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

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CICO Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2022


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800651023


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 29


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.19 x 0.5 x 10.87 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #147,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #201 in Crafts for Children (Books) #335 in Sewing (Books) #349 in Needlework (Books)


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  • Kid-friendly sewing skills book with fun projects
Format: Paperback
This is a great introduction to sewing skills book that I'm using with my 9 year old granddaughter. So far she's made the drawstring backpack, reversible skirt and knot bag and we have several other projects we're interested in trying. We're having a lot of fun planning for and completing the projects. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025 by Patricia DeBruhl

  • Fantastic! Just what I was looking for!
Format: Paperback
I wanted a sewing book to use with my 12-year-old granddaughter. I couldn't be more pleased with this book! It has various sewing levels: easy peasy; you're on your way; you've got this; and you're a star. The projects are very creative; the instructions are clear; and the illustrations are colorful. There are some pattern templates that are full-size, and others that you would have to photocopy at 200%. But for most of the projects, patterns are not even needed. I'll admit that neither my granddaughter nor I have had the time to actually get together to sew, but I know she would like this book. I may just give it to my daughter and have her use it. The book is very well done. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022 by KTH

  • Comprehensive book for 10 and older.
Format: Paperback
Very comprehensive book, too advanced for my 7 year old granddaughter.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026 by Need to know

  • Was What I hoped for AND MORE !!!!
Format: Paperback
This was the 2nd book that I had ordered for my 8 year old granddaughter. The first book was a very big disappointment. This book has a full chapter dedicated to the needed tools to get started with. It described various steps that you need to do before you even start to sew on a project. Well written, photos were colorful and there were excellent drawings and patterns for the subjects and the projects. Hope it will create a love of sewing and especially quilting in the granddaughter. If so, she will be the 5th generation of ladies in my family to embrace the love of the art. Thank you to Angela Pressley for writing just wonderful book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023 by Shorty

  • Good quality explanations and fun projects
Format: Paperback
I bought this for a young family friend & she has enjoyed learning & exploring sewing through these project ideas.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2025 by NMK

  • It is a great book for children and adults
Format: Paperback
Cute, simple projects that use all the basics of sewing. Looking forward to gifting it to a young person that wants to know how to use their mom's sewing machine.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 by Cathy N

  • Sewing Book
Format: Paperback
I get ideas from this book to use with granddaughter
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024 by Jane Dorman

  • Perfect
Format: Paperback
Really clear directions and fun projects for a first-time machine sewer!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024 by HG

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