I’m away in Japan this week so today I’m handing over the crafty reins to the very lovely Trixi Symonds, author of a new craft book for kids “Sew Together Grow Together”. Trixi has created a cute and practical little kids sewing project just for My Poppet, it’s a pouch to keep your Jacks in.
Some of you may know the game as ‘knucklebones’. I loved playing Jacks as a kid, and was delighted when Trixi suggested it as a project.
Here is Trixi to show you how easy it is to make…
When I was in primary school playground games alternated between skipping, elastics, hoola hoops and jacks…but jacks was a favorite.
Times may have changed but the fun of having a little game to carry around hasn’t. This pouch can be made by Mum or Dad as a gift for their child, and of course, older children can make it by themselves.
This is an easy sewing project for kids that can be made with just basic craft supplies. If you don’t have fabric at home, you can also use 2 handkerchiefs in place of the fabric squares.
Some more kids sewing craft project ideas:
Kids can sew a Little Fabric Pouch
You will need:
- Two 6 ½” x 6 ½” different coloured squares of fabric
- Needle
- Thread
- Pins
- Iron
- Velcro dots
How to make an envelope pouch:
1. Place the 2 pieces of fabric one on top of the other with their right sides facing together.
2. Draw a 6” square on the top piece of fabric. This is your sewing line.
3. Use a running stitch to sew around the square and leave a 2” turning gap.
4. Trim 1/8” from your sewing line.
5. Turn right side out and iron flat.
6. Over-stitch the turning gap closed.
7. Fold 3 corners of the square into the centre making an envelope. Iron flat.
8. Overstitch together the edges where the triangles of the envelope meet.
9. Fold the body of the envelope in half and stick on your Velcro dots.
All done! Time to play some Jacks.
Have fun, Trixi.

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FAB project for girls and boys to create. . .hand sewing a colorful Jacks Pouch! Your tutorial has detailed directions of 9 steps with sharp photos so kids can easily “see” what to do. Love the bright fabric and plain color lining. Kids can feel a true sense of accomplishment when finished, Trixi! THANKS for sharing. Sarah in Minneapolis, MN USA
Thank you Anne 🙂
Funny my mom played this as well. with real bones.
I only know the stories of this game, and never had it done myself.
thank you for the sharing.