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These fun and inspiring sewing projects make a great craft activity

Kids sewing kits are a great craft project for little ones who love crafting and are excited about trying something new. Perhaps they've seen you sew and want to give it a go, but you're not too sure how to involve them? A sew kit is a fun and safe way to try sewing and there are so many cure designs to choose from – whether it's sewing their own teddy or making a mini handbag, children will love the magic of seeing their creation come together and making a project they can keep and feel proud of.

Sewing is a craft where children can practice fine motor skills, develop hand-eye coordination and is good for their mental health. Learning how to hand sew encourages creativity and can even tempt them away from the screen.

As well as the creative freedom that sewing brings children, learning to sew can also tempt children away from the screen and encouraging their creativity helps their confidence blossom. Plus, they'll learn a skill they'll be able to use for life.

How many times have you watched The Great British Sewing Bee and wished you had learned to sew when you were little? Being able to make and mend your own clothes, or sew personalised gifts for friends and family, is such a valuable life skill. There's nothing like the pride you feel when you've created something yourself from scratch.

Treat your children to one of these sewing kits for kids and you will be opening their eyes to the many practical and emotional benefits of craft, as well as keeping those little idle hands busy.

These craft kits are great for children to do with an adult or, once feeling confident, can be used as a craft kit to use for a playdate or a treat in a party bag.

If you're keen to get your kids sewing, we've also got a guide to kids' sewing machines, all of which are easy-to-use (from threading the needle to not having to faff about finding the correct stitch), lightweight, reliable, safe and affordable.

Children aged eight or nine are usually developed enough to begin using sewing machines, and it can be a fun activity and hobby for the whole family to get involved in.

In our round-up of the best kid's sewing kits we've also included kits that children as young as three can do – these involve sewing without a needle. They'll appeal to toddlers who may have seen you sew and are itching it give it a go themselves.

There's no magic age to start encouraging your kids to pick up a needle and thread, but between the ages of six and 10 is often a great time to get stuck into a project together. Look out for kits with easy-to-follow instructions and fun projects designed to spark their imagination.

We've picked out the best sewing kits for kids you can buy right now to get them started.

A beary good choice – children will love the chance to sew their own teddy bear which comes with a surprise. The kit contains a sound button making the bear snore and yawn. This imaginative sewing kit for kids also comes with a 'birth certificate' or should that be 'stitch certificate' so that your child can record the day they made their furry friend.

Did you know that children as young as three can try sewing? These card designs have large holes and they can simply feed the thread through with their fingers to create pretty hanging decorations. It's a great first introduction to sewing for your toddlers.

With its cute kawaii theme this fun sewing kit will be an instant hit. There's enough to sew six donuts – Cookies-and-Cream Panda, Waffle Cone Narwhal, Coco Kitty, Pineapple Parrot, Strawbunny and Cinna-Chicken. This kid's sewing kit is a great activity for a sleep over.

This lovely llama cushion kit is guaranteed to be a firm family favourite. It contains everything you need to make a pair of super-cute llamas, plus embellishments to make them your own. Watch them come to life before your eyes!

With easy-to-follow and colourful picture instructions, this fun sewing kit comes with pre-cut shapes and needle holes. It also features much larger pieces depicting five jungle animals (tiger, monkey, panda, snake, and parrot) for children to create their own jungle story.

A dream gift for wannabe young fashion designers, they will love stitching glamorous party dresses using a mini mannequin. It's also a chance to learn draping skills – the choice of fabrics will spark imagination for how to construct and come up with cool designs.

Sew your own solar system with this 11 piece sewing kit for young astronomy fans. The holes are all ready in place so it's simply a matter of using the safety needles to join them all together. A fun sewing kit that children will enjoy doing with family members like grandparents.

Let your little one unleash their superhero side by creating this bunny. This sewing kit contains a fabric printed doll and easy to follow instructions. There’s even a personalised name tag to sew on to the doll so there’s no mistaking who created her.

Let kids make a fun pair of cushions for their room with this kids' sewing kit. The cut out felt shapes have premade holes for easy sewing and wadding to stuff the cushions is provided, too. Little ones will be so proud of their creations, they may even keep their bedrooms tidy. Maybe!?

After a slightly more challenging sewing project you can enjoy with the kids? This kit contains everything you need to fashion your very own magical striped dog: there's even a sausage dog birth certificate and sweets to enjoy while you sew.

This felt rocket will go down a storm with any space fan. The sewing kit comes with all you need to create this fun decoration including a wool blend felt, fluffy stuffing and embroidery threads. Recommended for ages eight and over.

An educational 'learn to sew' felt dinosaur kit that includes pre-cut felt dinosaur shapes with punched sewing holes, thread, stuffing and a pack of accessories to decorate. This kit is aimed at younger children and comes with a 'blunt metal needle'.

Gift them their very own mini haberdashery and see their eyes light up. This starter sewing case contains patterned fabric, felt pieces, embroidery thread, pompoms, buttons, needle and thread, as well as step-by-step guides to making your own puppy handbag, cupcake box and hedgehog pincushion.

Your little crafter will never be without a lovely stitched companion again, thanks to these gorgeous stuffed friends, which come in a pocket perfect as a gift or to brighten up a bedroom. They even have a little pillow to sleep on for guaranteed sweet dreams!

Kids' sewing kits don't have to be fabric based as these cute colour-in card handbags show. After decorating their bags, children have to sew on the felt gusset to join the two halves. With a pack of five costing just £2.95, it'll make a great affordable activity for a playdate. For ages 5 and up.

Children can make a trio of felt kittens with this adorable sewing kit that contains all they need to make their tiny toys, including full instructions. We love the cute case it comes in – perfect for storage.

How cute is this little unicorn's face? This kids' sewing kit would make a great gift. It contains all you need to make the plush toy and as well as sewing together the unicorn, there's a chance to practice some fancier stitches for his colourful star embellishments. Suitable for ages six and up, it would be a great project to do with a parent or grandparent.

This best-selling sewing kit for children comes with yarn and an embroidery ring to teach them how to sew – the perfect project to keep them occupied.

Galt products are designed to encourage learning and creativity through play, and are a great way of introducing younger children to sewing. There's a guide to get them started, plus five sewing kits of pre-punched foam sections and bright, durable cord that will show them how to craft their own colourful accessories.

Your child can create their own cute puppy toy with this fun and simple kids' sewing kit from Apples to Pears. Suitable for ages six up, it comes with a pre-made body, puppy blanket stuffing, plastic needle, cotton thread and step-by-step instructions.

Kids will love sewing their very own hand puppets before putting on a putting show. As well as the cute badger, this kit includes all you need to make hedgehog, owl and fox puppets, too. Also available as a pack of 16, they'd make great party bag activities, too. For ages five and up.