One of the questions that I get asked again and again (and again!) from friends and blog readers alike is, "What is a good book for a beginning sewist?" Well, I have finally found my favorite!
The sweet Katie Lewis, who blogs over at the red kitchen, has just published a fantastic book for anyone just starting out on their sewing adventure (Christmas wish alert!). The beginning section covers all the basics you'll need to know from fabric and supplies, to stitches, and techniques. I think I might even lend it to my husband for a bit, because I don't know how many times I've been sought out because he "just doesn't know how to sew on a button". Yep, covers that too!
Katie takes you step by step through 30 projects that are just perfect for a beginner, but are versatile enough for a more advanced sewist to have fun with. And for me, the thing that makes this book stand out above all the other "learn-to-sew" books is that each step and each direction for every project is accompanied by a photo. She really ensures that anyone can become a confident sewist!
So many of these projects are super kid-friendly, and combined with the step-by-step photos, this is really a great first sewing book for a child as well as an adult. I know I'm going to be handing it over to Phoebe soon as she expresses more and more interest in using the machine herself.
Okay, so let's get to the projects! I got straight to work on making a set of adorable bean bags. I must of had a moment of crazy, because all of a sudden I found myself cutting into my precious japanese fairytale prints that I have been hoarding for years. But they turned out super cute, and they are way more fun to play with and enjoy than just sitting on the shelf in my sewing room.
Phoebe claimed them immediately and has been playing toss, stacking them up, and carrying them around ever since.
Who wants an early Christmas present?! Katie is playing Santa Claus and giving away a copy to one lucky reader!
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And if you'd like to buy a copy for every one of your friends, Katie's book can be found here -
Amazon
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Thanks for the giveaway dear Katie, and congrats on the great book!
