Kids' Sewing Workshop: 26 Projects for Young Makers

By Karine Thiboult-Demessence

Aspiring and experienced seamstresses or seamsters now have their ultimate guide to sewing. Sewing Workshop for Young Makers features 40 awesome patterns for young people who enjoy sewing. Each creation can be made on a sewing machine by following the super simple instructions that are accompanied by illustrated steps and diagrams. The garments, as instructed in the book, are sized for an average 10-year-old girl and are sized loose. The techniques shown in the book, by hand and by machine, establish a necessary basic skill set followed by the variety of learn-to-sew projects including a charm bag, a tied headband, braided bracelets, a cactus cushion, a retro purse, message banners, a maxi sweatshirt and more! In a world where it is increasingly important to be frugal, instead of buying their next wardrobe, kids can now make their own!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Landauer
• Release date: Mar 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9781637413050

Karine Thiboult-Demessence

Karine Thiboult-Demessence is a journalist, designer, photo stylist, author and blogs under the name Mademoiselle Tika. She lives in France.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Illustration HOW TO TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS

The designs featured in this book are sized for 10–12-year-olds and are loose-fitting. To shorten, lengthen, or make smaller, you'll need to measure yourself using a tape measure.

Add ¾ (2 cm) to your full hip measurement for a straight skirt, 2 (5 cm) to your chest measurement for a close-fitting top, and 1 ½ (4 cm) to your high hip measurement. Don't forget to add ⅜ (1 cm) for seams and between ⅜–¾" (1–2 cm) for hems!

1.   Shoulders: measure from shoulder to shoulder.

2.   Chest: measure chest circumference, under your arms.

3.   Waist: measure just above your belly button.

4.   High Hip: measure 2" (5 cm) below your belly button.

5.   Full Hip: measure at your widest point (i.e., around your butt).

6.   Arm Length: measure from shoulder to wrist.

7.   Shoulder Length: measure from the base of your neck to your shoulder.

8.   Skirt Length: measure from 2" (5 cm) below your belly button (if you like a low waist) to mid-thigh, knee, calf, etc., depending on the length you want.

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KEY

Each project is rated on a scale of 1–3 to indicate its difficulty level.

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YOU WILL NEED:

•A pair of sewing scissors. Only use them to cut fabric. If you cut other things with them, they won't cut as well.

•A box of pins.

•Sewing thread.

•A ruler.

•A square for precise right angles.

•A sewing chalk pencil; the marks will disappear in the wash.

•A wooden stick (like a chopstick); ideal for reversing corners without damaging them.

•A tape measure for sewing.

•A thread cutter.

•Sewing glue stick.

Illustration CHOOSING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

SEWING MACHINE

Most of the designs are made using a sewing machine. The Singer MC1507 sewing machine is ideal for young dressmakers and beginners.

Helpful Hint: For a prettier finish, you can use metallic thread (silver, gold, etc.). Just use polyester thread in the bobbin and the metallic thread for sewing. Sew on the right side of the fabric!