Simple Sewing (Klutz S.) [Spiral-bound]

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Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Klutz S.

A how-to book of sewing featuring seven great projects and not one sewing machine. Each project has been designed to tolorate big stitches and still rate high on the "look-what-I-made" scale of satisfaction.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Eye-appealing collection of fabrics, felt, ribbons, trimmings, and colored threads tempt the novice to explore the craft of hand sewing. Starting with how to thread a needle and do basic stitching, step-by-step instructions illustrate how to make essentials (packet for storing needles and a strawberry-shaped pincushion) and fun things (scented sachet, drawstring pouch, stuffed mouse, fat cat, and more). A 1999 Parents' Choice® Gold Award Winner. (Ruth B. Roufberg, Parents' Choice®) -- From Parents' Choice®

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 56 pages
• Publisher: Klutz; Book and Access edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570543178
• ISBN-13: 978-1570543173
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,080,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Birthday Present, March 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Simple Sewing (Klutz S.) (Spiral-bound)

My almost 10yo loved this kit with instructions. She made a needle case, slip-bag, and stuffed cat totally unassisted using just the supplies in the kit and the instructions in the book. We've purchased 6 more of these to give as Birthday gifts for 9-11 year old girls. They've all responded very positively as well.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great hands on project, September 2, 2001

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This review is from: Simple Sewing (Klutz S.) (Spiral-bound)

I got this book as a Christmas gift a couple years back because I had been wanting to learn how to sew . This book was very fun,educational, and had simple instructions.. It come with just about everything you need to get started(needles,thread,cloth,ect.).The only thing you would need extra is scissors, a ruler, and other around-the-house supplies. The book includes 7 fun projects wich include a scented sachet, a needle book, a strawberry pin cushion, a dishtowel apron(you'll need an old towel for this one), drawstring pouch (i couldn't get this one to turn out right), a mouse, and a fat cat. Although this book was fun, I would suggest it to someone that is around the ages of 8-13(the book had sharp needles and some things that a smaller child wouldn't understand).

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars it's ok, March 9, 2005

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Sara (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simple Sewing (Klutz S.) (Spiral-bound)

I bought this book for my son who wanted to learn to sew. While it has some great patterns and comes with most of what you need, the directions can be a bit confusing to a beginner and there is an overuse of felt.

The one project he has completed so far was the pull string purse. It is made from felt instead of regular material and was very difficult to sew. Also, the project used a straight stitch and this left holes in the purse around the seams when completed even though the directions were followed exactly. I will have to go back and sew that in myself.

The measurements for the amount of floss to use to create the pull strings are off by several inches. Fortunately I helped him with that part and could see right away that there was no way the small amount of thread they called for would work.

I think if they had used a different stitch and regular material, this project would have been much easier. Hopefully the other patterns will be easier to follow and complete.