Sewing School ® 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing; 20 Projects Kids Will Love to Make

by Andria Lisle, Amie Petronis Plumley

Overview

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. 

Also available in this series: Sewing School ®,Sewing School ® Fashion Design, Sewing School ® Quilts, and Sewing School ® Box Set.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612120492
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	06/18/2013
Series:	Sewing School
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,088,012
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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. 

Table of Contents

A Note to You from the Authors

About this Book: An Introduction for Adults

Getting Started

Welcome to Sewing School 2!

Lesson One: How to Use This Book

Lesson Two: How to Choose a Sewing Machine

Lesson Three: In Your Sewing Kit

Lesson Four: Sewing Machine School Rules

Lesson Five: Finding Out about Fabric

Lesson Six: Patterns

Lesson Seven: Ready, Set, Thread

Lesson Eight: Get Your Machine Stitches On

Lesson Nine: It's Time to Sew

Lesson Ten: Turn the Good Side Out

Lesson Eleven: Stuffing and Topstitching

Lesson Twelve: Bring Your Project to Life

Lesson Thirteen: Pop Quiz

Stitching Sampler

Square Pins Pincushion

Sewing Machine Cozy

 

In My Room

Secret Message Pillow

Welcome to My Room

Sleepy Bear

Wall Pocket

Stripy Quilt

 

Let's Go

Cookie Coin Saver

Tag Along

Art-to-Go-Go

Zippy Pouch

eHold

 

Time to Play

Hip Hip Hooray! Bunting

Quiet Play

Etc. Backpack

Superstar Microphone

Rock On Guitar

 

The Great Outdoors

Snack Time

Extra Pocket & Belt

Portable Tree Stump

Water Bottle Holder

Patchwork Scarf

 

Skill Builder 1: Hand Sewing Skills

Skill Builder 2: Oops!

More for Grown-Ups: Sewing with a Group

Find It Yourself: Resource Guide

Index

What People are Saying About This

Maya Donenfeld

Sewing School 2seamlessly takes children to the next skill level with the same clear instructions and inspiring photographs as their first book. It's just what follow up books should be, however it's a fine stand alone, too! Learning how to use a sewing machine can be intimidating, but the authors have created the perfect resource for demystifying the process. The directions and projects are not only fresh and enticing, but are presented in a language that's totally accessible to today's young stitching crew. With this book in their hands they'll be ready to make just about anything they dream up!

Kathreen Ricketson. Founder and editor of whipup.net and Action Pack magazine for kids (action-pack.

The lessons, step-by-step photos, and fun kid-friendly (and kid made) projects inSewing School 2are hugely inspiring forbudding crafters. I particularly enjoyed the inclusion of lots of photos of happy children making and using their sewing projects.

The Crafty Crow Cassi Griffin

I love this book! Presented in a logical and easy to understand format, girls and boys will build confidence and self-esteem while learning to make fun projects with a sewing machine!

Editorial Reviews

09/01/2013
This sequel to Sewing School focuses on teaching children and preteens how to use a sewing machine to create fun and quirky projects. The kid-friendly ideas included here are easy to cut and sew, making them virtually frustration proof, and the samples pictured use colorful and whimsical fabrics that will attract children. Each project lists step-by-step instructions complemented by photographs that clearly depict how each step should look. Additionally, there are plenty of images of children sewing (mostly girls, though there are a few boys mixed in), along with advice from young sewists. VERDICT While children are the target audience, adult beginners may appreciate the pleasant tone and accessible projects. Grown-ups will find as well many useful tips for helping young people who are interested in sewing. Readers may also enjoy Sara Trail's Sew with Sara: PJs, Pillows, Bags & More; Fun Stuff To Keep, Give, Sell!

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