It’s no secret that parents have their plates full at all times. Between children, jobs, chores, friends, and family, time is of the essence in everyday life. Combine that with the fact that mothers are often expected to dress their kids in adorable clothes while keeping up with current trends can make it difficult for mums to feel like themselves at times. However, because there are only so many hours within a day, it’s important that you can find ways to have fun while sewing clothes for your children, especially if you are on a time limit, and here are some suggestions.

1. The right tools

If you want to get any job done quickly, you need the right tools for it. Investing in a mini sewing machine made for fixing small errors in children’s clothing can save you time, especially if you are fixing an outfit that your child has already worn. For example, using a needle and thread on denim jeans that have ripped at the knee or elbow can take more time than necessary. No matter which project you’re working on if there’s a way to make it less complicated than it needs to be while still getting great results – go for it! Apart from that, making sure you’re well-stocked when it comes to different threads, needles and buttons will save you the time of having to go out and buy what you need every time a button comes off, a hem starts to unravel or you want to switch up buttons on a shirt.

2. Sewing patterns

Of course, there is something to be said about creating something completely from scratch. However, using premade patterns for sewing projects that are simple yet effective will save you a lot of time. On top of that, you’ll even get to try out projects that you might not have otherwise dared to – which is always fun. Whether you want to sew imaginative pillowcases for the kids’ room, a bag, or even a cute dress or two to wear, sewing patterns are always an easy way to get the job done quickly. And if you’re not one for paper instructions, there are plenty of online video tutorials that will walk you through every step of the process. Not only will this enrich your wardrobe, and perhaps get your kids a new costume or two, it’s also a truly creative and rewarding way to decorate your home and make it the perfect place for your family to hang out and spend wonderful moments together.

3. Room layout

Mums tend to be the ones that still have errands to run even when their entire family is spending time together relaxing. However, with a few simple room layout changes, you can join in on the fun without having to leave tasks for tomorrow. For example, if your family spends their free time in the living room, making simple rearrangements like bringing your craft table in there instead of a spare bedroom will give you the freedom to sew clothes while catching up with your kids or watching a show together. This way, you can create wonderful memories and get your sewing projects done at the same time without skipping a beat! If you have a console table currently taking space in your living room, move it to your bedroom and bring a sturdier one in its place you can put your sewing machine on top of.

4. Make it a family project

One of the best ways to do something quickly is to have other people helping you. This is not something that only applies to big tasks like cleaning, but also for sewing clothes. If you are looking to get your kids involved with your projects, why not make it a family project? For example, letting them decorate pillowcases for their rooms using paints can be both fun and quick. If they’re old enough, you can teach them to sew on buttons, or even mend minor tears in the fabric. This way, everyone gets a say in what they want to do and how it turns out, and you get the job done much faster all while spending quality time with your family. Of course, don’t forget to include your SO. Even if they don’t know the first thing about sewing, they can still help you pass things around and place buttons in the proper places. Doing stuff together is always more fun!

As you can see, with a few simple tricks and tips, every mum can quickly sew clothes at home without sacrificing time for herself or her family. Of course, there are times when mums need to do things by themselves and they have the flexibility to work on their projects whenever they want. However, having fun while sewing doesn’t mean not spending time with your family. On the contrary, it actually deepens the relationships you have which open up even more opportunities to make beautiful memories together!