Sewing helps to build self-confidence. Learning to sew and gradually mastering the art can greatly improve a child’s self-confidence and the very sense of accomplishment. They learn also how to be patient. It is one of the oldest Art and Craftwork there is. This skill is still held in high esteem. Learning to sew involves both the left and right hemisphere of the brains, which can bring out our children’s artistic talents as well as their mathematical abilities. The sewing process involves small movement like the use of their hands in threading the needles, tracing a pattern on a piece of cloth, and cutting, using a pair of scissors, mastering the art of the sewing machines, etc. These are just examples of your child’s activities as they go through their sewing journey. Presenting to them skills like sewing will give them areas to express their imagination and creative minds. Additionally, allow them to harness whatever talent they may have, and you will never know unless you let them try; who knows, your child might have the making of a great fashion designer. Evidence can be seen from the work done by the children of Sophia Sparkle Youth Group. So many of them can now sew a pretty skirt, top or a pants; thanks to our very own Sewing Teachers, Ms. Nelvana Singh and Tsheia Wickham. Not forgetting Ms. Judy Leu Harrison who donated the sewing machines for our sewing class, we will be forever grateful to her and to all the generous Donors who by their commitment towards our Groups Affairs have made it possible for the Group to come this far.
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