Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The plan for my last video didn’t go to plan. I enlisted the help of my 3-year-old to do fleece remnants unboxing and then I wanted him to help me make some simple fleece projects….it was a hard no to the projects.
He loved doing the unboxing which you can see here: youtu.be/qm9e7hX9RNU
But when it came to working on a project with me he knew what he wanted it to be - a fleece penguin!
I really want to encourage my kids to learn to sew so even though it wasn’t the quick win, done in 3 seams project I had envisaged for us I decided to roll with it.
This is our fly-on-the-wall documentary-style sewing session. Follow along with your kids and make your now fleece penguin or just get a chuckle.
I’ve thrown in some tips for sewing with kids too but honestly, the best recommendations are just to roll with it and make sure they get something finished!
I mentioned in the video that all my soft toys look like Owls…well I do have a tutorial about how to make a stuffed owl. It’s here - youtu.be/xO1kEIPZDnM
SOFT TOY EYES & NOSES that we used are these ones: amzn.to/3U6hmKv
MORE VIDEOS involving my attempts to sew with kids are here:
Kids Stashbuster Quilts - youtu.be/GzJgpSZYy2k
Quilting Vlog (the one where my oldest son impersonates Jenny Doan) - youtu.be/W4X1kqGXco4
12 Stashbuster Projects (including another kid inspired fleece project) - youtu.be/-76g9BcOjIw
MORE KID FOCUSED PROJECTS:
I Spy Quilt - youtu.be/NsAA9V_B8po
Rainbow Raindrops Applique Baby Quilt - youtu.be/-OnPOYIHSzE
Stroller Quilt - youtu.be/VLuL81xeQ5g
Note: I am an Accuquilt, Amazon & Etsy affiliate so if you use any of the product links in my video descriptions and make a purchase I will make a small referral fee at no extra cost to you.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Coming Up with the Project Idea
01:29 Cutting Out Template Shapes
17:25 Pinning
27:21 Once I caught a fish alive song
29:13 Time to Sew
31:11 Adding Soft Toy Eyes
35:13 Getting Tired
36:42 Batting Scraps Stuffing
45:58 Getting it Finished!
The plan for my last video didn’t go to plan. I enlisted the help of my 3-year-old to do fleece remnants unboxing and then I wanted him to help me make some simple fleece projects….it was a hard no to the projects.
He loved doing the unboxing which you can see here: youtu.be/qm9e7hX9RNU
But when it came to working on a project with me he knew what he wanted it to be - a fleece penguin!
I really want to encourage my kids to learn to sew so even though it wasn’t the quick win, done in 3 seams project I had envisaged for us I decided to roll with it.
This is our fly-on-the-wall documentary-style sewing session. Follow along with your kids and make your now fleece penguin or just get a chuckle.
I’ve thrown in some tips for sewing with kids too but honestly, the best recommendations are just to roll with it and make sure they get something finished!
I mentioned in the video that all my soft toys look like Owls…well I do have a tutorial about how to make a stuffed owl. It’s here - youtu.be/xO1kEIPZDnM
SOFT TOY EYES & NOSES that we used are these ones: amzn.to/3U6hmKv
MORE VIDEOS involving my attempts to sew with kids are here:
Kids Stashbuster Quilts - youtu.be/GzJgpSZYy2k
Quilting Vlog (the one where my oldest son impersonates Jenny Doan) - youtu.be/W4X1kqGXco4
12 Stashbuster Projects (including another kid inspired fleece project) - youtu.be/-76g9BcOjIw
MORE KID FOCUSED PROJECTS:
I Spy Quilt - youtu.be/NsAA9V_B8po
Rainbow Raindrops Applique Baby Quilt - youtu.be/-OnPOYIHSzE
Stroller Quilt - youtu.be/VLuL81xeQ5g
Note: I am an Accuquilt, Amazon & Etsy affiliate so if you use any of the product links in my video descriptions and make a purchase I will make a small referral fee at no extra cost to you.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Coming Up with the Project Idea
01:29 Cutting Out Template Shapes
17:25 Pinning
27:21 Once I caught a fish alive song
29:13 Time to Sew
31:11 Adding Soft Toy Eyes
35:13 Getting Tired
36:42 Batting Scraps Stuffing
45:58 Getting it Finished!
![I bought a Secondhand Sewing Machine! [Janome 1600p-qc]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qn7Pgi03mGw/mqdefault.jpg "I bought a Secondhand Sewing Machine! [Janome 1600p-qc]
I bought a used sewing machine recently. This video is a chat where I tell you all about the why of it all and some of the features of my new-to-me machine. I bought the Janome 1600p QC which is the older model of the Janome HD9.
Below are links to info on both machines for anyone who is interested.
Janome 1600p - QC : https://shrsl.com/4ame4 or on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3so0g33
Janome HD-9 : https://amzn.to/3MsKn28 (UK Link - strangely couldnt find a USA one).
Also below are links to my previous videos relating to my other sewing machine purchases/reviews, etc:
Why I traded in my Bernina 770: https://youtu.be/yIRR2ViVCfo?si=QgyPKJQftLssat0D
My Pfaff Quilt Expression 720 Review: https://youtu.be/NYsqpRoUbhU?si=diPamNyf xUqmp-
I bought a Moxie!: https://youtu.be/1QmJCUWCgNc?si=SoSqW73vLpOhR_Z7
Horn Sewing Cabinet Review: https://youtu.be/DumGpzrj1Ko?si=C8FURzrIZZPEQfOI
Accuquilt Cutter Review: https://youtu.be/PL3EAPIdabg?si=CUhHbub9wL1O2huQ
Id love to hear about your sewing machine and what you love/dont love about it so do leave a comment!
Note: I am an Accuquilt, Sewing Machines Plus, Amazon & Etsy affiliate so if you use any of the product links in my video descriptions and make a purchase I will make a small referral fee at no extra cost to you.")
