Stitched Paper Art for Kids
22 Cheeky Pickle Sewing Projects
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- USD 11.99
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- USD 11.99
Descripción editorial
Turn your resident amateur sewist into a master of paper craft with Stitched Paper Art. Sewing machine novices or not, kids will build their skills while creating bright, fun art. Varied projects include headbands and necklaces, bookmarks and buntings, and picture frames and purses. Mixing and matching designs and colors is part of the fun. The simplicity of the process practically guarantees that kids can finish a project in just one afternoon. And since paper is much more forgiving to work with than fabric, it gives them the confidence necessary to complete project after project after project!
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The author, an Australian textile designer, has created a slim volume that highlights the possibilities of combining cardstock and other heavier papers with freeform sewing. Benyon's aesthetic is friendly and familiar: lots of bright colors, owls, hearts, and other cheerful designs. The patterns include a Bag Tag for a child's backpack, and a Hexagon Purse which uses kraft*tex, a leather-like paper manufactured by this book's publisher. Benyon also incorporates vinyl and clever recycling ideas, including using newspaper to sew an envelope for a present. But there's something off about this volume. The title and writing aim it squarely at "kids" (ages 8 and up), but the projects often involve small pieces, not to mention a need for precise sewing that most children will find too challenging. And why would a child want to create projects like drink charms, usually used for wine glass identification? For readers who are interested in giving this craft technique a go, ignore the "for kids" part of the title. Readers who want to give a child a crafting book should look elsewhere. Full color photos.
