Girl with a Sewing Machine

Author: Jenniffer Taylor
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782214569
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This beautiful, instructive book from The Great British Sewing Bees Jenniffer Taylor shows you how to make and adapt your own clothes without the need for shop-bought patterns. Using Jenniffer's fun and imaginative ideas, this book will teach you how to get started transforming unloved items of clothing into new and exciting outfits; how to customise clothes with doilies, tassels, tie-dyeing and block printing; and finally how to measure yourself, create patterns and make clothes from scratch, including dresses, skirts, tops, trousers and a coat. The book is packed with all the tricks of the trade that Jenniffer has learned along her sewing journey, and it will get you started on your own #sewingrevolution!

The Sewing Machine

Author: Natalie Fergie
Publisher: Unbound Publishing
ISBN: 1911586246
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Over 100,000 copies sold 'A tapestry of strong characters and accomplished writing' Herald Scotland It is 1911, and Jean is about to join the mass strike at the Singer factory. For her, nothing will be the same again. Decades later, in Edinburgh, Connie sews coded moments of her life into a notebook, as her mother did before her. More than a hundred years after his grandmother’s sewing machine was made, Fred discovers a treasure trove of documents. His family history is laid out before him in a patchwork of unfamiliar handwriting and colourful seams. He starts to unpick the secrets of four generations, one stitch at a time.

The Flying Sewing Machine

Author: Nancy Zieman
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604689250
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
Sewing is magic, creative, and fun, it's meant to be shared with a special someone. Let's fly off to Sewland and stitch something new where all the town sews at a quarter to two. This delightful children's picture book, written by Nancy Zieman of PBS's Sewing with Nancy, takes kids on a fun and exciting adventure to a magical land where everyone sews. (no patterns are included)

My First Sewing MacHine - Fashion School. Learn to Sew

Author: Alison McNicol
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908707055
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 46

Book Description
Demonstrates the parts of a sewing machine, threading the machine, turning corners, lock stitches, skills for clothing construction and easy clothes to make.

My First Sewing Machine Book

Author: Alison McNicol
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908707000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Demonstrates the parts of a sewing machine, threading the machine, safety and provides some easy projects to make.

Girl’s Guide to DIY Fashion

Author: Rachel Low
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607059967
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
Give your resident young designer all the tools she needs to create five cute outfits that will take her from home to school to hanging out and back again. From the owner of the NYC sewing studio Pins & Needles comes the definitive guide to mood boards, fashion design, and sewing for girls. The book encourages tweens and teens to sketch their own designs as a way to experiment with color, fabrics, and styles. From sweatshirts and sneakers to jeggings and tights, girls will easily learn how to create hip, trendy outfits and accessories and put their own unique stamp on everything they wear.

Sewing School ® 2

Author: Andria Lisle
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612120490
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
For kids who have mastered hand sewing, machine sewing opens up exciting new possibilities! Sewing School ®2 offers 20 creative projects designed for children ages 7 and up, including cloth pencil cases, purses, wall pockets, and even a fabric guitar. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show kids how to thread a sewing machine, select an appropriate stitch, and choose fabrics and patterns that evoke their own unique style. Suggestions for creative variations open up endless possibilities for kids to imaginatively personalize their fabric creations.

Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes for Girls

Author: Yuki Araki
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462916104
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 291

Book Description
Make your own cute and fashionable clothes for girls with this easy-to-use sewing book. Author, Yuki Araki is one of the most recognized names in the growing sewing-for-children movement. The mother of two daughters, Araki has become a DIY sewing favorite because she knows what young girls want. They like to wear stylish clothes that also let them play with ease. Moms adore the relaxed aesthetic of Araki's simple mix-and-match play clothes and accessories, and young girls are happy wearing them because they're both cute and comfortable. Best suited for girls from two to five years old, the sewing patterns in this Japanese sewing book are simple, casual, and look good on any girl. Araki provides westernized patterns in four sizes, plus diagrams and instructions for twenty-two pieces. Simple lines give kids room to move, and the classic styles look good on any frame. Sewing designs include: Shoulder-tie camisole top and dress Classic smock shirt and dress Four variations of a basic elastic-waist skirt Shorts and easy-breezy kid-style leggings to pair with any top Button-front and pullover tops Adorable bucket hat Moms will love dressing their girls in these economical and easy-to-make clothes. Nothing could be simpler—or sweeter!

Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites

Author: Laura Coia
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617459267
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 67

Book Description
Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.

My First Sewing Machine Book

Author: Emma Hardy
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1800650620
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 430

Book Description
With 35 projects that you'll love to make and a helpful techniques section, this book will teach you all about sewing machines. Start out with Clothes and Accessories, where you can make a felt collar and cosy scarf, as well as a pretty skirt.