My First Stitching and Sewing Book: Learn how to sew with these 35 cute & easy projects: simple stitches, sweet embroidery, pretty applique - Softcover

Hardy, Emma

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9781782493341: My First Stitching and Sewing Book: Learn how to sew with these 35 cute & easy projects: simple stitches, sweet embroidery, pretty applique
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ISBN 10: 1782493344 ISBN 13: 9781782493341
Publisher: CICO Books, 2016

Synopsis

Sewing is fun—learn how to stitch with this step-by-step guide.

Sewing is fun—learn how to stitch with this step-by-step guide.

You’ll soon be a sewing whiz, using a wide variety of hand stitches, as well as learning how to sew in a zipper, how to sew on buttons, and how to embroider and applique. In Jewelry and Accessories, you can make adorable watermelon slice brooches or a fun raccoon scarf, whilst Toys and Dolls has a fake fur teddy bear, which would make a great gift, although he’s so sweet you’ll want to keep him for yourself. You can also make a bunch of colorful felt bugs to play with—your littlest family members will love them. Next is Stationery and Storage, which makes being organized fun! You’ll be the star of your class with the monster pencil case, and the customized tote bag is perfect to carry your books in. Learn some beautiful embroidery stitches with the monogramed pillowcase in Gift Ideas, or why not surprise a friend for their birthday with some personalized bunting? All of the projects have simple step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a clearly marked skill level so that you can start with the simpler projects and move on to more challenging crafts as you become a more confident stitcher.

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About the Author

Author: Emma Hardy is a stylist and designer who has worked on various lifestyle and interiors magazines. Her previous books include My First Sewing Machine Book, Sewing in No Time, Quilting in No Time, Green Crafts for Children, and Sewing for Children, all published by CICO Books. Emma is based in London, UK.

Series Consultant: Susan Akass is the general editor of the 'My First' series, published by CICO Kidz, as well as the author of My First Science Book, My First Bicycle Book, and many popular reading scheme books and children's picture books. Susan is also a full-time elementary school teacher. She is based in Bath, UK.

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Publisher
CICO Books
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1782493344
ISBN 13 
9781782493341
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128
Rating
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