Sewing School ®

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 young sewers develop their skills while sparking a passion that will last a lifetime. 



Also available in this series: Sewing School ® 2,Sewing School ® Fashion Design, Sewing School ® Quilts, and Sewing School ® Box Set.
Andria Lisle is coauthor of Sewing School®, Sewing School 2®, Sewing School Quilts, and Sewing School® Fashion Design. She is Curator of Strategic Engagement at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. 


Amie Petronis Plumley is coauthor of Sewing School®, Sewing School® 2, Sewing School® Quilts, and Sewing School® Fashion Design. She is an elementary school teacher at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee, where she inspires students to sew in the classroom, in an after-school sewing club, and at a wildly popular summer sewing camp.  I Made It Myself!



Kids everywhere are showing off their stitching skills as they learn to sew their very own fun things with needle and thread. Sewing nurtures creativity, develops coordination, and boosts confidence, but kids know that it's just plain fun.

  A Note to You from the Authors

About this Book: An Introduction for Adults



Welcome to Sewing School!

Lesson One: How to Use this Book

Lesson Two: In Your Sewing Kit

Lesson Three: Finding Out about Fabric

Lesson Four: Sewing School Rules

Lesson Five: Ready, Set, Thread

Lesson Six: Get Your Stitch On

Lesson Seven: Patterns Down Pat

Lesson Eight: Button Up

Lesson Nine: Bring Your Project to Life

Lesson Ten: Stuff It!

Lesson Eleven: Making Casings

Lesson Twelve: Pop Quiz



Hug

So Soft Pillow, Stuffies, Your Little Friend, Take-It-With-You Blanket



Hold It!

Hold-My-Stuff Bag, Wonder Wallet, Draw-It-Up Tote, Just-Right Pouch, Get-to-Work Apron



Give

Cute Coasters, Quiet Mouse, Eye-See-You Case, Too-Hot Holder



Wear

Sweet Dreams Mask, Hat Attack!, Superhero Cuff, My Doll's Very Own Skirt, My Very Own Skirt, My Very Own Apron



Recycle & Repair

Save-My-T-Shirt Pillow, Scrappy Art Pin, Felt Patch, Iron-On Patch, Where Oh Where Is My Button?, My Hem is Falling!, Repair That Rip, Close Those Holes



Vet Clinic

Holey Moley!, Have You Seen My Leg?, I Can't See!



Look It Up: Sewing School Dictionary

Find It Yourself: Sewing School Resource Guide

Index