Today we started our second sewing project. It will be a purple, patchwork skirt. I thought it would be easier for her to sew short seams by herself. I first turned her loose with the iron. She did fine with it --esp. after I told her not to leave it face down on the ironing board :) Next, she laid out her pattern. Then I reviewed what we learned on the last project and set her free on the sewing machine. I expected wild use of the pedal, but she was actually pretty careful. Even remembering to back stitch at the beginning and the end. She did one row and then chose to stop for today. Not bad for a five year old though! I'll post pictures of the finished project later!
