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Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew and Share from the Creator of Posie Gets Cozy

Alicia Paulson

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

In Stitched in Time Alicia Paulson shares 30 beautiful, inventive, and thoughtful projects that encourage you to take your memories down from the bookshelf, out of the closet, or off the hard drive and bring them into your daily life. Creator of a charming line of handmade gifts and accessories called Posie: Rosy Little Things, Paulson organizes these adorable handmade mementos—each one incorporating unique elements such as photos, drawings, and other ephemera—into three sections: For the Little Ones, For Every Day, and For Special Occasions. Many projects are easy enough for the beginning sewer to complete, and Paulson explains all the necessary techniques, from hand- and machine-sewing to embroidery, appliqué, stenciling, and transferring photos to fabric.

In as little as a weekend anyone can create a keepsake for the ages that will be enjoyed every day­—whether it’s a quilt made from outgrown baby clothes, an apron featuring a favorite family recipe, a tote bag documenting a treasured vacation, or a stuffed animal fashioned from a child’s drawing. With love incorporated into every stitch, these sweet projects each evoke the feeling of a special time and place, and are so much more than just a commemoration of events. Whether you want to remember your family summers at the beach or a daughter’s first apartment, a perfect gift for a loved one or a memento to keep all to yourself is just stitches away.

The Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids

Lynda Milligan, Nancy Smith

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

The Best of Sewing Machine Fun For Kids 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this book for my 9 year old grandaughter. What a wonderful introduction to sewing. First and formost, it is fun, visually attractive, in a easy to use spiral format on durable stock. It begins with some nice graphics and games that involve learning the parts of the sewing machine, moves on to some FUN drills that teach little hands how to control sewing lines, curves, points and so on. It ends with some very basic projects that kids can complete on their own giving them a real sense of acomplishment. This is a must have for children learning to sew.

Editorial Review:

Offering a delightful introduction to the world of sewing for children ages seven and older, The Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids offers clear, colorful directions to help kids have fun as they develop skills that will last a lifetime. Thirteen kid-friendly projects easily teach children how to sew. As kids work their way through the book, each project builds on skills they have already learned. Easy-to-follow instructions and safety precautions start with sewing basics, allowing children to learn at their own pace.

Sew Everything Workshop

Diana Rupp

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THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NEW TO SEWING! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I LOVE THIS BOOK!! I am new to sewing & knew nothing about using a sewing machine (never used one). I bought a sewing machine about 3 weeks ago & followed the manuel. It never told me that I had to thread the top & use a bobbin to make the machine thread through the fabric. It took me forever to figure this out. I know it sounds stupid, but I had no idea. I asked many people and no one could really explain as to how these two threads worked to make a stitch but this book does page 27!! I wish I would have bought this book before I bought my machine. I got this book yesterday and have already read to CH 3. The book has great illustrations, gives detailed info on how things work, and is really funny! This is a must have book for any beginner sewer or someone wanting to refresh their memory. It comes with 10 paper patterns & other patterns you can follow from the book! I can't wait to try out a pattern this weekend! You won't be disappointed with this book! I picked this book from the reviews it got & I am sooo glad I did!

Editorial Review:

The Book A lively how to and why to sew tutorial that marries attitude and instruction while teaching everything you need to know:

• How to find the right machine, and become one with it
• Essential skills, from winding a bobbin to sewing a dart to customizing a pattern
• Preparing a workspace
• The Ten Fabric Commandments
• Laying out and cutting patterns
• With step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs and illustrations throughout

The Projects

• Cuddle-Up Cardigan
• Tender is the Nightie
• Foxy Boxers
• Canine Couture Coat
• Cape Mod
• Power Tie
• Tokyo Tie Bag
• Lucky Scrap Scarf
• Naughty Secretary Skirt
• Founcy Tank Top
• Knockout Knickers
• And more!

The Patterns Includes ten original patterns—an $80.00 retail value—rated from One Spool (easy) to Three Spools (advanced Beginner) and designed to build skills.

