See and Sew: A Sewing Book for Children [Spiral-bound]

Tina Davis (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

When Tina Davis publishedLook and Cook, she got thousands of kids in front of the stove and hooked on cooking as they enjoyed the results of their newfound skills. With this wonderful new companion book, she'll move kids from the kitchen to the living room, where they'll have just as much fun learning to sew everything from a strawberry pot holder to a drawstring bag, from a sock doll to a cat purse they can pin to their pockets.

See and Sew is a vibrant introduction to sewing that doesn't require a sewing machine or advanced skills. Full of charm and color, it offers simple instructions for basic stitches and techniques as well as easy step-by-step directions for 16 fun and kid-friendly projects. It also offers all-important safety guidelines. Designed with beautiful vintage illustrations throughout, the book is as pleasantly nostalgic for the adult in charge as it is engaging for the child at work. In no time at all kids will be exclaiming, "I made it myself!"

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About the Author

Tina Davis is a book designer and the author and designer of STC's Look and Cook. She divides her time between Israel and Pound Ridge, New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 150 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang (June 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584794917
• ISBN-13: 978-1584794912
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy for young and old, July 23, 2006

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beginnersewer - See all my reviews

This review is from: See and Sew: A Sewing Book for Children (Spiral-bound)

I just bought this book and love it. I am 30 and teaching myself to sew. This book includes easy to read and interpret illustrations and wording. It teaches sewing stitches by hand, embroidery, sewing on buttons, and sewing projects. The projects are cute, and it even shows how to make tassels and pom poms. This book is simple enough to teach anyone the basics of sewing. I highly recommend this book for any beginner!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Must Have Sewing Book!, March 19, 2007

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This review is from: See and Sew: A Sewing Book for Children (Spiral-bound)

This is the most charming, useful sewing book for children and adults alike! The vintage illustrations are worth the price alone and the projects are adorable and easy to do...I will treasure it and use it to teach my daughter how to sew!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars See and Sew: A Sewing Book for Children, August 16, 2007

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Ellena Elizabeth (Ipswich, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: See and Sew: A Sewing Book for Children (Spiral-bound)

Love this book. The feel of the paper and the illustrations are divine. This is one that lived up to the reviews I read and I am so happy to have it.
Even though it is a children's book it is a treasure to me and looks great displayed in my sewing room.
Evokes feeling of a bygone era and brings back a lot of wonderful old memories spent in the sewing room with my mum and granny.
You will love it too!!