Replies

1. 
   paddyscar | Apr 28, 2005 06:23am | #1

   Hi Mem:

   Having retired from the library field I would recommend Kids Can Press which has several choices on their web page.  Their books are well written and they have been in business for years.  http://www.kidscanpress.com

   If you don't find one there, let me know and I'll send some other titles.

   Frances

1. 
   mem1 | Apr 28, 2005 09:10am | #2

   Thankyou Francis I have been perusing that sight and have just decided on the quilting book and another book which has projects from The Little House on the Prairie series . Marianne

2. 
   rekha | Apr 28, 2005 08:26pm | #3

   I remember seeing books for children on this site and include the relevant excerpt:http://www.faqs.org/faqs/crafts/textiles/books/part2/

    

    

    

    "NSBC: Notes on Sewing Books for Kids
   [[email protected] (Carolyn Peterson)]

   I think _Let's Sew_ is a good beginning sewing book.  After an older teen or
   adult has the basics down from this book and wants to do more on their own, I
   suggest _Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing with Pretty Pati's Perfect Pattern
   Primer_ by Pati Palmer and Susan Pletsch (list $7.50).  It expands on the
   basics with additional information about selecting thread, fabric,
   interfacings, etc.  There is basic fitting information, more pressing
   techniques and more basic sewing tips.  It could also be a good review and
   update on sewing techniques for someone who hasn't sewn for years, but wants
   to start again.

   MFSB: _My First Sewing Book--Hand Sewing_ by Winky Cherry. (list price $8.50)
   [[email protected] (Carolyn Peterson)]

   This book is written for the 5-11 year old child.  The projects in it are made
   of 2 identical pieces of felt, which are whip stitched most of the way around
   the edges, stuffed and whip stitched shut.  The projects are very appropriate
   for that age group.

   What I didn't like about the book: The sewing supply list includes thread
   snippers--it took a while to convince my 5 year old daughter that it was ok to
   use scissors to cut the thread.  The recommended needles and thread were a
   nuisance to locate--finally just used regular thread and needles I had on
   hand.  I didn't care for the instructions for knotting thread and finishing
   up.  The book is written in an awkward rhyme.

   I am usually a big fan of Palmer/Pletsch books, but was disappointed
   with this one.  It is the only one I have found that is geared toward a
   student that young, though.

   LS: _Let's Sew--A Beginner's Sewing Guide_ by Nancy Zieman. (list price $5.95)
   [[email protected] (Carolyn Peterson)]

   This book is written for the teenager and pre-teens.  It starts out with a
   reasonable supply list (IMO), explains the parts of a sewing machine and a
   serger, covers some information about information on patterns and some
   information about selecting fabrics.  The fabric information isn't extremely
   detailed, but has very basic information for a beginner."