Kids Sewing Learning Kit

Plastic safety needles. Bright wool. Real stitching.

Designed to teach the rhythm of stitching without sharp needles. Children sew on a stiff canvas frame using blunt plastic needles for the first projects, and large-eye wool darners for the next — always with adult supervision. Six bright wool yarns. The PDF includes four projects: a stitched name banner, a felt heart pouch, a simple cross-stitch and a button-tail mouse.

Plastic blunt needles for first projects
Adult-supervised use for ages 6 and up
Four projects, each finished in one sitting

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 30-60 mins per project
PDF tutorial: 20 pages
Age guidance: Children 6+ with supervision

$32when re-launched

Pre-orders paused

We’ve paused this kit while accredited-lab safety testing is in progress.

Children’s products are subject to mandatory toy-safety testing (EN71-1/-2/-3, UKCA and CE marking, and for US shipments CPSIA + ASTM F963). We will not list this kit for sale until every certificate is in hand and on file. Drop your email below and we will tell you the moment it’s back.

Adult-grade kits in the rest of the shop are available for reservation. For craft and hobby use only.

What arrives in the box

Every needle, every thread, every measurement.

We measure, cut and check each kit by hand in our Elgin studio. The PDF tutorial is the same one Iona uses to teach in person.

Plastic safety needles, blunt10
Wool darning needles, large eye6
Wool yarn6 bright colours, 5m each
Stiff canvas frame1
Felt squares6 colours, 10 x 10 cm
Child-friendly PDF guide20 pages

Safety & suitability

Honest warnings, in plain English.

Note

Age guidance — Children 6+ with supervision

This kit is designed for children aged 6 and over, with adult supervision throughout. Plastic blunt needles are provided for the first projects; the wool darning needles are sharp and must be handled by an adult.

Note

Choking hazard — small parts

Keep all kit contents away from children under 3 years. Needles, pins, beads and small components present a choking hazard.

Note

Sharp tools

Store needles and scissors in the pincushion or case provided between sessions. Count needles at the start and end of every session — a lost needle is a household hazard.

Note

EN71 tested · UKCA + CE marked

This kit is tested to EN71-1 (mechanical and physical), EN71-2 (flammability) and EN71-3 (migration of certain elements) and carries UKCA and CE marks for the UK and EU markets respectively.

Specific warnings: Adult supervision required. · Contains wool darning needles (sharp). Adult to handle. · Choking hazard — small parts. Keep away from children under 3. · Designed to meet EN71-1/-2/-3 toy safety standards; full third-party accredited-lab testing is in progress and certificates will be published before public launch. · Pre-orders for this kit are currently paused while we complete EN71, UKCA, CE marking and (for US shipments) CPSIA / ASTM F963 testing.