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Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

Embroidery ain't your grandma's art anymore...it can be adapted to a number of cool designs Jazz up a traditional fabric embellishment with sparkly beads!

This crazy-easy felt sandwich sewing project is a fun way to get your child interested in the art of sewing.

This felt pie craft not only teaches sewing skills, but is a sneaky introduction to elementary math standards like geometry, measurement and estimation.

Your child will come to better understand symmetry as he create this dramatic black bat mask. It's sure to lend a dark touch to any Halloween costume.

Teach your fourth grader how to craft her own decorative felt eggs, a perfect way to symbolize spring and new beginnings!

Help your young sewer create a delightful owl egg cosy out of just a few felt scraps and some embroidery floss.

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!

Brooches never go out of style! Your child can create a flower brooch that will look fantastic pinned to clothing, or even a bag. They also make great gifts.

Make a sweet, budget-friendly treat for your loved ones with these trick-or-treat lollipops.

Make over an old shirt that's destined for the thrift shop with this heart cut-out craft for Valentine's Day.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Make a poodle skirt for a creative sewing project with your child that will also be a blast from the past!

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

Show your fourth grader how to embrace a green lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors with a homemade, recycled picnic basket.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Your child can create a special winter headband with the help of some white felt and a length of silver ribbon.

This fragrant drawer sachet keeps clothes smelling sweet, and makes for the perfect gift.

Discover a way to take old denim out of your child's closet without removing it from her life with this beautiful recycled craft.

Recycle your child's beloved old t-shirt by sewing it into a pillow! The results of activity are unique, decorative, creative, and never wasteful.

This zombie shirt is a fun and incredibly simple Halloween costume. Have your kid don the shirt lurch around the neighborhood searching for brains...or candy!

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

This beginner's sewing craft turns ordinary gloves into fancy fur fashion statements!