Sewing Machine Basics for Children: A fun step-by-step guide to machine sewing

by Angela Pressley

Overview

A complete course in machine-sewing for children aged 7+ years

Sewing is a skill that has so many benefits for children and can give them real pride in their achievements. Angela Pressley has been teaching children to sew for 15 years, and knows how to encourage and inspire them to learn, starting with the basics and building up a portfolio of skills. And to keep them interested, she has designed 30 makes that will help them cement the knowledge they've gained, from sewing simple seams to patchwork, curves and corners, hems, linings, and so much more. The book starts with an introduction to the sewing machine and some of the basic skills and equipment needed to sew. Then there are four chapters, each beginning with a techniques section, followed by projects that put into practice the skills just learned. Every project includes clear artworks plus a difficulty rating, from "easy peasy" to "you're on your way", "you've got this", and "you're a star". As children progress through the levels they will learn how to make their own toys, bags, accessories, and clothes, and will be encouraged to put their own creative ideas into their sewing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781800651029
Publisher:	Ryland Peters & Small
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	257,049
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.85(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Angela Pressley is a self-confessed fabricaholic and owner of The Sewing Club, where she teaches inspirational classes for children and adults. Her studio is based by the sea on the Kent coast, and she lives just outside Canterbury, UK with her husband and family. Find out more at www.thesewingclub.co.uk

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Sewing kit 5

Chapter 1 Getting started 6

Workshop 1 Cutting out 8

Workshop 2 Sewing skills 10

Workshop 3 Seams and hems 14

Chapstick and hand gel holders 16

Coaster 18

Drawstring backpack 20

Door tidy 24

Luggage tag 26

Reversible skirt 29

Chapter 2 Learning the basics 32

Workshop 4 Building on your skills 34

Workshop 5 Hand sewing 37

Loveheart pillow 40

POpsicle pillow 42

Llama 46

Boat pincushion caddy 51

Celebration crown 54

Astro the space bunny 58

Astro's sleeping bag 61

Knot bag 64

Reversible apron 67

Tailor-made top 70

Chapter 3 Finishing touches 74

Workshop 6 Patchwork, quilting, and appliqué 76

Sleep mask 80

Takeaway table mat and napkin 82

Appliquéd pillowcase 85

Stack of books notebook cover 88

Patchwork pillow 90

Chapter 4 Bags and purses 92

Workshop 7 Bag-making skills 94

Water bottle holder 98

Bed tidy 101

Pyramid beanbag 104

Earbuds buddy 108

Drawstring pouch 110

Rainbow coin purse 114

Mr. Silver Cloud bag 116

Care-eating bear 120

Doodle sketch messenger bag 124

Templates 128

Index 143

Suppliers and acknowledgments 144