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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412 Comments
Sewing is the means by which I can recreate the styles of the past for my dolls.
I love sewing because it gives me a chance to play with gorgeous fabrics and pretty buttons and bows.
Sewing gives me a chance to be creative as well as creating useful and fun items (clothing, bags, costumes) for myself, my dolls and my nieces. Furthermore does it create an opportunity for me to earn extra money by selling my creations at markets.
It is a skill my mother taught me, a skill her mother taught her and a skill I hope to teach at least one of my nieces (here the book will help :). For me it is therefor also part of my heritage, a skill and a talent, something to treasure and enjoy, but also to share with future generations.
Sewing is fun, relaxing, rewarding!
I LOVE sewing because of the rewards in the finished project, because it is a form of therapy/relaxation, because it is a primitive art form derived out of necessity through generations in my family. My Grammy was most inspirational person who had me making crazy quilt blocks at a very young age.
Sewing makes my day creative and fun!
I love to sew because its a dying craft I feel accomplished when I finish something,. I would love to get the book on AD. My granddaughter has one, I would love to have ask me to make her an outfit. Ps they are going to Chicago next week to the American Girl Doll store. How spoiled is that.