Animal, Plants, Food |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 3.25 x 8 inches |
About this item
- MY FIRST SEWING KIT: The perfect sewing kit for beginners of all ages. Colorful and fun sewing projects to engage even the youngest seamster or designer.
- MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED: Start out the young crafter with everything they need and no last minute trips to the hobby or fabric store for parents. It is all in this cute kit-even the nostalgic tomato pin cushion!
- LEARN THE BASICS: Easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions teach basics like threading a needle, straight stitch, finishing stitch, cutting a pattern, and applique just to name a few!
- POUCHES, PUPPIES, AND PENCILS: Patterns included to make a coin pouch, 3 stuffed animals, and even a book or notebook cover with a pencil holder.
- ON-THE-GO ORGANIZATION: Everything you need in one place. Easy to organize and convenient to store, the durable and adorable case makes learning to sew easy to take anywhere.
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Product information
Brand | ALEX Toys |
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Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Color | Multicolor |
Theme | Fruit, Animal, Plants, Food |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 3.25 x 8 inches |
Material | Polyester, Cotton |
Seasons | All Seasons |
Included Components | 28 felt shapes, embroidery floss, stuffing, fabric, ric rac, scissors, measuring tape, pins, needles, thimble, pin cushion, 6 buttons, pom pom strip |
Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
Size | Pack of 1 |
Number of Pieces | 120 |
Style | Standard |
Model Name | Alex Craft My First Sewing Kit Kids Art and Craft Activity |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 3.25 x 8 inches |
Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
ASIN | B000F3V2MW |
Item model number | 195WN |
Manufacturer recommended age | 7 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,791 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #33 in Kids' Sewing Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | July 4, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Alex |
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Product Description
My First Sewing Kit by ALEX. The perfect sewing kit for beginners of all ages. Colorful and fun sewing projects to engage even the youngest seamster or designer. All Instructions, sewing tools, and materials included. Start out the young crafter with everything they need and no last minute trips to the hobby or fabric store for parents. It is all in this cute kit-even the nostalgic tomato pin cushion! Easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions teach basics like threading a needle, straight stitch, finishing stitch, cutting a pattern, and applique just to name a few! Patterns included to make a coin pouch, 3 stuffed animals, and even a book or notebook cover with a pencil holder. WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN YOUR KIT: Cotton embroidery thread (8 colors), polyester felt (28 precut pieces), polyester stuffing, fabric cloth, straight pins, ric rac trim, buttons (8), sewing needles (2), scissors, pompon trim, measuring tape, thimble, pin cushion, full color step by step instructions, and a bright colorful sewing box to carry and organize sewing supplies. Ages 7+. Adult assistance suggested
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So, you want to sew?
My First Sewing Kit will introduce children to the creative world of sewing. It's a skill that lasts a lifetime and can be used to make adorable stuffed animals, notebook covers and more. All the materials you need come in the charming carry case that closes securely and has a handle for sewing on-the-go.
ALEX Toys Craft kits cultivate creativity, foster fun and encourage enterprise! Kids can hone their crafting skills while making jewelry, toys and fashion accessories that they can cherish, give as gifts or even sell. Dough, beads, yarn, stickers, markers and even duct tape – all the arts and crafts supplies needed to construct keepsakes everyone will love come in every set. ALEX Toys is a member of the ALEX Brands Family of products.
ALEX Toys Craft My First Sewing Kit
Recommended for children 7 to 12 years of age.
Using the included illustrated instructions, children can learn how to work with a needle and thread for years to come. They will learn all of the valuable skills to become more talented at arts & crafts as a whole. By showing how young crafters can use the included supplies, they'll also form new hobbies and develop skills that they can bring to future sewing projects.
