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Sewing School

21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make
By Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley
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Sewing School by Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the fun world of sewing. With easy-to-follow instructions, colourful photographs, and engaging projects, the book aims to inspire creativity and teach basic sewing skills. It's perfect for children who are eager to learn and explore their artistic abilities through hands-on activities.
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You might enjoy this delightful book if you're keen to inspire creativity in young minds through the art of sewing. It's perfect for children eager to learn new skills, offering simple projects that encourage hands-on fun and imaginative crafting.

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Kids everywhere are showing off their stitching skills as they learn to sew their very own fun things with needle and thread. Sewing nurtures creativity, develops coordination, and boosts confidence, but kids know that it’s just plain fun.

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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 required. With plenty of encouragement and helpful tips, Sewing School helps young sewers develop their skills while sparking a passion that will last a lifetime.

Also available in this series: Sewing School 2, Sewing School Fashion Design, Sewing School Quilts, and Sewing School Box Set.

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Sewing School is praised for making the art of sewing both accessible and enjoyable for children, with engaging projects and clear instructions that captivate young readers and encourage creativity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781603425780

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 03 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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Amie Petronis Plumley Andria Lisle Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational

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 ® 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...
    By Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley
    Spiral bound
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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...
    By Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley
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  • Sewing School ® 2
    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...
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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...
    By Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley
    Spiral bound
    $3999
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    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...
    By Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley
    Spiral bound
    Sold Out

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