Let’s Sew US_001-005_Prelims.indd 1 04/07/2016 17:38 Senior designer Hannah Moore Project editor Anne Hildyard Photographer Lynda Kelly Senior producer Ché Creasey Producer, Pre-Production Tony Phipps Jacket designer Amy Keast Creative technical support Sonia Charbonnier Managing editor Penny Smith Managing art editor Marianne Markham Art director Jane Bull Publisher Mary Ling First American Edition, 2016 Published in the United States by DK Publishing 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Copyright © 2016 Dorling Kindersley Limited DK, a Penguin Random House Company LLC 16 17 18 19 20 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 001–285432–March/2016 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means [electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise], without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited. A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. ISBN: 978–1–4654–4508–7 DK books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. For details, contact: DK Publishing Special Markets, 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 [email protected] Printed in China. All images © Dorling Kindersley Limited For further information see: www.dkimages.com A WORLD OF IDEAS SEE ALL THERE IS TO KNOW www.dk.com 2 US_001-005_Prelims.indd 2 04/07/2016 17:38 Contents 4–5 Introduction 6–7 Sewing kit Get started Let’s 8–9 Threading a needle learn to 10–11 Running stitch se w! 12–13 Backstitch 14–15 Buttons galore! Projects 16–17 Sewing cards 18–21 Eddie the elephant 22–23 Put the flags out! 24–27 Bottle carriers 28–31 Rainbow birdies 32–35 Wonderful whales 36–39 Bags of fun! 40–43 Under the sea 44–47 Barney Bear bag 48–49 Butterfly clips 50–53 They're off! 54–57 Fancy bookmarks 58–63 Templates 64 Index & Acknowledgments 3 US_001-005_Prelims.indd 3 04/07/2016 17:38 Introduction To start sewing, the first thing you need is a needle and thread. Then you can learn how to put the thread through the needle, and how to make a knot at the end of the thread. Next come two basic stitches, running stitch and backstitch. After that, you will be able to use these stitches to make some of the beautiful projects in the book. With just a little practice, the results will be perfect! Getting started At the beginning of each project is a list of everything you will need to make it. Then, with the help of an adult, gather an essential sewing kit (see pages 6–7), and start sewing! 4 US_001-005_Prelims.indd 4 04/07/2016 17:38 h s c issors it a w n Be care f ul d n e e dl e s! Sewing safety All the projects in this book are to be made under adult supervision. Always be extra careful when sharp implements such as scissors, sewing needles, or pins are used to make a project. Always ask an adult to help you. proMjaekce tcsool mYoealsdd,e ws ooeuc’ rkt e so ! f sepvsacerrena bpousl dtot osf onfacs bk, frsari!oncmd, 5 US_001-005_Prelims.indd 5 04/07/2016 17:38 Sewing kit These are the things you will need to make the projects in the book. Bright fabric Furry fabric This brings your animals This is perfect to life. Pinking the edges for ears. stops them from fraying. Right side of the fabric. Fleece fabric Wrong side This doesn't fray, and it of the fabric. is very easy to cut. Felt Scraps of bright felt are great as decorations. Ribbons and cords All of these are useful for bag straps, 6 horses’ reins, or for decoration. US_006-007_Sewing_Kit.indd 6 04/07/2016 17:38 Soft-toy stuffing This brings your creations to life, and makes them soft and fluffy. Needle threader Colorful cotton threads Different sized needles It’s good to have needles with both large and small eyes, so that you can use thick or thin thread. Pins and pin cushion Colorful embroidery threads Tape measure Googly eyes Buttons Keep a collection of different sizes to decorate your projects and to use as eyes. Sewing scissors Pinking shears 7 US_006-007_Sewing_Kit.indd 7 04/07/2016 17:38 Threading a needle Before you can start sewing, you need to thread your needle. Next, you make a knot in the end of the thread. This is the very first step to sewing! To p t i p Find the eye Toe oatihfst ir,lt eyhta,he de s tnnyhi porteh uatrrhed ena, edwee ndietdtl.e in the needle. Ptharsesa tdh eth rough. Line up needle and thread Push thread through needle 1 2 Smooth the end of the thread. Hold Slip the end of the thread through the needle in one hand and the end the eye of the needle. If the eye is big of the thread in the other. enough it should pass through easily. Choose a needle that works with your thread. Knot the longer end of the thread. 8 US_008-009_Threading_Needle.indd 8 04/07/2016 17:38