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Kids can sew too! This inspiring guide includes 21 fun sewing projects for children ages 5 and up. With easy-to-follow illustrated instructions and cut-out patterns, young crafters will quickly be sewing up colorful pillows, potholders, dolls, blankets, and more. These kid-tested projects require only minimal supervision and most can be made using simple hand stitches, so no sewing machine is required. With plenty of encouragement and helpful tips, Sewing School helps little sewers develop their skills while sparking a passion that will last a lifetime.
Series: Sewing School
Spiral-bound: 144 pages
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; Spi edition (November 27, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1603425780
ISBN-13: 978-1603425780
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.8 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (326 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 5 - 10 years
Grade Level: 3 - 5
I grew up sewing, starting with classes when I was eleven and continuing taking them throughout high school. It was such a enjoyable creative pursuit for me, and really built my confidence knowing that I could take a piece of fabric that I had chosen and turn it into a dress that I could wear and feel proud of. I think sewing is a wonderful skill for any child, boy or girl, to feel accomplished as well as being able to make useful and fun items for themselves and their friends and family.Since sewing schools are not as common nowadays, Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make offers the ability to learn the same skills they would teach at a sewing class all in a book. It also has the added plus that the book is always available to refer back to any time you need it. In Sewing School all the basics of sewing skills are taught with colorful photos, including pictures of real children and their completed works. The book has lots of white space and brief, clear text which makes it very easy to understand. The projects are very simple; it will surprise you how easy it is to make these twenty one projects. And as Grace, age 8, says, "You just need fabric, a needle and some thread."The book starts with twelve lessons in Sewing School that teach important concepts like needle safety, facts about thread, buttons and fabric and several other tutorials. The rest of the book is separated by project type. The "Hug" area has instructions for making stuffed toys and other cuddly toys. The "Hold Things" section offers projects for wallets and totes, etc., which are great for boys to make also. For making gifts for friends and family, the "Give" chapter has several sweet ideas.
Sew School is one of the sweetest and complete books any other amazing gifts for you to give. Storey publishing generously sent me this book for a giveaway and anyone with a young sewer or even if you are a beginning sewer you will enjoy this book. You child will stand up proudly and say "I made it myself". In the back of the book there is sturdy folder to hold the pattern pieces and a 9" measuring ruler on the inside of back cover, too clever!Teaching kids to sew early is a great way to build confidence, improve fine motor skills, and encourage creativity. Sewing School is a fun, kid-tested, how-to-sew book for ages 5 and up, featuring 21 step-by-step projects to inspire young sewers to create useful, modern objects with minimal adult supervision. This is the perfect resource for families looking for low-cost activities that kids can do at home. Homeschoolers, summer camps, and after-school programs will also find that Sewing School gives children an outlet for their individuality while offering easy-to-understand instructions for confident crafting.Sewing School starts with introductions of sewing kits, fabric, safety rules, threading, stitching, and patterns. Basic techniques for stuffing, casings, trim, embroidery, and buttons are introduced using step-by-step photos and simple text. One lesson, called Bring Your Project to Life, gives kids creative ideas for making items into their own with personalized embellishments.The projects in Sewing School fit into six categories: Hug - for easy pillows, stuffies, and more; Hold It!
I wanted to find a good resource for was sewing. Although I know how to sew, I am a learned teacher, not a natural teacher. I need books that will give me good directions that both me and my kids can read. I need things to be simple. I don't have a lot of time for prep in my life right now. I like good, clear, and simple illustrations.Surprisingly, I found all of those things in this book! There is an introductory section for parents about how to teach sewing and how to approach the endeavor. Then, there are the basics of knots and hand sewing stitches. The pictures are simple and the directions below the pictures are concise and clear. From there, the book includes directions on how to make 21 sewing projects.I wondered what these projects would be like. I was wonderfully surprised at what I found. Patterns and stuffing are introduced. Projects range from simple to more complex. There is even one for making a skirt using a sewing machine--on the most basic level! Honestly, that was just what I wanted. I was looking for a book that primarily focused on hand sewing with a little machine sewing towards the end so that I can introduce the kids to my sewing machine when it's time. The projects in this book are wonderful ideas for gifts that my girls will be able to make for others come next Christmas. I think the best age range for this book is 5-12 year olds. 5 years old may be a little young for this book, but if you take it slow, have patience and a needle threader, I think you'll be in good shape. 12 may seem a little old for this book, but if someone was starting off sewing that has never sewn before, I would start them with just these projects. The directions are clear and simple--and that's helpful no matter how old you are!
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