A Kid's Guide to Sewing: Learn to Sew with Sophie & Her Friends

From the Publisher: Making A Cuddle Fleece Patchwork Throw

• Build your skills one fun project at a time.
• Make things you'll really want to wear and use, like an awesome bathing suit cover-up, a stylish lunch tote, and a handy messenger bag.
• Invite your friends over for a sewing party!

Ready For A Swim Pool Cover-Up

The secret to this project is learning how to use elastic thread. Once you've figured it out, you'll realize that you can use the same pattern for making sundresses or summer shirts. All you have to do is change the fabric and the length. You can make this cover-up in cotton, or in stretchy French terry cloth for an absorbent version. It's hard to find cute pool cover-ups for tweens and teens, so why not make your own? You can make it with or without straps.

Backpack Decorations

Sophie says this is one of her favorite projects in the book. She had a really good time making these decorations with her friends. You can get creative making the stacked flowers and ice cream cones from felted wool. You can use beads, embroidery, or even sequins. Just make sure that you stitch them on carefully so they don't fall off!

Sew a Hairband

After Sophie made her first hairband, she began wearing it almost every day. In addition to being cute, it's an easy way to keep your hair off your face. Although it's a small project, there are lots of steps. So this isn't a project you want to make in a hurry or when you're tired. Once you've made it the first time, though, it gets much faster.

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