A kid's guide to sewing: 16 fun projects you'll love to make & use

Description

In this book by well-known modern quilters Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, along with their 11-year-old daughter Sophie Kerr, your customer will learn how to navigate a sewing machine, make smart fabric choices, and use basic sewing tools. Sixteen kid-friendly projects run the gamut from clothes to bags to accessories while clear, step-by-step instructions from Weeks and husband/design partner Bill Kerr walk kids through the creation of each. Throughout the book, tips from Sophie offer design and construction advice from a kid's perspective. The book "grows" with the sewist, offering more complex project as the reader's skills develop. Functions as a visual dictionary of tools, materials, and terms that will be a go-to reference for young sewistsWide range of projects appeal to both boys and girls of different skill levels Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr of Modern Quilt Studio are extremely well-known in the quiltmaking and textile design fields Table of Contents: Hello from Sophie A Word from Weeks & Bill (Mom & Dad) Materials & Tools Fabrics * Notions * Supplies * Tools Your Sewing Machine Getting to know the parts * Learning to use & maintain your machine The Basics of Sewing Safety * Cutting, pinning & measuring * Hand sewing * Planning your project * Fixing mistakes Projects: From Beginning to Advanced Simple Pillow Washable Pet Bed Cuddle Fleece Scarf Hairband Zippered Pouch Sleepover Bag Fancy Ribbon Belt 2 Ways Embroidered Pillowcase Reversible Messenger Bag Backpack Decorations Quilted Placemats, Simple or Crazy" Pool Cover-up Gini's Tiered skirt Insulated Lunchbag Cuddle Fleece Patchwork Throw, Simple or Fancy Zippered Tote Resources About the Authors