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Most of what I know about sewing I learned in a High School Home Ec class, so you can imagine how limited my knowledge is. I’d much prefer to crochet, which is more forgiving and doesn’t require the precision necessary with a sewing machine, but the projects my daughter and I can create are limited by my skills. I’m constantly stretching my own imagination to come up with creative projects that we can do together and I often peruse the children’s craft section at my local Walmart for inspiration. Many of their crafting kits are designed specifically for kids to complete projects that look amazing without the complex steps and instructions that characterize adult crafts.
Once again, Walmart sought the expertise of children to choose their Top 20 Toys List, and a handful of those toys chosen by kids were designed to inspire them to use their imagination and creativity. The top creative toys on Walmart’s Chosen by Kids Top 20 Toys List include Moose Toys Beados Quick Dry Design Station, Maya Group Make Your Case Cell Phone Cover Kit, and Spin Master’s Sew Cool Sewing Machine. Admittedly, I was excited about testing out the Sew Cool Sewing Machine because of its innovative threadless system. This is the sewing machine I needed as a child!
Right out of the box, kids can begin sewing with this threadless sewing machine (you’ll just need to supply 4 AA batteries). The kit comes with everything you’ll need for 9 projects which include purses, pouches, plush characters, pencil cases, and more. I personally liked the various patterns of fabric that were provided for inspiration to make something “out-of-the-box” for my daughter.
We started with two of the simpler projects which utilize pre-cut fabric. The first project we completed was the small handbag. The instructions were very easy to follow and the result was perfect. The Sew Cool Sewing Machine doesn’t require the use of thread, needles, etc. which makes it easy for young girls to complete projects with little to no assistance. Once the project is complete, you can adorn them with buttons and pre-cut decorative pieces.
The machine itself has a light and a sewing guide on the platform which helps align the fabric as you “sew.” With the pre-cut projects, you’ll simply need to sew along the line as directed in the instructions. This is great way to help develop a child’s hand-eye coordination in a way that is fun and safe.
Once kids master the simpler projects, they can use the patterns provided with the kit or online to create more elaborate projects including backpacks, aprons and a wrap-around skirt!
Since many of the projects can be completed in under 30 minutes, you’ll want to pick up refill kits like the Sew Cool Jumbo DIY Fabric Kit available at Walmart to create additional projects. Since the Sew Cool Sewing Machine does not use thread, you’ll have to use the Sew Cool fabric in order to create projects.
The Sew Cool Sewing Machine is currently available for $29.97 at Walmart.
We are in the midst of the holiday shopping season and with Black Friday just around the corner, here are some ways to save on the Sew Cool Sewing Machine and all of the Chosen By Kids Top 20 Toys List:
- Place the item on layaway
- Input your receipt into Savings Catcher
- Check your local ad through the season. Walmart will match the price of any local competitor’s printed ad for an identical item, including layaway items!
Looking for additional toys for kids? Check out our reviews of Walmart’s Chosen By Kids Top 20 Toys List:
SpinMaster’s Sew Cool Sewing Machine
Disney Princess Puppy Palace Pets Magic Dance Pumpkin
Be sure to check out the entire list of toys Chosen by Kids for inspiration for your holiday shopping.
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