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Sewing Bee


My Sewing Machine Book: A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide
Jane Bull
£12.99 £12.34A fresh and fun introduction to sewing on a machine for kids, this guide is perfect for budding little crafters. From threading up, to filling a bobbin, award winning author Jane Bull uses clear step-by-step instructions and photos to walk you through everything you need to know to get to grips with your machine. My Sewing Machine Book is packed with easy sewing projects, templates, and patterns to try, and your newly learned skills can then be put to the test with 20 creative and original projects to make - from bags and accessories, to colourful cushions and fabric toys.

Stitch-by-Stitch: A Beginner's Guide to Needlecraft
Jane Bull
£9.99 £9.49Stitch-by-Stitch from craft expert Jane Bull is packed with more than 50 inspiring and easy to-make projects for children to get you stitching, making, and designing. You'll discover how to make handy cotton bags, patchwork cushions, applique pictures, and many more great gifts and fun things to keep. From what to use and when, Stitch-by-Stitch contains a wealth of needlecraft know-how, and with simple step-by-step instructions it is great fun to dip in and out of. Perfect to encourage and inspire crafters who are just starting out - find something fun to do with those spare beads and buttons.

My First Sewing Machine Book: 35 Fun and Easy Projects for Children Aged 7 Years +
Emma Hardy
£12.99 £12.34With 35 projects that you'll love to make and a helpful techniques section, this book will teach you all about sewing machines. Start out with Clothes and Accessories, where you can make a felt collar and cosy scarf, as well as a pretty skirt. Then try one of the Bags and Cases, such as a cute bobble-trim coin purse, an MP3 player case and even a sleepover bag. Transform your room with Things for Your Room - the wall tidy looks great and gives you somewhere to store all your bits and pieces, and you can brighten up your bedding with a patchwork quilt. Finally, why not have a go at the Toys and Games? Make a rag doll, and then clothes for it, too, to get a feel for dressmaking, or create a fabric games board for playing draughts and chess. Every project has step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a skill level so you can start with easy items and move on to more challenging things as you get better at using your machine.

Sewing Know-How: Techniques and Tips for All Levels of Skill from Beginner to Advanced
CICO Books
£12.99 £12.34A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every sewer needs to know. Whether you want to learn new techniques or brush up on the basics, this is the perfect reference guide to keep by your side as you sew. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow artworks show you how to master everything from preparing a pattern and cutting out your fabric, to applying zips and making hems and darts. If you are a beginner, the first chapter takes you through all the tools you will need, including a sewing machine, pins, needles and scissors. For experienced dressmakers, tips on French seams, making buttonholes and topstitching will help you achieve a perfect finish. Whatever your skill level, this essential handbook will build your confidence and abilities, giving you all the foundations for creating beautiful projects.

My Big Book of Sewing: Over 60 Fantastic Projects to Stitch and Sew
CICO Books
£9.99 £9.49A bumper book of over 60 creative projects to inspire and challenge budding young sewers. Young crafters who are keen to learn to sew, or simply want to improve their basic sewing skills, need look no further than My Big Book of Sewing. Packed with over 60 creative projects carefully selected to appeal to children, it includes stylish clothes, bags and accessories as well as cute toys and gifts. Every project includes a photo and clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions of how to make it, as well as a skill level so that children can start by learning the basics but then quickly progress. The projects cover a wide range of impressive sewing skills that are clearly explained in the techniques section, including basic stitches and decorative stitches as well as a foolproof guide to using a sewing machine.

My Sewing Workshop: Simple Guide to Skills & Supplies; 40 Fun Projects to Stitch & Share
Annabel Wrigley
£12.99 £12.34From the popular We Love to Sew series and best-selling author Annabel Wrigley, comes the go-to kids' guide to build sewing confidence! Includes not just sewing projects, but crafts like painting, cross-stitch, wall art, and tons of art to express your creativity.

Children's Learn to Crochet Book: 35 Patterns for Clothes, Accessories, Gifts and Toys
CICO Books
£12.99 £12.34Learn to crochet with these simple patterns and step-by-step instructions for children aged 7 years plus. This book will teach children how to use a crochet hook to make different stitches that they'll soon be using to make all sorts of pretty items. Each project has a difficulty rating of 1, 2, or 3, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide little ones along the way. In Clothes and Accessories, they'll find warm and cosy scarves, a beanie hat, wrist-warmers, mittens and lots more. Jewellery and Decoration has pretty flower corsages, bracelets and brooches. Then they can have a go at Bedroom Essentials, and try making a cushion or curtain tie-back for their bedroom. Lastly, Perfect Gifts has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things they'll love to make, give as presents and keep. The basic techniques section covers every crochet technique they (and any adult supervisors) will need to know, as well as useful information about yarns, hooks and stitches.

Children's Learn to Sew Book: 35 Easy and Fun Things to Sew and Embroider
CICO Books
£12.99 £12.34Learn how to sew by making fabulous toys, gifts, cards, bags and much more. These 35 brilliant sewing projects have been specially designed for children aged 7 and upwards. In the Terrific Toys chapter, you'll find juggling animals, sock monsters and rag dolls, while in Fashion Fun, there are gorgeous bags, hair accessories and more. Next, discover some Delightful Decorations - from hanging felt stars to pretty lavender bags. Finally, Gifts and Cards is packed with ideas, such as the finger puppet cards, felt egg cosies or the sausage dog draft excluder. The sewing techniques explain every stitch needed and all the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow. Plus, each project has a grade so that children can start with easy sewing and move on to using more advanced stitches as they improve and gain confidence.

My First Knitting Book: 35 Easy and Fun Knitting Projects for Children Aged 7 Years+
Susan Akass
£12.99 £12.34Learn how to knit different stitches and patterns and you'll soon be making all sorts of fun items. Divided into four chapters, the book includes a level of 1, 2, or 3 for every project, and comes with easyto-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way. In Accessories you'll find cute little bow hair clips and decorative buttons, a panda hat, fingerless gloves, a keyring charm, and lots more. Warm & Cozy has pretty mouse mittens, an earflap hat, and a cowl. Then you can have a go at Bedroom Essentials, and try making a heart cushion or a caterpillar doorstop for your room. Lastly, Playtime has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things you'll love to make, such as an alien, a rag doll, and a doctor's stethoscope. Finally, the basic techniques section covers every knitting technique you'll need to know, as well as yarns, needles, and stitches.

Learn to Sew and Embroider: 35 Projects Using Simple Stitches, Cute Embroidery, and Pretty Applique
Emma Hardy
£12.99 £12.34Sewing is fun - learn how to do it yourself with this step-by-step guide. Pick up this book and you'll soon be a sewing whiz, using a wide variety of hand stitches and learning how to sew on a zip, attach buttons, embroider, and applique. In Jewellery and Accessories, you can make adorable watermelon slice brooches or a fun raccoon scarf, while Toys and Dolls features a fake fur teddy bear that would make a great gift - he's so sweet, though, that you might want to keep him for yourself! Next is Stationery and Storage, which makes being organised fun - you'll be the star of your class with the monster pencil case and the customised tote bag to carry your books in. Finally, in Gift Ideas, you can learn some beautiful embroidery stitches with the monogrammed pillowcase, or surprise a friend for their birthday with some personalised bunting. All of the projects have simple step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a clearly marked skill level so that you can start with the easier projects and move on to more challenging crafts as you become a more confident stitcher.