Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make [With Pattern(s)] [Englisch] [Spiralbindung]

I love books that teach kids and I love books that make kids WANT to learn! This is an excellent "step-by-step" sewing book for kids. My 7 yr old son loved it :)

XOXO

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. If you know a little girl who wants to learn to make a skirt for herself and her doll, the "Wear" section has a really simple pattern that shouldn't take much time at all to make. "Recycle and Repair" and "Vet Clinic" sections give directions as to how to mend rips and holes in your clothing, plus how-tos for fixing favorite toys that have maybe been loved a bit too much. There are also full size patterns included in a pocket in the back of the book!

Whether you know a child who wants to learn to sew, or you are a parent or teacher who would like to help children learn simple sewing techniques, Sewing School is the perfect book to help reach that goal!

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! - for totes to hold necessities of all sorts; Give - for gifts that Sewing School fans will surely appreciate; Wear - so kids' can show off their very own attire; Recycle & Repair - with T-shirt pillows, falling hem repairs and more; and Vet Clinic - so Mr. Teddy can have his eyes back! A Sewing School Dictionary, Resource Guide, and full-size patterns are included in the back of the book so kids can get right to work!
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