sewing

Six-year-old Lee will not give up until he can show his big sister Zora, a.k.a. the boss, how good he can sew. Includes instructions on how to make Lee's smiling moon.

Presents an illustrated, step-by-step guide to sewing, looking at the tools and materials involved, reviewing sewing fundamentals, discussing the techniques of sewing clothing and home decor projects, and including information on making alterations.

Provides an introduction to Japanese culture and the tradition of zakka, hand-sewn items for domestic use, and features illustrated instructions for twenty-five zakka projects, including a pot holder, book cover, mug mat, wallet, apron, and room shoes.

A step-by-step guide for sewing clothing, showing how to make each garment and customize old favorites, and includes a guide to fabrics, classic patterns to copy or download for skirts, dresses, tops, pants, tops, and jackets in sizes 2-20, and techniques, tools and equipment.

Describes ways to mend and care for your clothes in order to have a more sustainable wardrobe.

Demonstrates a variety of techniques to mend damaged clothing in a sustainable manner.

Instructions and illustrations present twenty-two paper craft projects from Cheeky Pickle.

Presents instructions for assorted sewing projects.

"Starting with the basics, 'Sewing School Fashion Design' teaches kids how to make three essential garments: a top, a pair of shorts, and a skirt, and then encourages them to build their skills and customize each piece with options for changing the neckline or sleeve length and adding their own decorative touches . . . All the necessary pattern pieces are included for a wide range of sizes and body types, along with guidance on selecting fabric, cutting accurately, and adjusting the fit"--Provided by publisher.

"This ... handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes ... to help ... sewists create ... costumes ... Gillian Conahan walks readers through finding inspiration online and through their fandom; shares insight into translating character art into real-world garments; and offers advice on pattern selection, alterations, fabrics, and embellishment techniques. The book also features 11 original step-by-step basic patterns--such as jumpsuits, jackets, and pants. It then suggests ideas for mixing and matching these basics to create costumes of all styles, including superheroes, pirates, elves, school girls, and adventurers"--Publisher.