Creature Camp
Make Your Own • 18 Softies to Draw, Sew & Stuff
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- 11٫99 US$
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- 11٫99 US$
وصف الناشر
"A book of sewing basics focusing on creating fun stuffed creatures, and it's suitable for new or experienced sewists ages 9 and up." —Wild Olive Blog
This collection of 18 skill-building projects teaches children with no previous experience how to sew their very own cuddly pals. From sewing on buttons to putting in zippers, this guide walks kids step-by-step through various skill levels. They will learn to embroider, turn corners, and make curves with these fun designs. Multiple examples of each project encourage them to explore ideas. Featuring shapes, critters, and monsters that appeal to kids' imagination, the projects build on skills and develop creativity.
· 18 easy projects that teach you how to make your very own stuffed animals—from cute to creepy
· Features different shapes, critters, and monsters that get your creativity going
· Lots of fun projects to make with friends or to give as gifts
"Delightfully amateur-looking finished softies in the photographs; it's clear that real kids made these, which should provide ample inspiration without intimidation for young crafters." —Publishers Weekly
"My 11-year-old son has always enjoyed sewing. I tend to have a hard time finding him easy sewing projects that aren't geared for girls. Creature Camp was the perfect solution for him to be creative, and feel like he was making something cool!" —Jubilee Reviews
"Every single toy in this book was sewn by a child . . . This lends the book a wonderful realism. The children's natural creativity comes though, too . . . packed full of excellent, inspiring content. It's written so that kids can work through it entirely on their own." —While She Naps
This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
While not specifically titled as such, Gratz's book is a bit of a "learn to sew" book for children, presenting sewing skills in a logical way for young beginners. From pinning fabric to threading a needle, she and coauthor Jo, her young daughter, lead readers on to stuffed creatures that employ various sewing techniques: Mr. Roboto uses freezer paper and fabric markers, while Harry the Round-Bellied Bear will teach children how to sew a curved seam on a stuffed animal. Wendi's personality comes through "Get a real sewing machine, not a toy," she insists in a way that makes a nice change from the anonymity of other craft book authors. The book's design is busy, with lots of tips and graphic details stuffed onto each page. Less bothersome are the delightfully amateur-looking finished softies in the photographs; it's clear that real kids made these, which should provide ample inspiration without intimidation for young crafters. Full-color photos.