Includes:
- 28 Pre-Cut Polyester Felt Shapes
- 8 Colors of Embroidery Floss (26ft/8m each)
- Polyester Stuffing (0.4oz/11g)
- Fabric Cloth (65% polyester/35% cotton)
- Polyester Ric Rac (24in/60cm)
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- 40 Straight Pins
- 2 Needles
- Thimble
- Cotton/Polyester Pin CushionCotton/Polyester Pin Cushion
- Polyester Ribbon (12in/30cm)
- 6 Buttons
- Pom Pom Strip (12in/30cm)
- Easy Instructions
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Customers like the quality, creativity, and projects of the sewing kit. For example, they mention it's a great activity for time with your child, it teaches a life skill, and the projects are cute and colorful. Customers also like the gift, and motor skills. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the sewing kit. They say it's a great starter set with decent projects that keep kids quiet. Customers also say it comes with high quality materials and easy-to-follow instructions. They also mention that the case is perfect and cute for future storage for crafts.
"...this set and so do I. The cute case is a nice addition and holds the product well. It isn’t the sturdiest material, but it holds up...." Read more
"...It even comes with the small sewing scissors (supervise any under 6). I recommend this set to a wide age range and any gender." Read more
"I bought this for my 7 year old Granddaughter, looks like the kit is complete and well put together. We have not used yet since I jut receive it." Read more
"...cotton batiste or similar fabric, and it does not come with the usual emory strawberry for sharpening your needles, but after all, this is a FIRST..." Read more
Customers find the kit creative and fun for time with their child. They say it gives kids enough guidance and is a great bonding activity. Customers also say the kit is nice for a child who shows interest in sewing and is good for young kids. Overall, customers say it makes for s fun activity and a good gift item.
"This is a fairly good sewing kit for young kids...." Read more
"Excellent for starting a child’s learning" Read more
"...Seems the marker was missing for other folks too. Great rainy day project, it took most of the day to make one...." Read more
"This is an awesome project kit and starter sewing kit for young kids...." Read more
Customers find the projects in the kit cute, colorful, and simple to follow. They also appreciate the embellishments provided and the design of the box. Customers also mention that the colors are bright and fun.
"...All of these items fit very nicely into the box, as I said - it neither looks chintzy and over-packaged, nor is it stuffed so full you cannot close..." Read more
"My nine year old absolutely loves this set and so do I. The cute case is a nice addition and holds the product well...." Read more
"...The projects look mostly simple and fun. They're brightly colored so the kids won't get bored...." Read more
"...Lots of colors and generous amounts fluff for the inside of stuffed animals...." Read more
Customers like the gift. They say it's a cool, nice gift for kids, and a great beginner's gift for girls. Customers also mention that the packaging is cute and exciting.
"...I think they will make great little gifts for friends." Read more
"This is a great gift for a child that wants to learn to sew. They instructions are easy to follow. There are several projects to create...." Read more
"...It comes in a super cute little box...." Read more
"...This is a very cute gift otherwise." Read more
Customers find the projects in the sewing kit great and easy to complete. They also appreciate the clear instructions and the supplies needed to complete the projects. Overall, customers describe the kit as a great starter kit with several projects to create.
"...So far so good. It's definitely helping with fine motor skills." Read more
"This is an awesome project kit and starter sewing kit for young kids...." Read more
"...And the convenience of having pre-cut projects is great." Read more
"...It was. I liked the various projects it came with. A pouch to hold stuff, felt animals, etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that the patterns are cute with simple to follow directions, and the kit is easy to get started. They say the projects are super easy for a child to do, and easy to learn to hand sew. However, others say that the needles are difficult to thread, and that the directions seem to skip a lot of steps or don't explain the processes at all. They also mention that it requires a fair amount of assistance from their parents when it comes to the initial.
"...It will not go through the needle. So we separated the 6 strands into 3 strands and then were able to thread the 3 through the needle...." Read more
"...you need to get started on cute projects and they are super easy for a child to do. I’d recommend for any curious kid or adult to try." Read more
"...The needles are a bit annoying to thread, since it's embroidery thread instead of normal thread, but it's easier for her to see with the larger..." Read more
"...They're simple enough that they can be made without a huge time commitment, giving new sewers a confidence boost since they'll quickly have a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's an excellent buy for the price, inexpensive, and a low-cost gift. However, others say that the pair of scissors in it are very cheap and the stuff seems cheap.
