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Sewing School ® 2

Lessons in Machine Sewing; 20 Projects Kids Will Love to Make
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Sewing School ® 2 by Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley is a delightful children's book that offers more advanced sewing projects for young enthusiasts who have mastered the basics. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to sew items like bags, soft toys, and clothes, inspiring creativity and improving skills with clear guidance. The book is filled with engaging illustrations and is perfect for nurturing a child's love for sewing and crafting.
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce children to the world of sewing. With step-by-step instructions and kid-friendly projects, it's perfect for nurturing creativity and teaching practical skills.

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Helps young children learn to sew using hand-sewing techniques, but as they get older and more accomplished, they learn to use a sewing machine. This title offers both boys and girls 20 projects ranging from a secret message pillow, wall pockets and a zippy pouch to a water bottle holder and even a fabric guitar and microphone.

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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 personalise their fabric creations.

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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612120492

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 160

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.

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  • 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 colourful 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...
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  • Sewing School ® Quilts
    The best-selling authors of the Sewing School series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including...
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  • Sewing School ® Box Set
    The best-selling book duo Sewing School and Sewing School 2 are featured in this special gift set, along with bonus "Made By" fabric labels that kids can iron onto their creations. With appealing step-by-step photography and instructions written specially for kids aged 6 and up, these books cover the full range of sewing skills. Topics include hand stitching, operating a...
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Also by Andria Lisle

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  • 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 colourful 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...
    Spiral bound
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Sewing School ® Quilts
    The best-selling authors of the Sewing School series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including...
    Spiral bound
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Sewing School ® Box Set
    The best-selling book duo Sewing School and Sewing School 2 are featured in this special gift set, along with bonus "Made By" fabric labels that kids can iron onto their creations. With appealing step-by-step photography and instructions written specially for kids aged 6 and up, these books cover the full range of sewing skills. Topics include hand stitching, operating a...
    Spiral bound
    Sold Out

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