My First Machine Sewing Book: Straight Stitching (My First Sewing Book Kit series)

Winky Cherry

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Grandson loved 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

Our grandson has been facinated with my sewing machine so I bought this book. He made himself a loose pair of "pirate" pants his first try, after doing all the exercises in the book. I would highly recommend it.

My First Machine Sewing Book:Straight Stitching 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 11 people found this review helpful.

My 9year old grand daughter will find this very helpful

sewing 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 11 people found this review helpful.

the machine is working well I bought it to teach my niece how to use one.

Great Beginning Book 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I have two beginner sewer's. One that is 12 and the other is 9. The oldest completed the project in a few hours and enjoyed every minute. The 9 year old had quite a bit of difficulty and did not complete the project. We will keep practicing. I ran off paper copies for them to practice their sewing. So don't use the original templates. You will need lots of trial pages. Even my husband gave it a go. Ü

I would recommend this to anyone with a child who wants to learn to sew.

Good For kids.... 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book because I was first learning how to sew...not knowing that this book is for kids. I guess I didn't read the age group. Oh well... It's a good book for little kids but come on now.. not for adults.

Editorial Review:

Sewing-from simple stitches to making dolls to understanding the sewing machine.

Sewing for Dummies

Janice Saunders Maresh

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Total reviews: 37 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Do you love to sew—or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There’s nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you’ll be stitching your own hems, repairing split seams, sewing on buttons, and much, much more.

Sewing For Dummies is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you’re a stone-cold beginner, you’ll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects—and the book doesn’t assume that you’ve ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you’ve had some experience with sewing, you’ll find tips and tricks that it took author Janice Saunders Maresh, a nationally known sewing and serging instructor, years to pick up! You’ll discover how to:

• Master hand and machine stitches
• Read a sewing pattern
• Hem a variety of fabrics
• Negotiate sleeves and pockets
• Install zippers, buttons, and other fasteners
• Shape garments with tucks and pleats
• Adjust projects for better fit and function

This updated edition features a fresh 8-page color insert of all the new home decorating projects, including new patterns and instructions for a traditional living room with slipcovered couches and throws; a French country dining room with drapes and slipcovered chairs; and a bedroom with shams, duvets, dustruffles, and window treatments, as well as:

• a bathroom with a shower curtain and towels
• hip and funky tote bags
• the perfect little black dress

Complete with lists of quick fix-it tools, sewing fundamentals, and sewing resources, Sewing For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, is the fun and easy way^® to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time!

Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt

Megan Nicolay

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Total reviews: 139 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Fun, Hip, Cool Book....but not for younger teens & pre-teens 3 out of 5 stars.
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I got this book this summer for my daughter, age 12, and her friend. Both girls are crafty, creative (they take art classes together), and have used a sewing machine independently. My daughter's friend even makes tailored clothes for herself! I thought the book would give them some fun & funky ideas. They did enjoy paging through it and both did manage to find a pattern to make. But I'm not sure they'll come back to this much because they felt the styles were too skimpy for them. Neither one is more modest than an average 12 year old, but they still didn't feel comfortable wearing most of the shirts out of the house. They were really amazed by the whole chapter of tube tops. (They asked me "Who would wear these things?")

Too bad...These girls are a perfect market for something like this. I guess I'll have to keep looking.

Editorial Review:

Make it yours. This inspirational guide with DIY attitude has everything you need to know about the world’s great T-shirt: how to cut it, sew it, deconstruct it, reconstruct it, and best of all, transform it. • Features more than 100 projects (plus 200 variations) for customized tees, tank tops, tube tops, T-skirts—even handbags, a patchwork blanket, iPod cozies, leg warmers, and more. • Not a DIY expert? Not to worry. More than one third of the projects are no sew, meaning anyone who can wield a pair of scissors can put a personal stamp on her wardrobe. But the sewing basics are here too: backstitch and whipstitch, gather and ruche, appliqué and drawstrings. • And the mission statement for Generation T: Ask not what your T-shirt can do for you; ask what you can do for your T-shirt. And then Do-It-Yourself!

Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing

Anna Maria Horner

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Admired fabric designer Anna Maria Horner draws on her passion for art, sewing, and textiles to inspire one-of-a-kind projects

Anna Maria Horner's signature style combines the techniques of a seasoned sewer with the vision of an artist. In Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing, she walks you through the fundamentals, offering practical advice on everything from fabric selection to color choices to choosing and buying a sewing machine. Simple step-by-step instructions show you how to turn her designs into fanciful creations:

• Sideways Squares Skirt
• Prairie Blouse
• Full Contact Cooking Apron
• PlayingAlong Quilt
• Doggie Dreams Bed
• And so much more!

Vivid full-color photographs and designs will invite you into the creative process. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, the twenty-four projects in this beautiful book will transform your home and wardrobe into a collection of unique treasures.

Amy Butler's Little Stitches

Amy Butler

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great ideas and pics in this book. I am in the process of making three of the projects. THe instrucions are easy to follow and not to mention her material is terrific.

Beautiful book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This little book will not disappoint. It is filled with beautiful pictures and patterns for any skill level - and, oh yes, inspiration! This book has truly taken my sewing and crafting to the next level. Once you make one of Amy's projects, you realize that you now have the tools and techniques to put the pattern aside and create something of your own. Wonderful, wonderful book.

Editorial Review:

In this lavishly illustrated collection designer Amy Butler presents 20 charming contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. There's a snuggly wrap blanket imaginative plush toys bright diaper bags handy travel bibs and much more. Our innovative packaging makes for easy useó7 pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover while lay-flat spiral binding makes for easy reference while sewing. Beautiful photos inspire while illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. Amy also shares tips on choosing baby-friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive techniques section glossary and resource guide. With her eye for detail and her signature fine craftsmanship Amy has created a delightful offering of handcrafted keepsakes sure to be cherished by generations to come.

Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics

Francesca DenHartog

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Total reviews: 57 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Sewing is back! Young, crafty women are discovering the fun and creativity of working with fabric, needle, and thread to create simple, colorful skirts, suitable for showing off as wearable art. Sew What! Skirts assumes no prior sewing experience (and no home ec. class or mother with sewing skills!), and doesn’t get bogged down with overly complicated instructions or patterns.

Author Francesca DenHartog, a fabric fanatic and sewing instructor, has stripped skirts down to the basics: 15 styles, ranging from an A-line to a circle, wraparound, gored panel, tiered “hippie,” layered, and more. All it takes to get started is basic body measurements (no need to go out and buy an expensive pattern), a machine, great fabric, fun embellishments, and a few sewing fundamentals.

With a creative can-do attitude, playful photographs, and super-simple step-by-step instructions, Sew What! Skirts will connect a whole new generation with the craft of making clothing that expresses your own unique look and personality. It’s all about the fabric, as DenHartog demonstrates with the colorful array of patterns and motifs featured throughout.

Whimsical, colorful, and easy, the designs in this book are sure to unleash the creative spirit of every budding seamstress.

The Art of Manipulating Fabric

Colette Wolff

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Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Just plain amazing !! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

First let me say that I am a simple quiltmaker. But I am a fantastic dreamer! This author has taken all of my dreams and made them come true. I cannot believe the things she does with the most common of fabrics. She sews designs and stuffs them with batting, then creates a wonderful picture with them. She pleats and ruches, too. Welting, cording, smocking, and tucking, are only a few of the lessons in her repertoire. The best way I know to describe her work is to say it's extremely varied in all areas of manipulation and is unlimited in its use. Clothing and quilts become things of great beauty when created using her methods. I recommend this book for all those who are the least bit interested in working with fabric. There are no brightly colored pictures, however. They are just not necessary here.

Editorial Review:

Those who knit, crochet, or embroider have long had sources to which to turn for in-depth instructions on specific stitches and stitch combinations. Now there is such a reference for the sewer--an encyclopedic approach to gathering, shirring, ruffling, tucking, pleating, and quilting and their myriad variations. Filled with hundreds of diagrams and crisp black-and-white photos, this volume explains in detail how to achieve a tremendous range of three-dimensional fabric effects. This is not a book of particular projects; this is a book of instruction and inspiration for anyone who has ever wielded needle and thread. --Amy Handy