Provides clear illustrations and information about all the elements of machine and hand sewing, from sewing on a button to basic embroidery techniques. Includes instructions for making fifteen simple projects including a pillowcase, an apron, and a t-shirt.
When thirteen-year-old Dina emigrates from Germany to America in 1871, her only wish is to return home as soon as she can, but as the months pass and she survives a multitude of hardships living with her uncle and his young wife and baby, she finds herself thinking of Brooklyn as her home.
While traveling along the Oregon Trail, ten-year-old Cora and her newborn baby sister suffer the loss of their mother and are separated, but Cora stitches a book to tell the dark-eyed baby of their journey and family.
Step-by-step instructions describe how to create a sewing kit, how to select fabric, how to do basic sewing stiches and techniques, and how to create fifteen different craft and clothing projects.
Contains games and activities designed to help beginning sewers develop sewing machine skills, features thirteen sewing projects for children age seven and up, and includes safety tips, and notes for adults supervisors.
Presents an introduction to the basics of hand sewing and machine sewing, and provides instructions for a variety of simple sewing projects, including a beach wrap, slumber sack, t-shirt skirt, and others.
Describes the work done by an African-American woman who makes wearable art, all kinds of clothes worn by actors and other performers, and costumes used in museums.
