Sew & Go Baby [Paperback]

Jasmine Hubble (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1998

Sew & Go Baby presents 30 practical projects to assemble a memorable gift or party for that special baby or toddler. Clear directions, easy-to-follow full-size pattern sheets and full-color photography will enable sewers to create essential baby gear, clothes, accessories, and thoughtful sibling gifts.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Baby items are notoriously expensive, and some of the most practical ones (a carrier sling, for instance) can be difficult to find. So invest a little in Sew & Go Baby instead and find dozens of great ideas and step-by-step instructions for assorted gear, clothes, shower gifts and decorations--even a few things to keep older siblings involved. Much of the sewing is relatively easy, and an envelope at the back of the book contains full-size, instantly usable tissue-paper patterns. You may not even realize how much you need a quilted travel high chair, a baby-bed-in-a-bag, or a play blanket that zips up to become a toy tote until you've stitched them up and seen how useful they are--and then you won't leave home without them! --Amy Handy

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; Book and Access edition (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873415582
• ISBN-13: 978-0873415583
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,245,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Frustrating to say the least., July 23, 2004

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seiris (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sew & Go Baby (Paperback)

I am a very experienced sewer - have tackled some extremely difficult projects but have never seen such sloppy patterns and directions as those contained in this book. It took at least three times as long as it should have to make the Travel High Chair and matching bib.

I was very enthused when I saw this item and decided to make it as a shower gift for the pregnant daughter of a dear friend. I purchased all the listed materials and sat down to cut out the pattern. What a mess! The bib pattern itself is in two pieces which are to be taped together - the problem is they overlap each other so you have to trace them.
Then when I tried to put the pocket on the bib, the bib was over an inch wider than the pocket - I checked the pattern and sure enough, the bib pattern was wider than the pocket pattern. That was only the beginning. There are no indications of seam allowances, the directions instruct you to pin the bias tape around the high chair, then go on to do something else, you are never instructed to sew the bias tape on. As I got further into the high chair, I discovered that I could not finish it because I needed another item that I had to go back to the fabric store for because it was not included in the materials list. I could go on and on but my advice is to find some other book - the instructions for sewing and assembling the projects are so poorly written, it is a complete waste of money and time unless you are happy making just the very simple items.

I will say that the Travel High Chair is a very clever idea and everyone I have shown it to thought it was terrific. I was able to overcome the lack of adequate directions and mistakes and create a very nice gift but I will not go thru the frustration of trying to make anything else from this book. I tried to locate the author but I couldn't even locate a web page to see if she had posted corrections to her directions. I know this person has written a lot of other books and I have to say I would never buy another of her publications.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars really great ideas, some for more experienced sewers, June 3, 2000

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wiggle "old-mossy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sew & Go Baby (Paperback)

I really like this book, it is nice to find patterns for things like slings and snugli's. However, some of the projects are definitly for more experienced sewers, though plenty for novices. The patterns are a mess, and some of the patterns don't seem to be well planned but I am going to recommend the book anyway. Either way, it is fun to have a pattern for a portable high chair. Where else are you going to find that?

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Ideas, But...., April 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sew & Go Baby (Paperback)

I found Sew and Go Baby to have wonderful ideas. The problem is that the projects are not so simple for a beginner, or someone new to zippers and gromets, etc. The patterns are included (which is a nice idea!) but the pattern pages have no rhyme or reason--so to search for one you may end up unfolding all the pages. And re-folding pattern pages is a pain! The book did have cute shower ideas, and some easy projects such as fleece booties and hats and a neck pillow I made for my 8-month old. I think it will take quite a bit of practice and material to make a go at some of the more difficult projects in this book