"...A few things in the kit are a little cheap - I'm thinking of the thimble and the paper tape measure...." Read more
"...I felt like it was very reasonably priced as well." Read more
"...Overall, I think it's overpriced for what it is. She's having fun with it though, and that's what's important to me...." Read more
"...Totally worth it for a beginner :-)" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the thread, needles, and thimble. They mention that the eye of the needle is too small for the thread they supply, the thumble is very small, and the thread is too big for the eye. They also say that the needle home is too narrow and long, making it difficult to work with the thread. Customers also mention that they'd like the eye size to be bigger, and that the string provided is a little big and hard to work.
"...Other problems were that the needles were too small and flimsy for the job they need to do, both snapped and we had to buy bigger ones...." Read more
"...And the needles are too small for the included thread, my daughter had a horrible time pulling it through the fabric once the needle was..." Read more
"...1. The needles are too small for the thread that is included. This is for a child to use right?..." Read more
"...The one thing I don’t like is the needle and thread. The needle home is too narrow and long and the thread is like a knitting thread slightly on the..." Read more
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1. The Box: The box it comes in is a little cardboard suitcase, brightly colored and patterned, with bright red stitching sewing it together. It has a typical suitcase-type handle made of metal and plastic that folds down flush against the box for easy storage, and those nifty metal clasps that one finds on tackle boxes or boxes for art supplies. It is easy for little people to open and close. The box is sturdy enough to keep using for the sewing kit, as long as you don't sit on it or anything.
2. The Supplies: Upon opening the box, you see a very FULL kit. It does not look like a thing or two overpackaged in a huge box; the box is stuffed. It contains the following:
-a paperback booklet explaining the projects along with sewing basics;
-a package of stuffing (which is probably not enough to do more than one or two of the projects, but will get your little one started, at least until you can get to Michaels or have Amazon ship you the stuffing of your choice);
-a packet of felt of various colors, cut into various shapes, such as animals, as well as rectangles;
-A packet of a few scraps of quilting cotton in bright colors and patterns;
a sewing kit containing:
-a cheap plastic thimble (worthless, but it's unlikely that a five-year-old would use a thimble anyway, especially with felt);
-a paper measuring tape;
-a pair of inexpensive sissors (I don't truly know how well these will cut fabric, though for snipping threads they seem like they would be fine);
-a "toy" tomato pincushion (I say "toy" because, although it will hold pins without a doubt, it is not stuffed very full, it is made of a lightweight cotton batiste or similar fabric, and it does not come with the usual emory strawberry for sharpening your needles, but after all, this is a FIRST SEWING KIT - not a "Last-You-a-Lifetime Sew-a-Rama Sewing System");
-a wheel of large-head multicolor pins;
-a few sewing needles;
-many standard skeins of DMC embroidery floss in bright colors;
-a packet of ribbons and trims, etc - again, not very many but enough to get a kid started with a project or two until mama has time to go through her scrap bag and find more things.
All of these items fit very nicely into the box, as I said - it neither looks chintzy and over-packaged, nor is it stuffed so full you cannot close it once opened. The kit is priced VERY nicely for what you get. My daughter was so excited about giving it to her friend, and kept saying how much she wanted one of her own, and the friend also seemed very excited to receive it. All that said, here are my few criticisms:
1.) Pink, red, orange, etc color theme is very specifically aimed at girls. Well, I think little boys might enoy making stuffed animals and doo-dads, too. Alex could either make a similar kit geared to little boys, or make an effort to make the box, materials, and trims more gender neutral.
2.) A few things in the kit are a little cheap - I'm thinking of the thimble and the paper tape measure. It might be better to leave these things out, as even without them, the kit is quite complete. The cheap quality of these few little items alost detracts from the high quality of the rest of the product.
