Here are some of our favorite class projects which you can sort by level or type of project.  Supplies are listed as well!  And as always feel free to search for your own ideas online and send us what your child would like to make so we can review your choice prior to class and make sure you understand what supplies are needed.  Please do not assume that Firecracker will be able to help you with choosing an appropriate skill level of pattern (garment or otherwise).  They will not know your child's abilities so it is better to check in with the studio before shopping.

You can also search through the patterns on Firecracker's website and if you find one that you like just send it to me before for approval.  Joann Fabrics also has a lot of kids sewing patterns, you can search those patterns at simplicity.com or Here.  Etsy is also a good resource for patterns.

NOTE ON PRINTING PDF PATTERNS:

If you are using a PDF pattern please be sure to print the pattern & instructions.  Please check the scale of the pattern.  Most clothing PDF patterns come in a format to print at home on 8.5 x 11 paper and also a large AO copy shop file that can be printed at fedex/kinkos etc or a place like pdfplottting.com.    But if you print at home there should be a test sheet you can print that has a square on it you need to measure to ensure you have the scale on your printer set correctly.  If you have any questions please reach out to me!  You are welcome to tape a pattern together at home to save your student time, but we are always happy to show your student how to do it in class too!

NOTE ON SUPPLY COST:

When choosing a project, just a note that some projects need little supplies and some need many.  Complex bag patterns typically are more expensive due to the need to purchase a pattern, fabric, interfacings and hardware/zippers.  However, the more complex projects do last a longer time and some times only one project is needed for a session vs making several smaller projects.  It is just something to keep in mind.  Also, garments that require large amounts of yardage will also be more costly.  So keep that in mind when you view the supply list online. We do include some project ideas that do not require the purchase of a pattern or that have a free pattern you can download as well to help with supply costs.  And of course we are always welcome to you finding your own free patterns out there, but be aware that some free patterns can be lacking in instruction or quality so try to check reviews if possible.