Are you new to sewing? Do you need to learn the basics? Do you want to see what is being taught with clear color photo's? This new book, written by Cinnamon Miles of Liberty Jane Clothing, may be the perfect thing to guide you on your journey to learn to sew! As an added bonus: Cinnamon, Melinda, and Karin worked together to bring you lots of exciting new crafty projects to help you learn the skills taught in the book. One of the favorites is the zippered clutch (pictured below)!
Geared toward the absolute beginner, Idiot's Guides: Sewing
Projects Included in the book:
Fabric Bookmark, Infinity Scarf, Peter Pan Collar Embellishment (on a tee or tank), Lace Embellished Cami Tank, Fabric Headband, Zipper Clutch, Pleated Pillowcase, Monogrammed Key Fob, Quilted Pot Holder, Pocket Tee, Peppermint Coasters, Elastic Waist Skirt, Mannequin Scissor Holder, Felt Coffee Cozy, Sewing Machine Cover, Pincushion, Tissue Pack Cover, Reusable Snack Bag, Drawstring Flat Pack, Tablet Case, Picnic Blanket, Makeup Brush Holder, Applique Pillow.
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Since I teach sewing to children, this would be an awesome book to add to my library. Little girls love making clothes for their dolls almost as much as I do. I think this book would give me lots more ideas for projects for my classes.
It is truly amazing how we can take a beautifully designed fabric and a designed pattern and turn it into a work of art just by patience and perserverance. I am in Awe by all the amazing patterns that are out there for 18" American girl dolls, Ellowyne dolls, Magic Attic etc. It is truly breathtaking to see our little vinyl friends be transported into another time period by our own hands and machines and fabrics. I wish I had this when I was a little girl. I had the mind set but no one to teach me. I am truly grateful and blessed to have found such talented artists in Pixie Faire to enhance our creative process in our own little journey through time.It makes the value of our dolls more attractive because we put some much of ourselves into the costumes and bring back a time in history when our ancestors walked the earth. So exciting. It is a learning process not just for children but we adults who create these works of art on our dolls.
I would love to win this book for my granddaughter who is 9 years old……….she has a deep desire to learn to sew and I definitely want her to learn from an expert. She has watched me a lot and wants to learn badly. She just got a sewing machine of her own for Christmas and has watched a tutorial on a sausage pillowcase and completed this. So, I am anxious to get this book for her to read and learn more about sewing.
Growing up on a farm without “little” neighbors sewing became my friend. At a very early age Mom let me use her sewing machine and her fabric scraps to make clothes for my Revlon doll. This led to 4-H, high school Home Economics, B.S. Home Economics, M.S. Home Economics, teaching junior high, sewing for my daughters and their dolls. I’m now looking forward to sewing for my granddaughter Ruby’s little friends. Sewing is who I am.
Growing up on a farm without “little” neighbors, sewing became my friend. At a very early age Mom let me use her sewing machine and her fabric scraps to sew for my Revlon doll. This led to 4-H, High School Home Economics, B.S. Home Economics, M.S. in Clothing & Textiles, teaching Junior High and then sewing for my little girls and all their dolls. Today I’m looking forward to sewing for my granddaughter Ruby’s little friends. Sewing is who I am.