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Kwik Sew's Sewing for Toddlers [Paperback]

Kerstin Martensson (Author)
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Book Description

May 1, 1992
Master Pattern Included

Sewing for Toddlers has easy-to-follow sewing instructions with clear illustrations, time saving techniques and the most up-to-date sewing methods. All styles and creative ideas are shown throughout the book in full colour photographs.

With KWIK?SEW'S Sewing For Toddlers you can use the ideas in the book or combine them with your creativity for endless garment designs. In addition to the fun of sewing toddler's clothes, you will also save a great deal of money since at this age kids grow fast and are constantly growing out of their clothes.

A master pattern is included to create entire wardrobes for girls and boys such as: T-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, jumpsuits, dresses, skirts and over 40 variations. Some of the pattern pieces included on the master pattern are interchangeable so you can make many variations of the garments Also included are appliqués, tips and ideas to add a personal touch.

[KWIK SEW's Sewing for Toddlers Cover] The multi-sized master pattern is printed on durable white paper with colour coded lines for each size. The patterns are printed on both sides of the paper so we could include as many sizes and designs as possible. Trace the patterns using tracing paper or tracing cloth made of transparent pressed fibers.

All of the master pattern pieces include 1/4? (6 mm) seam allowances. This is the best seam allowance to use when sewing toddler clothes. You can use a regular sewing machine or a serger/overlock machine.

The master pattern includes sizes T1 to T4. Toddler sizing assumes that the toddler is wearing diapers. Patterns are made to fit specific body measurements with ease allowed for comfort and style. Before you trace the pattern, choose the size by comparing the toddler's measurements to the measurement chart. Choose the size closest to the height, then compare the chest, waist and hip measurements. If in-between sizes, choose the larger size. The book gives instruction for altering the patterns for the proper fit.


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About the Author

Kerstin Martensson, President of KWIK?SEW Pattern Company, Inc., is internationally known as a sewing expert. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden and educated in both Sweden and England where she specialized in clothing construction, pattern design and fashion.

Kerstin founded KWIK?SEW Pattern Company, Inc. in 1967 to make patterns for stretch fabric. Today KWIK?SEW sells over 850 patterns for all types of fabric. Kerstin Martensson has written many sewing instruction books.

[Kerstin Martensson Photograph] The company has grown world-wide with subsidiaries in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, plus dealers in many other countries.

This tremendous growth of KWIK?SEW is primarily because Kerstin adapted quick, labor saving sewing techniques from ready-to-wear manufacturers. Using these short-cuts, a home sewer could construct a professional finished garment in a fraction of the time it previously took.

Kerstin has traveled extensively throughout North America, Pacific Rim, and Europe lecturing on her techniques to make sewing faster, easier and more fun.

Encouraged by customers' overwhelming acceptance, Kerstin continues to bring the most up-to-date fashion and sewing techniques to the home sewer. The books are easy-to-follow, with step-by-step procedures, many illustrations and colour photography.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Kwik-Sew Pattern Co (May 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0913212164
  • ISBN-13: 978-0913212165
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for (grand- &) parents, whoever sews & loves kids, November 13, 1998
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I bought this book shortly after I had my first child. I couldn't live without this gem in my library these days. I use it to sew for my 2nd child now, and to make gifts for relatives and friends. I also do a lot of charity sewing with the patterns in this book.

This book not only has clear,easy, straight-forward patterns for all the classic basics (dresses, Ts, PJs, overalls, pants, sweatshirts, jackets, even hooded Kangaroo-style pullover sweatshirts), but it also has wonderful, clear, concise sewing lessons in the front.

Truth be told, I learned more to sew from this book than I ever learned in school, from relatives, or from patterns by other companies with bigger names (Simplicity, etc.) I even learned a lot about appropriate fabric selection from this book.

This book gave me inspiration and help every step of the way to create clothes my kids love best and have worn weekly for years.

And when I had questions, detailed sewing help was just a phone call away to the publisher!

A wardrobe that will last you through the toddler years of any and all kids you know, sewing instruction, inspiration and ideas, and help for such a low price? Can't be beat!

PS, a hint -- let the kids pick the fabric and get involved. They'll learn a lot in the process and enjoy 'helping' make the clothes.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, September 4, 2005
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I love this book! It has some great patterns for little ones, with lots of good ideas. I am sewing from it everyday and it is a joy to use. It pays for itself after making a couple of garments. Well illustrated and easy to follow instructions.

Molequa
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great book for amateurs, March 16, 2007
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I have not sewn much since I was a child in 4-H and certainly had forgotten what I needed to know to make clothing and make it look good. I was pleasantly surprised with the wonderful instructions and ease of use. The first pants I made took no time at all and turned out great.
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Sewing for toddlers can be a very rewarding experience, as children at this age usually do not have definite ideas of what their clothes should look like and you can dress them as you wish. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
overcasted edge, casing seam, overcast the raw edges, sew close, outside leg seams, ribbing cuffs, raglan seams, stretch terry, inside leg seams, neckline facings, single knit, folding line, topstitch close, center front seam, horizontal buttonholes, back pattern pieces, gathering stitches, dress bodice, zipper tape, color blocking, seam allowance, same seam, sleeve bands, bias tape, sew the front
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wide Fold, Jumpsuit Sleeve, Jumpsuit Back Neckline Facing, Jumpsuit Back-Use, Jumpsuit Front-Use, T-shirt Sleeve
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