Summary

For kids who have mastered hand sewing, machine sewing opens up exciting new possibilities! WithSewing School Lessons in Machine Sewing,children 7 and up can make 20 creative projects as they develop their machine sewing skills. With plenty of photos and step-by-step text written for kids to understand, young ones will need only a little adult help as they learn how to thread a machine, how to change a needle, why and when to use a particular stitch, how to use the pressure foot, how to choose and use different fabrics, and how to use a pattern. The projects appeal to both boys and girls and include a secret message pillow, wall pockets, a zippy pouch, a water-bottle holder, and even a fabric guitar and microphone.

Author Biography

Andria Lisle is coauthor of Sewing School®, Sewing School 2®, Sewing School Quilts, and Sewing School® Fashion Design. She is Curator of Strategic Engagement at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Amie Petronis Plumley is coauthor of Sewing School®, Sewing School® 2, Sewing School® Quilts, and Sewing School® Fashion Design. She is an elementary school teacher at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee, where she inspires students to sew in the classroom, in an after-school sewing club, and at a wildly popular summer sewing camp.

A Note to You from the Authors

About this Book: An Introduction for Adults

Getting Started

Welcome to Sewing School 2!

Lesson One: How to Use This Book

Lesson Two: How to Choose a Sewing Machine

Lesson Three: In Your Sewing Kit

Lesson Four: Sewing Machine School Rules

Lesson Five: Finding Out about Fabric

Lesson Six: Patterns

Lesson Seven: Ready, Set, Thread

Lesson Eight: Get Your Machine Stitches On

Lesson Nine: It's Time to Sew

Lesson Ten: Turn the Good Side Out

Lesson Eleven: Stuffing and Topstitching

Lesson Twelve: Bring Your Project to Life

Lesson Thirteen: Pop Quiz

Stitching Sampler

Square Pins Pincushion

Sewing Machine Cozy

In My Room

Secret Message Pillow

Welcome to My Room

Sleepy Bear

Wall Pocket

Stripy Quilt

Let's Go

Cookie Coin Saver

Tag Along

Art-to-Go-Go

Zippy Pouch

eHold

Time to Play

Hip Hip Hooray! Bunting

Quiet Play

Etc. Backpack

Superstar Microphone

Rock On Guitar

The Great Outdoors

Snack Time

Extra Pocket & Belt

Portable Tree Stump

Water Bottle Holder

Patchwork Scarf

Skill Builder 1: Hand Sewing Skills

Skill Builder 2: Oops!

More for Grown-Ups: Sewing with a Group

Find It Yourself: Resource Guide

Index

Supplemental Materials

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