The kids are begging to learn to sew, so I’ve been hunting around for children’s beginner sewing crafts that are easy enough for the earliest learners. I was inspired by some crafts that use felt, pinking shears, and embroidery floss. We tried a very simple version as a 4th of July sewing project.

We made our flag pencil toppers out of rectangles of red and white felt. Sparkly blue felt provided a background for star buttons. After we had the buttons sewn on and the felt squares almost sewed together, the younger kids enjoyed putting stuffing into the flags. Then I sewed up the opening – leaving room for a pencil, of course.

With leftover felt, we completed a bigger pillow craft:

We might try some similar easy sewing projects in upcoming holidays, for more practice. I hope you have a happy 4th of July!