Making Fleece Crafts (Kids Can Do It) [Hardcover]

Judy Ann Sadler (Author), June Bradford (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Kids Can Do It

Fleece is warm, soft, stretchy, colorful, non-ravelling, easy to wash, quick to dry and, best of all, simple to work with. With this book in the Kids Can Do It series, youngsters can make cozy blankets, snuggly hats and adorable stuffed animals. The projects can be hand- or machine-sewn, and in many cases, fabric glue can be substituted so that even kids who can't sew will be able to make these great fleece crafts. Simple step-by-step instructions, patterns, stitches and ideas are all included. Kids can make a * snake scarf * pet blanket * jester hat * heart pillow * beanbag pig * cozy headband (200009)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-An interesting and informative craft book. Sadler begins by explaining what fleece is, where to find it, and how to get a bargain. She describes the materials needed and presents some basic sewing stitches with clear, easy-to-read instructions and illustrations. Mittens, a scarf, a jester's hat, a beanbag animal, and a pillow are a few of the 15 colorful and inviting projects included. There are further instructions for stitched-on and iron-on appliqu s and actual traceable patterns for several of the crafts. A mix of full-color photographs and drawings results in an attractive and effective presentation.
Cynde Marcengill, Horry County Memorial Library, Surfside Beach, SC
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

An interesting and informative craft book … A mix of full-color photographs and drawings results in an attractive and effective presentation. (School Library Journal )

The projects look appealing, fun, and relatively easy for someone with basic sewing skills. (Booklist )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550748475
• ISBN-13: 978-1550748475
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #732,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, Even for Adults, February 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Making Fleece Crafts (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

This is a great book. I originally picked it up at the library, not realizing (when I logged on via modem) that it was for kids. It has some great, fun projects, colorfully and appealingly illustrated, which makes it great for kids and informative for adults as well. I went out and bought a copy shortly afterwards. I've made one project in it (the jester hat), which turned out GREAT, and have others planned. Good, simple, fun and appealing book--well done!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, October 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Making Fleece Crafts (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

This book is extremely helpful for beginning-intermediaate crafters! It gave me many of ideas on what to do with my growing supply of fleece. It contains great projects like blanket in a pillow, fleece frog, and pom pom hat! This is truely a great book!

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I had expected, September 2, 2011

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This review is from: Making Fleece Crafts (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

I teach sewing to children ages 5 and up and I was looking for some craft ideas when I purchased this book. What I found was some of the projects were too hard for beginners and some were "No Sew" projects. All in all it was alright for a crafting book.