Friday, May 29, 2009
Mr X and the Manbag
Mr X (my 10 year old nephew) has been staying with me this week while my sister and brother-in-law move house.
After dinner last night, he was bored, so I suggested that we make something. My intention was to keep it simple.... maybe some pencils, texta, and paper.
He kindly reminded me that I'd promised to make him a manbag just like Moo Moo's, so we decided to make it together (very quickly so we could finish it before his bedtime). I sent him out to the laundry to choose two fabrics from the stash, and he returned with skull and crossbones for the outer, and a camo print for the inner bag.
I let him use the rotary cutter (under very close supervision) to cut out all of the pieces that we needed. One piece went in the bin as it was just a bit too wonky to actually use, but the rest were absolutely fine.
Even though my machine is in for service, I still have my little sisters machine on hand, so we used that for this project.
We used clips instead of pins, and I marked the sewing lines with a fabric marker. Mr X then just had to follow the lines. He got the knack of it really quickly, and learned how to stop at the corner, put the needle down in the fabric, lift the foot, turn the fabric, put the foot down, and keep sewing.
It was a great combined effort and he's very happy with his new Manbag!
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24 comments:
oh my how rad is that! I just love skull and bones prints!
Excellent job!
Looks so good - and what a great Aunty for actually letting him sew it himself!!
That's so cool. Isn't he clever. I love the fabric choices too.
Yay for indoctrinating the young!!!
I think you both did a fab job.
splendid work....i am all for the kids having a go!...clever little dude.
Well done Mr X!!! He certainly has a good eye for fabric.
Ooh I love this! Mr X chose some great fabric and what a great job with the sewing :-)
I'm taking my hat off to you - ten year old boys (and girls), let alone SLEEPING OVER ONES, scare the bejesus out of me. You obviously have the auntie thing superbly 'nailed'.
Great job Mr. X and great job to Auntie for a great way of teaching him to sew :)
that is one cool man bag - i think all men should learn to sew :-)
You are one super aunty. The bag is great and I'm sure he is very pleased with himself when he was done.
I love it when the little ones take an interest in sewing. I'm sure he's very proud of what he made "all by himself."
This is one of the best gifts you could give a child - your time and the gift of knowledge. He must be absolutely stoked to have done so much.
Cam, that's so cool that you're teaching the little guy how to make stuff.
What a great thing to do with your nephew. He's very lucky you are so patient and attentive.
Great job Mr X! Good to see you are converting the young into sewers Cam.
Oh HEY that is a COOL bag. What a COOL Aunt. Showed my boys and now they think you are COOL.
Very impressive! You must be a good teacher. :-)
Way to go on the man-bag! And way to go, auntie, for facilitating ! :D
You are awesome!
turned out great :D well done Mr.X!
I really like when kids show an interest in sewing, not enough kids here know how to sew
Good job Cam!! I am proud to be an Aunty too.
Jen in Melbourne
How fantastic... that is something he'll take pride in! Awesome aunt.
Three cheers for a sewing lad! The bag looks fantastic. You're a good auntie!
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