Injeanuity (Planet Girl) [Spiral-bound]

Ellen Warwick (Author), Bernice Lum (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Planet Girl

This title in the Planet Girl series features 17 injeanious projects that transform old jeans into stylish and functional new clothes and stuff. Not only are these projects bank-account friendly -- they're environmentally friendly, too! How injeanious is that? Tired jeans are revived with funky cuffs or a waistband. Dreary denim is reborn as skirts, halter tops, slippers, purses, carry-all bags, wallets or bolsters. Illustrated step-by-step instructions for these and many other projects show girls how to make their jeans look better the second time around.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8–Warwick combines a love of denim with some simple crafts that will have readers thinking and feeling like fashion designers. The projects use old jeans and show how, with some simple embellishments and very little cash, they can create a whole new wardrobe, among other items. The book begins with all the important stuff such as parental permission to cut up clothing and the basics of sewing and working with the fabric. It includes 17 projects from re-wearable jeans to purses and wallets to bolsters and footstools to halters and skirts and more. All include clear, easy-to-follow instructions and informative illustrations. The artist has depicted a variety of hip-looking girls in cartoon style to help show the way. They provide an energetic invitation to try the projects. Many of the crafts could be done in a classroom or library setting–if you can get the volume away from the girls long enough to plan the program.–Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA
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From Booklist

Gr. 5-8. Recycle is the operative word for this nifty sewing book that explains, step-by-step, exactly how to turn those old blue jeans into something new, chic, and fun. Readers will need to have a sewing machine handy (along with someone to help them thread it and show them how to stitch backward and forward if they've never used one), but otherwise, no fancy skills are necessary to put together the 17 projects showcased here. Update favorite jeans with embroidered cuffs; convert old denims into a "flirty" skirt with a colorful inset; use pant legs to make a fancy carryall or a book cover. Directions (including those for basic embroidery stitches) are clear and quite thorough; cartoons and diagrams give a trendy look to the book as well as additional construction guidance; and the enclosed spiral binding allows the book to lie flat--right next to the work area. A great addition to the craft shelf. Stephanie Zvirin
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 80 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553376811
• ISBN-13: 978-1553376811
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,862,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Cute but don't expect too much...., July 27, 2011

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This review is from: Injeanuity (Planet Girl) (Spiral-bound)

This book opens with a review of sewing techniques but does not teach you how to sew. The book is spiral bound with glossy pages which makes it handy to have open while you work. The graphics are cartoon style which appeals to kids. Each project has a real photo of the completed item which is also nice since kids are visual.

I think the advertised age appeal level is about right. I've used some of these projects in sewing classes with 9-13 year olds. The projects are a cute collection of things to make from a pair of jeans but it's nothing that can't already be found on the internet for free. Some projects include altering jeans to add decorative cuffs as well as fabric additions to the legs and waist. There are a few skirts and a corset back halter top. On the crafty side you will find some purses, wallets, notebook cover and pillows.

Overall this would be a cute stocking stuffer or addition to a gift bag for a girl that likes to sew and be crafty.

5.0 out of 5 stars Injeanuity, April 30, 2009

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Barbara A. Ellinwood "Babs444" (Hernando, Florida) - See all my reviews
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Need some bonding time with your grandchild? This book has many delightful projects the two of you can sew together. Fun drawings and clear, easy directions make this a must have for your collection.