Simple Sewing (Klutz) [ILLUSTRATED] (Spiral-bound)

~ The editors of Klutz (Editor) "Some fabrics - usually prints - have a right and a wrong side..." (more)

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 Description

Featuring seven projects--all to be sewn by hand--this book will appeal to the novice as well as those already interested in sewing. Klutz has bound all the patterns readers need, as well as eight different colors of felt into the book, and filled a pouch on the front with a basic sewing kit, including fabric, thread, needles and pins, plus a few other useful supplies. Full color.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Spiral-bound: 56 pages
• Publisher: Klutz; illustrated edition 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: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443,846 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You Klutz!, May 6, 2004

By	Tiffany Ann (Black Diamond Bay) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

A friend of mine had been pestering me to teach her how to sew. Since she had no experience at all, I suggested she pick up this Klutz book to get a basic understanding of sewing techniques. She laughed it off at first saying that this book is obviously aimed at children and that she'd need something for adults. (She hadn't yet experienced the world of Klutz!)

When I finally convinced her that this book is indeed what she needed, she picked it up and totally got into it. She made the drawstring pouch and then realized she could make a bigger one to use as a purse. And by enlarging the pattern for the scented satchel, she now makes wonderful bags to wrap gifts.

In fact, she's becoming quite a sewing whiz. Thank you Klutz for saving me from having to teach another friend the basics of sewing!

Obviously, I'm giving this book five stars. It is easy to understand, comes with the tools you need to get started and starts from square one. I'm convinced anyone can learn to sew by following the steps in this book.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	"[e-mail]" (philadelphia, MS United States) - See all my reviews

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).