3.) The kit says "age 7 and up"; Although a 7-year-old might enjoy it, I think it is quite age appropriate for a five-year-old, as long as assistance will be provided. In fact, I might say that a 7-year-old should have something a little more advanced than this. But then, it all depends on the child - mine is very good with crafts and things of this sort, and has done some sewing before. You have to decide for yourself. I wouldn't give this to a ten-year-old, though.
All in all, this product is great and I highly recommend it. Please look at my customer images for closeups of the included items and the box, and for more notes about the product. Enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2010
1. The Box: The box it comes in is a little cardboard suitcase, brightly colored and patterned, with bright red stitching sewing it together. It has a typical suitcase-type handle made of metal and plastic that folds down flush against the box for easy storage, and those nifty metal clasps that one finds on tackle boxes or boxes for art supplies. It is easy for little people to open and close. The box is sturdy enough to keep using for the sewing kit, as long as you don't sit on it or anything.
2. The Supplies: Upon opening the box, you see a very FULL kit. It does not look like a thing or two overpackaged in a huge box; the box is stuffed. It contains the following:
-a paperback booklet explaining the projects along with sewing basics;
-a package of stuffing (which is probably not enough to do more than one or two of the projects, but will get your little one started, at least until you can get to Michaels or have Amazon ship you the stuffing of your choice);
-a packet of felt of various colors, cut into various shapes, such as animals, as well as rectangles;
-A packet of a few scraps of quilting cotton in bright colors and patterns;
a sewing kit containing:
-a cheap plastic thimble (worthless, but it's unlikely that a five-year-old would use a thimble anyway, especially with felt);
-a paper measuring tape;
-a pair of inexpensive sissors (I don't truly know how well these will cut fabric, though for snipping threads they seem like they would be fine);
-a "toy" tomato pincushion (I say "toy" because, although it will hold pins without a doubt, it is not stuffed very full, it is made of a lightweight cotton batiste or similar fabric, and it does not come with the usual emory strawberry for sharpening your needles, but after all, this is a FIRST SEWING KIT - not a "Last-You-a-Lifetime Sew-a-Rama Sewing System");
-a wheel of large-head multicolor pins;
-a few sewing needles;
-many standard skeins of DMC embroidery floss in bright colors;
-a packet of ribbons and trims, etc - again, not very many but enough to get a kid started with a project or two until mama has time to go through her scrap bag and find more things.
All of these items fit very nicely into the box, as I said - it neither looks chintzy and over-packaged, nor is it stuffed so full you cannot close it once opened. The kit is priced VERY nicely for what you get. My daughter was so excited about giving it to her friend, and kept saying how much she wanted one of her own, and the friend also seemed very excited to receive it. All that said, here are my few criticisms:
1.) Pink, red, orange, etc color theme is very specifically aimed at girls. Well, I think little boys might enoy making stuffed animals and doo-dads, too. Alex could either make a similar kit geared to little boys, or make an effort to make the box, materials, and trims more gender neutral.
2.) A few things in the kit are a little cheap - I'm thinking of the thimble and the paper tape measure. It might be better to leave these things out, as even without them, the kit is quite complete. The cheap quality of these few little items alost detracts from the high quality of the rest of the product.
3.) The kit says "age 7 and up"; Although a 7-year-old might enjoy it, I think it is quite age appropriate for a five-year-old, as long as assistance will be provided. In fact, I might say that a 7-year-old should have something a little more advanced than this. But then, it all depends on the child - mine is very good with crafts and things of this sort, and has done some sewing before. You have to decide for yourself. I wouldn't give this to a ten-year-old, though.
All in all, this product is great and I highly recommend it. Please look at my customer images for closeups of the included items and the box, and for more notes about the product. Enjoy!
The kit comes with nice quality felt for the animals and plenty of buttons and trim. HOWEVER, there is only enough stuffing for one of the animals. There are 3 to be made. The kit should include ample stuffing for all 3 animals!!!!
The "thread" is actually 6 strand embroidery floss. It will not go through the needle. So we separated the 6 strands into 3 strands and then were able to thread the 3 through the needle. The kids couldn't do that part by themselves. It would be better if the thickness of the thread is able to go through the needle as is, without having to separate it.