I Can Sew - Softcover

Kids will be excited about the great projects they will complete while learning to sew. Projects like: Pony Tail Scrunchy, Digital Music Player Carrier, Perfect in Pink Pillow Case, Drawstring Backpack, Secret Pocket Pillow, Doll Clothes and even an Apron for Mom that they can give with pride. The easy to understand step-by-step instructions will guide beginner sewers through straight stitches,pivot and turn, elastic casings, sewing around curves, pockets, hemming and much more. Each lesson builds confidence while teaching new techniques. This is a great book for anyone who wants to teach sewing skills to young sewers. The projects begin with simple straight stitches and progress to turn-and-pivot and curved stitches. With each new project the sewer completes, they are building skills and confidence. Plus, they will take pride in their accomplishments as they complete a project for each lesson. The new sewer will have fun making projects designed specifically for kids who want to learn to sew. This book has easy to understand instructions written just for kids. The step-by-step instructions, photos, and drawings will help them complete each step of the lesson.

Lynn Weglarz had a passion for sewing from an early age. She started by making clothes by hand for her dolls and then learned to sew on a machine. She graduated with a degree in Home Economics. After college, she began making clothes for herself and hasn't stopped sewing since. Her experience includes garment sewing from baby clothes to wedding dresses, outerwear, home decor and embellishments. In addition to sewing, she enjoys knitting, embroidery, quilting, and felting. Lynn is a past president and regional representative of the American Sewing Guild in the Pacific Northwest, an author and an experienced sewing instructor for kids, teens and adults. When she's not busy sewing, she can be found in her garden or getting ready for her next trip!