Give praise often. Never leave your child unattended while sewing. Adult guidance and supervision are essential for a positive learning experience. Beginning at the end of May and running through July, the stores are given a supply list and instructions for three different kid-friendly projects. Activities include sewing, knitting, fabric painting, and floral design.
Projects change weekly, and vary from store to store.
Special children's classes teach the basic sewing skills needed to complete easy projects, and some stores even hold private lessons. In the Northeast, Fabric Place's Summer Sewing Camps have been so popular that the store recently introduced vacation sewing camps that are held during school breaks. During a typical week at camp, the children make drawstring tote bags to carry their supplies and spend the remaining days working to complete a simple garment. Repeat students make more detailed clothing, dolls or accessories. Additionally, the store holds structured classes for Brownies and Girl Scouts working to fulfill the requirements necessary to earn specific badges.